Chapter 11 HW

Question 1

Name six categories of materials stored

Answer 1

raw materials 
purchased goods
Work in Process
Finished Products
Rework products
Refuse
Tools
Replacement Part
Office Supplies
Plant Records

Question 2

6 measures for rating Storage system preformence

Answer 2

Storage Capacity
Storage Density
Accessibility
Utilization
Throughput
Reliability

Question 3

2 basic storage location strategies

Answer 3

Randomized Storage

Dedicated Storage

Question 4

Name the four traditional(non-automated) methods for storing materials

Answer 4

Bulk Storage
racks
shelves and bins
drawers

Question 5

What are some reasons and objectives why companies automate storage.Name 6 of the 10

Answer 5

1. Increase Storage Capacity
2. Increase storage density
3. Recover floor space that is used for work in process
4. Improve security and reduce stealing
5. Improve safety
6. Reduce Labor Cost
7. Better control over inventories
8. Stock Rotation
9. Better customer service
10. Increase throughput

Question 6

2 basic categories of automated storage systems

Answer 6

Fixed Aisle

Carousel

Question 7

What is a vertical Lift Module

Answer 7

Same ideas as horizontal aisles but the aisle are now vertical. 2 column trays are accessed by an S/R machine and delivers trays one by one to the station.

Saves floor space