Operations Planning: Layout Planning

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What utility do private ATM machines provide that many people are willing to pay an extra service fee for?

Ownership

Form

Place (correct)

Marketing

Which process combines raw materials like glass and wood to produce finished products like tables?

Hybrid

Synthetic (correct)

Natural

Analytic

What type of charts break down large projects into steps and specify the time required for each one?

MRP

PERT

JIT

GANTT (correct)

Capacity planning is closely related to which of the following in production management?

Master Production Schedule Signup and view all the answers

Which layout planning approach focuses on arranging materials and machinery based on the production sequence?

Product layout Signup and view all the answers

What does JIT stand for in the context of project management?

Just-In-Time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of capacity planning in operations management?

To balance demand for goods with the ability to produce enough Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system involves customers needing to be physically present during the service production?

High-contact system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of layout planning in operations management?

Optimizing the physical arrangement of facilities Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves combining resources in the production process?

Paint production Signup and view all the answers

In operations management, what is the main purpose of a master production schedule (MPS)?

To forecast and plan capacity needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of product layout in operations management?

Arranging equipment based on workflow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of process layout in operations planning?

Organizing equipment and people by function or flow paths Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is a product layout most commonly used?

When the product or customer remains fixed in one place Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scheduling is based on desired completion dates for low-contact services?

Operations Scheduling Signup and view all the answers

What does a Gantt Chart primarily help in checking during project execution?

Progress of each project step Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of operations control involves monitoring performance by comparing results to original plans and schedules?

Operations Control Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of materials management in operations control?

Planning, organizing, and controlling material flow Signup and view all the answers