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What is the purpose of group technology?
What is the purpose of group technology?
- To separate products based on their physical characteristics
- To create a linear layout in a facility
- To prioritize production based on demand
- To group products based on similar processing requirements (correct)
What is the result of grouping products in group technology?
What is the result of grouping products in group technology?
- A more complex flow of products through the facility
- A more orderly flow of products through the facility (correct)
- An increase in labor costs
- A reduction in production capacity
What is created for each grouping of products in group technology?
What is created for each grouping of products in group technology?
- A separate facility
- A warehouse
- A production line
- A cell (correct)
What is the primary goal of group technology?
What is the primary goal of group technology?
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What is another term for group technology?
What is another term for group technology?
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Hybrid Layouts
- An example of hybrid layouts is Group Technology (GT) or Cell Layouts
- Group Technology is the process of grouping products based on similar processing requirements
- In GT, products are grouped into cells, which allows for a more orderly flow of products through the facility
Key Benefit
- GT results in a more orderly flow of products through the facility
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