Production Planning

This object holds a piece while it is being machined or assembled.

• Anchor

• Jig

• Fixture

• Bolt

This device is used to hold a product part in place and guide a cutting tool.

• Bolt

• Jig

• Fixture

• Saw

This type of manufacturing layout is used for large products that can not be moved easily. All the parts are brought to one defined location.

• Large production line

• Job lot manufacturing

• Fixed position manufacturing

• Flexible manufacturing

This type of plant layout moves parts in a continuous flow from one workstation to another.

• Fixed position manufacturing

• Large production line

• Flexible manufacturing

• Job lot manufacturing

This type of plant layout involves similar secondary manufacturing operations grouped together in the facility. It is used for customizable products for customers. Each order is different.

• Job lot manufacturing

• Large production line

• Flexible manufacturing

• Fixed position manufacturing

The number of products that need to be produced each month in a facility.

• Capital

• Resources

• Quota

• Profits

Which of the following is a factor in the production planning process for a new facility?

• Time of day products are produced

• Access to an airport

• Amount of electricity used to create a product

• Type of product

Which of the following is a factor in the production planning process for a new facility?

• Quantity of products produced daily

• Climate of the location

• Building material for the facility

• Number of windows in facility

Which of the following products utilize a large production line plant layout?

• airplanes

• gorilla glass

• custom jewelry

• furniture

Which of the following products utilize a fixed position plant layout?

• airplanes

• gorilla glass

• custom jewelry

• furniture