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Which chapter of the book 'Reid & Sanders' should be read for more information on Facilities Design?

  • Chapter 14
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 10 (correct)

    • What is the aim of Facilities Design?

  • To identify products and processes
  • To calculate capacities
  • To define the physical arrangement of equipment on the shop floor (correct)
  • To select equipment

    • Which category of design defines the management, organization, and systems of a production system?

  • New Factory Layout Design
  • Production System Design (correct)
  • Materials Handling System Design
  • Facilities Design

    • What percentage of factory costs may be caused by non-value adding activities?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about poor layouts?

    <p>Material handling adds value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of material handling system is dedicated to one production line and is inflexible?

    <p>Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem with using AGVs for material handling?

    <p>Upgrading difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material handling system is most suitable for making maximum use of 3D space?

    <p>Cranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of using robots for material handling?

    <p>Limited range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential indicator of poor material handling in a flowline system?

    <p>Lost parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a problem commonly found in older factories?

    <p>High column spacing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of space can aisle design take up in a factory?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the services that machines need?

    <p>Operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of systematic layout planning (SLP)?

    <p>To rank material and service based relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique can be used to identify the type of layout based on product quantity?

    <p>P-Q Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the general procedure for group formation?

    <p>Rank Order Clustering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of designing cellular layouts?

    <p>To illustrate the mechanisms of forming cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of coding in group formation?

    <p>To assign numerical or alphabetic values to characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the Production Flow Analysis (PFA) technique involves analyzing the flow between machines to provide sequence?

    <p>Line analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of forming families of products/parts?

    <p>To group parts by processing requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common material used for pallets in the food industry?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the physical properties of pallets that can vary?

    <p>Size and weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the high variety of pallets lead to stock control issues?

    <p>They require additional money and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of the pallet flow process is the pallet loaded into a container?

    <p>Dynamic design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is covered in the Manufacturing Operations Management class?

    <p>Material flow between machines/operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key mechanism for sorting the routing data in Production Flow Analysis (PFA)?

    <p>Rank Order Clustering (ROC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Rank Order Clustering (ROC) in Production Flow Analysis (PFA)?

    <p>To sort the routing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practical issues should be considered when using Rank Order Clustering (ROC) in Production Flow Analysis (PFA)?

    <p>Exceptions and 'real world' scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is transportation considered an issue in manufacturing?

    <p>It results in loss of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of handling device is most suitable for short distance moves in manufacturing?

    <p>Simple handling equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Facilities Design

    • For more information on Facilities Design, read Chapter [insert chapter number] of the book 'Reid & Sanders'.
    • The aim of Facilities Design is to create a safe, efficient, and cost-effective production system.

    Design Categories

    • The category of design that defines the management, organization, and systems of a production system is System Design.

    Factory Costs

    • Non-value adding activities can cause up to 30% of factory costs.

    Poor Layouts

    • It is not true that poor layouts always lead to increased inventory levels.

    Material Handling Systems

    • Dedicated material handling systems are inflexible and dedicated to one production line.
    • A potential problem with using AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) for material handling is navigation difficulties.
    • The material handling system most suitable for making maximum use of 3D space is a high-bay storage system.
    • A drawback of using robots for material handling is high maintenance costs.

    Material Handling Problems

    • A potential indicator of poor material handling in a flowline system is a high number of material handling movements.

    Factory Space

    • Aisle design can take up to 20% of space in a factory.

    Machine Services

    • The services that machines need do not include catering.

    Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)

    • The aim of SLP is to find the best arrangement of machines and departments to minimize transportation costs.

    Layout Identification

    • The ABC analysis technique can be used to identify the type of layout based on product quantity.

    Group Formation

    • The aim of designing cellular layouts is to group machines and processes to produce families of products or parts.
    • The purpose of coding in group formation is to identify and classify parts or products.
    • A step not included in the general procedure for group formation is calculating the cost of the layout.

    Production Flow Analysis (PFA)

    • The stage of PFA that involves analyzing the flow between machines to provide sequence is the "From-To" chart analysis stage.
    • The main objective of forming families of products/parts is to reduce production costs and improve efficiency.

    Pallets

    • Wood is a common material used for pallets in the food industry.
    • The physical properties of pallets that can vary include size, material, and weight.
    • The high variety of pallets leads to stock control issues due to difficulty in tracking and managing inventory.

    Pallet Flow Process

    • The pallet is loaded into a container during the "Packing" stage of the pallet flow process.

    Manufacturing Operations Management

    • The Manufacturing Operations Management class covers topics such as production planning, inventory control, and supply chain management.

    Production Flow Analysis (PFA)

    • The key mechanism for sorting the routing data in PFA is the "From-To" chart.
    • The purpose of Rank Order Clustering (ROC) in PFA is to identify the most common routes and sequences.
    • Practical issues to consider when using ROC in PFA include the complexity of the production process and the availability of data.

    Transportation in Manufacturing

    • Transportation is considered an issue in manufacturing because it can lead to increased costs, reduced productivity, and decreased customer satisfaction.

    Handling Devices

    • The type of handling device most suitable for short distance moves in manufacturing is a conveyor belt.

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