Hoofdstuk 7

Question 1

Fixed positions

Voor-&nadelen

Answer 1

transformed resources do not move between transforming resources
Voordelen:
Hoge product & mix flexibiliteit
Products/customer niet verplaatst
Hoge variatie van taken voor staff

Nadelen:
Hoge unit cost
Plannen ruimtes/activiteiten kan lastig zijn

Question 2

Functional layout

Answer 2

similar resources or processes are located together
Voordelen: 
High product en mix flexibiliteit.
relatief robust in case of disruptions
relatief easy to supervise
Nadelen
Low utilization
Can have very high wip
Complex flow

Question 3

Cell

Answer 3

transformed resources move to group of transforming needs
Voordelen: 
Can give good compromise
Fast throughput
Group work can result in good motivation
Nadelen:
Can be costly to rearrange
Can need more plant/equipment

Question 4

product/layout

Voor-&nadelen

Answer 4

Voordelen:
- Low unit costs for high volume
- Opportunities for specialization of equipment
Nadelen:
- Can have low mix flexibility
- Not very robust in the case of disruptions
- Work can be very repetitive

Question 5

Advantages of long-thin processes:

Answer 5

• Controlled flow
• Simple materials handling
• Lower capital requirement
• Greater efficiency
• Higher space utilization

Question 6

Advantages of short-fat processes:

Answer 6

• Higher mix flexibility
• Higher volume flexibility
• Greater robustness
• Less monotonous
• Higher ownership