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What does facility location refer to?
What does facility location refer to?
- Selection of geographical location and factory/plant for production organizations (correct)
- Selection of transportation routes for the factory/plant
- Selection of raw materials for the factory/plant
- Selection of marketing strategies for the factory/plant
What does 'plant location' refer to?
What does 'plant location' refer to?
- Geographical area where a factory or manufacturing unit can be set up (correct)
- Designing the product layout within the factory/plant
- Location of nearby restaurants for the factory/plant workers
- Selection of office spaces for the factory/plant
What is 'plant layout planning'?
What is 'plant layout planning'?
- Planning the annual financial budget for the factory/plant
- A blueprint or 2D drawing of the factory/plant design (correct)
- Selecting suppliers for raw materials used in the factory/plant
- Scheduling the production shifts in the factory/plant
Which of the following is NOT a part of facility location decision-making?
Which of the following is NOT a part of facility location decision-making?
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Facility Location
- Facility location refers to the process of determining the best geographical site for a company's operations, considering factors like proximity to resources, customers, and transportation infrastructure.
- Decisions regarding facility location impact costs, efficiency, and overall growth potential of the business.
Plant Location
- Plant location specifically focuses on selecting the site for a manufacturing facility, emphasizing access to raw materials, labor availability, and distribution networks.
- It takes into account regional regulations, tariffs, and market proximity to optimize production and distribution efficiency.
Plant Layout Planning
- Plant layout planning involves designing the physical arrangement of production facilities to maximize workflow efficiency and safety.
- Key considerations include the arrangement of equipment, workstations, storage areas, and employee accessibility to minimize delays and improve productivity.
Facility Location Decision-Making
- Elements of facility location decision-making include site analysis, cost assessments, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.
- Marketing strategies and long-term business goals are also crucial, while factors like individual employee preferences are typically NOT considered in this decision-making process.
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