Management

A firm of four departments has the following trip matrix and current block plan of all departments: ...

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What types of performance criteria can be important in layout decisions? Be as complete as possible.

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What are the behavioral issues associated with line-flow layouts?

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What is the difference between relative location and absolute location? Which is more closely linked ...

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Describe the appearance and use of a closeness matrix.

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What is the theory behind group technology?

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Based on your reading of Managerial Practice 7.1, are The Limited and Wal-Mart focused on efficiency ...

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Identify and briefly describe the four basic types of layout.

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The movement of product from one station to the next as soon as the cycle time has elapsed is called ________.

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A(n) ________ line is a product line that produces several items belonging to the same family.

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________ is the amount by which efficiency falls short of 100 percent.

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________ is the maximum time allowed for work on a unit at each station.

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________ are the smallest units of work that can be performed independently.

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________ is the assignment of work to stations in a line to achieve the desired output rate with the ...

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In a(n) ________ system, the stockpicker gathers the quantity of an item required to satisfy a group ...

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In a warehouse, the ________ is in use when the stock picker selects a variety of items to be ...

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In a warehouse, a(n) ________ pattern is one in which items are picked one at a time.

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The ________ method is a mathematical model used to evaluate flexible-flow layouts based on proximity factors.

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The most elementary way to develop a block plan that satisfies performance criteria and area ...

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A(n) ________ gives the relative importance of each pair of centers being located close together.

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A(n) ________ cell is a one-person cell in which a worker operates several different machines ...

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A(n) ________ layout arranges the product in a fixed place.

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A(n) ________ layout combines elements of both a line-flow and flexible-flow focus.

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A(n) ________ layout arranges workstations or departments in a linear path.

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A(n) ________ layout groups workstations or departments according to function.

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