Enumeration 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Input and Output
A
Input
Forecasting
Product and service design
Technological change
Output
Facilities and equipment
Layout
Work design
2
Q
Process Analysis
A
Product Variety
Output volume
Technology
Employees
Production Life Span
2
Q
Financial Justification of Technology
A
Purchase Costs
Operating Costs
Annual Savings
Revenue Enhancement
Replacement Analysis
Risk and Uncertainty
3
Q
Objective of facility layout
A
- Minimize movement and material handling cost
- Utilize space efficiently
- Facilitate communication and interaction between workers, between workers and supervisors and between workers and customers
- Reduce manufacturing cycle time and customer service time
- Eliminate wasted or redundant movements
- Facilitate the entry, exit and placement of material products and people
- Incorporate safety and security measure
- Provide a visual control of activities
- Provide flexibility to adapt changing conditions
4
Q
Importance of facility layout
A
- Customer satisfaction
- Utilization of space, equipment and people
- Efficient flow of information, material and people
- Employee morale and safety
