Chapter 12

Question 1

Facility Layouts

Answer 1

Process: Arrange equipment according to its function
Product: Series of workstations with already-made parts
Cellular: Each cell is designed for a specific purpose, part or completion
Fixed Position: Large products stay in place and workers move to them

Question 2

New Technologies

Answer 2

CAD, CAM (Manuf), CIM (Integ. Manuf.), Flexible Manuf. (reacts to changes), and 3D Printing

Question 3

Gantt VS PERT

Answer 3

Gantt: A horizontal bar chart developed as a production control tool, very time based

PERT: For complex schedules with interdependent steps

Question 4

Importance of logistics and supply chain management

Answer 4

efficient and economical way to manage product development, sourcing materials, and transportation logistics

Question 5

Quality Assurance Techniques

Answer 5

Statistical Process Control: Stats and math used to ensure that productions is operating at its full potential

Benchmarking: Comparing business processes to industry bests and other companies

Lean Manufacturing: Eliminating waste focusing on long-term improvement

Six Sigma: Eliminating defects and reducing variability