OPROM REVIEWER Chapter 6.0 Plant Layout

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What is the main advantage of choosing a different locality for a building project?

It can ensure better political, cultural and economic conditions

It can overcome the disadvantages of terrain and climate at a lower cost

It can provide more room for expansion

It can avoid the initial costs of overcoming the disadvantages of terrain and climate (correct)

What is the most important consideration when determining the site cost for a building project?

Minimizing the site cost as much as possible

Considering the political, cultural and economic situation of the potential location

Balancing the site cost with the need to overcome disadvantages of terrain and climate

Ensuring the site cost does not jeopardize long-term plans (correct)

Why is it unwise to build to the limit of any site?

It provides no room for future expansion (correct)

It can create safety concerns for the surrounding neighborhood

It can increase the initial construction costs

It may be difficult to obtain permits for future expansions

What is the purpose of conducting a study of the appropriate by-laws and special regulations?

To ensure the proposed location does not infringe any local regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is not mentioned in the text as important to consider when choosing a location?

Availability of skilled labor Signup and view all the answers

Which type of production units are often considered dangerous to the surrounding neighborhood?

Nuclear power stations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of plant layout design?

Optimizing the flow of materials through work areas Signup and view all the answers

According to Frederick Taylor, what should be the priority in the future?

System Signup and view all the answers

Which type of layout involves placing all equipment and personnel for a single good or service in one department?

Product Layout Signup and view all the answers

What are some common 'symptoms' that indicate a bad layout according to the text?

Presence of bottlenecks Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a fixed-position layout from other types of layouts?

Parts, tools, and people move to the job site Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for plant managers to carefully decide on the layout plan?

To minimize handling, transportation, and inventory costs Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to conduct time studies on qualified employees working under normal conditions?

To optimize processes and improve efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in conducting time studies according to the text?

Breaking down the job method into logical elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding allowances to normal times in work measurement?

To account for personal needs and unavoidable delays Signup and view all the answers

How does work measurement contribute to capacity planning in production systems?

By ensuring efficient utilization of resources Signup and view all the answers

In what way is work measurement related to quality control in production processes?

By consistently meeting quality standards Signup and view all the answers

How does work measurement impact inventory management?

By determining optimal levels of raw materials and finished goods Signup and view all the answers

What is a product strategy?

The plan created by a company to define the vision for a product. Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of a product's life cycle does the product typically experience growing demand?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

When does a company justify why their product should exist according to the text?

Introduction stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the most profitable stage in a product's life cycle?

Maturity Signup and view all the answers

What is analytical estimation primarily based on?

Industrial engineering expertise Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the decline stage of a product's life cycle?

Increased competition and loss of market share Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the time study described in the text?

To establish the average cycle time for a normal worker performing at a normal level of effort Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text state that it would be of no use setting standards so high that only the 'fast' workers could attain them?

Because it would make it impossible to achieve the standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'rating the performance of the operator' step in the time study procedure?

To determine the worker's level of effort Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding allowances to the normal times in the time study procedure?

To account for personal needs, unavoidable delays, and fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting a competent and cooperative worker for the time study?

To ensure the worker can perform the job at a normal level Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text state that standards should not be based on 'slow' workers?

Because it would not accurately reflect the true capabilities of the workforce Signup and view all the answers