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ChE 142 LE 2 Coverage > Lesson 1: Positioning > Flashcards

Lesson 1: Positioning Flashcards

1
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What are the signs of successful layout in plant layout? (9)

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  1. Directed flow of patterns
  2. Predictable processing time
  3. Little WIP (Work In Progress) in the facility
  4. Open floors: allow communication and easy tracking of work and employees
  5. Bottleneck operations under control
  6. Work stations close together
  7. Orderly handling and storage of raw materials and finished products
  8. No extra handling or unnecessary handling of materials
  9. Can easily adapt to changing conditions
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Examples of directed flow patterns (2)

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  1. Straight line or other smooth patterns of movement
  2. Backtracking kept to a minimum
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Examples of changing conditions in plant layout (3)

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  1. Considers demand growth or decline
  2. Considers product change over
  3. Considers technological change
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Three main considerations in plant layout (3)

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  1. Positioning
  2. Spacing
  3. Balancing
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Its main objective consists of organizing equipment and working areas in the most efficient way and at the same time satisfactory and safe for the personnel doing the work.

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Plant Layout

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Main objectives of plant layout (4)

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  1. Sense of unity
  2. Minimum movement of people, material and resources
  3. Safety
  4. Flexibility
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It is dictated by the number and size of facilities, buildings, etc. and required spacing.

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Plant Layout

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It is usually based on the number of personnel or vehicles.

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Plant Layout

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Factors affecting plant layout (8)

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  1. Materials
  2. Machinery
  3. Labor
  4. Material Handling
  5. Waiting Time
  6. Auxiliary Services
  7. The building
  8. Future changes
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True or False: The layout of the productive equipment will depend on the characteristics of the product to be managed at the facility, as well as the different parts and materials to work on.

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True

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In consideration of the materials, what are the main factors to be considered, since these influence the manufacturing methods and storage and material handling processes? (5)

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  1. Size
  2. Shape
  3. Volume
  4. Weight
  5. Physical-chemical characteristics
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True or False: The sequence and order of the operations will not affect plant layout as well, taking into account the variety and quantity to produce.

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False (it will affect)

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True or False: Having information about the processes, machinery, tools, and necessary equipment, as well as their use and requirements is essential to design a correct layout.

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True

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True or False: The methods and time studies to improve the processes are not closely linked to the plant layout.

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False (it is closely linked)

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Things to consider in plant layout in terms to machinery (10)

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  1. Type
  2. Total available for each type
  3. Type and quantity of tools and equipment
  4. Space required
  5. Shape
  6. Height
  7. Weight
  8. Quantity and type of workers required
  9. Risks for the personnel
  10. Requirements of auxiliary services
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Organizational aspect of labor in plant layout (3)

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  1. Direct labor
  2. Supervision
  3. Auxiliary services
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Environment considerations in plant layout in terms of labor (5)

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  1. Employee’s safety
  2. Light conditions
  3. Ventilation
  4. Temperature
  5. Noise
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Process considerations in plant layout in terms of labor (4)

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  1. Personnel qualifications
  2. Flexibility
  3. Number of workers required at a given time
  4. Type of work to be performed by the workers
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True or False: Material handling does not add value to the product; it’s just a “waste”.

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True

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True or False: In plant layout, the objective is to maximize material handling as well as combining with other operations when possible, eliminating unnecessary and costly movements.

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False (it should be minimized)

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Other term for waiting time

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Stock

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True or False: In plant layout, the objective is a continuous material flow through facility, avoiding the cost of waiting time and demurrages that happen when the flow stops.

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True

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True or False: The material waiting to flow through the facility always represents a cost to avoid.

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False (it is not always)

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True or False: It is necessary to consider space for the required stock at the facility when designing the layout.

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True

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Example of waiting time or stock

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Resting time to cool down or heating up

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It support the main production activities at the plant.

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Auxiliary Services

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Categories of auxiliary services (3)

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  1. Related to labor
  2. Related to material
  3. Related to machinery
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Auxiliary services related to labor (4)

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  1. Accessibility paths
  2. Fire protection installations
  3. Supervisions
  4. Safety
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Auxiliary services related to material (1)

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  1. Quality control
30
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Auxiliary services related to machinery (3)

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  1. Maintenance
  2. Electrical lines
  3. Water lines
31
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How much percent of the space at a facility does the auxiliary services represent?

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30%

32
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True or False: The space dedicated to auxiliary services is usually considered as waste.

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True

33
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True or False: It’s important to have efficient services to ensure that their indirect costs have been maximized.

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False (to ensure it is maximized)

34
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True or false: If the building has already been selected, its characteristics will be a constraint at the moment of designing the layout, which is different if the building has to be built.

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True

35
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True or False: It is important to forecast the future changes to avoid having an inefficient plant layout short term.

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True

36
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True or False: Flexibility can be reached keeping the original layout as free as possible regarding fixed characteristics, allowing the adjustment to emergencies and variations of the normal process activities.

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True

37
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True or False: Possible future extensions of the facility must be taken into account, as well as the feasibility of production during re-layout.

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True

38
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Classification of plant layouts (4)

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  1. Process layout
  2. Product layout
  3. Combination layout
  4. Fixed position layout
39
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It is a series of workers and machines in a factory by which a succession of identical items is progressively assembled.

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Assembly line

40
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The machines and equipment are arranged to suit the sequence of operations.

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Product layout

41
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It is used in high volume of standardized products.

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Product layout

42
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True or False: Product layout is not seen in assembly lines.

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False (it is seen)

43
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True or False: In a product layout, work flows from station to station.

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True

44
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They set time targets for each stage of production.

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Operations managers

45
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The most common assembly-line that passes a series of workstations in a uniform time interval.

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Moving conveyor

46
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It is the uniform time interval in a series of workstations.

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Workstation cycle time

47
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It is lined up in the order of their input into the production process.

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Technology and labor

48
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True or False: The unfinished product moves around the plant floor.

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True

49
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The most controversial aspect of product layout.

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Behavioral response

50
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It is the result of paced production and high specialization in product layout.

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Lower job satisfaction

51
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Advantages of product layout (9)

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  1. The flow of product will be smooth and logical in flow lines
  2. In-process inventory is less
  3. Throughput time is less
  4. Minimum material handling cost
  5. Simplified production, planning and control systems are possible
  6. Less space is occupied by work transit and for temporary storage
  7. Reduced material handling cost
  8. Manufacturing cycle is short due to uninterrupted flow of materials
  9. Unskilled workers can learn and manage the production
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Limitations of product layout (5)

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  1. A breakdown of one machine in a product line may cause stoppages of machines in the downstream of the line.
  2. A change in product design may require major alterations in the layout.
  3. The line output is decided by the bottleneck machine.
  4. Comparatively high investment in equipment is required.
  5. Lack of flexibility. A change in product may require the facility modification.
53
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It is recommended for batch production.

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Process Layout

54
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True or False: In process layout, all machines performing similar type of operations are grouped at one location.

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True

55
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True or False: The arrangement of facilities are not grouped together according to their functions.

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False (it should be grouped)

56
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True or False: The flow paths of material through the facilities from one functional area to another vary from product to product.

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True

57
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The analysis involved in the design of production lines and assembly lines (3)

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  1. Timing
  2. Coordination
  3. Balance (among individual stages in the process)
58
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Design approach in process layout (5)

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  1. List and describe each functional work center.
  2. Obtain a drawing and description of the facility being designed.
  3. Identify and estimate the amount of material and personnel flow among work centers.
  4. Use structured analytical methods to obtain a good general layout
  5. Evaluate and modify the layout, incorporating details such as machine orientation, storage area location, and equipment access.
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Advantages in process layout (7)

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  1. Machines are better utilized and fewer machines are required.
  2. Flexibility of equipment and personnel.
  3. Lower investment - lower cost of general purpose machines.
  4. Higher utilization of production facilities.
  5. A high degree of flexibility with regards to work distribution to machineries and workers.
  6. Job challenging
  7. Supervisors will become highly knowledgeable
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Limitations of process layout (3)

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  1. Backtracking and long movements may occur in the handling of materials thus, reducing the materials handling efficiency.
  2. Material handling cannot be mechanized which adds to cost.
  3. Process time is prolonged which reduce the inventory turnover and increases the in-process inventory.
60
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Examples of process layout (2)

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  1. Hospitals (maternity, intensive care, pediatrics)
  2. Banks (mortgage, business, insurance)
61
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Methods of process layout design (2)

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  1. Relationship chart or Muther’s Grid
  2. Two Tools or From-To Chart
62
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Muther’s Grid utilized what kind of planning?

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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)

63
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Method applied in From-To Chart

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Hollier Method

64
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It combines the advantages of both process and product layouts.

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Combination Layout

65
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True or False: In combination layout, it is possible where an item is being made in different types and sizes.

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True

66
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Machinery is arranged in a process layout but the process groupings is then arranged in a sequence to manufacture various types and sizes of products.

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Combination Layout

67
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True or False: In combination layout, the sequence of operations remains the same with the variety of products and sizes.

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True

68
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Advantages of combination layout (4)

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  1. Helps in job enlargement and upgrades the skills of the operators.
  2. The workers identify themselves with a product in which they take interest and pride in doing the job.
  3. Greater flexibility
  4. Layout capital investment is lower
69
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What’s in fixed position layout? (3)

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  1. Large scale bulky tasks
  2. labor and machinery come to the product
  3. The product remains in one location

ChE 142 LE 2 Coverage (3 decks)

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