Operation Management

What is the main purpose of process selection in operations management?

• Determining the selling price of products

• Choosing efficient production methods and technologies

• Setting the production schedule

• Choosing raw material suppliers

What factors most influence the selection of processes in mass production?

• Product variety

• Production volume

• Facility location

• Raw material price

What kind of facility layout is best suited for small batch production with high product variety?

• Process Layout

• Product Layout

• Cell Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

What are the main advantages of product layout in mass production?

• Flexibility in products

• Reduction of cycle time and production costs

• Ease in labor training

• Better space arrangement

What type of facility layout involves equipment that remains on site while products and labor are moved?

• Process Layout

• Product Layout

• Cell Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

What is the main focus in workflow analysis?

• Determine machine location

• Calculate operational costs

• Identify and optimize material and information flow

• Design organizational structure

What are the main advantages of cell layout (cell layout)?

• Lower raw material cost

• Improve workflow efficiency and flexibility

• Reduce training requirements

• Simplify machine maintenance

What are the main differences between process layout and product layout?

• Process Layout focus on cost efficiency, Product Layout on flexibility

• Process Layout groups equipment by function, Product Layout according to process order

• Process Layout organizes workflow, Product Layout reduces moving distance

• Process Layout is for mass production, Product Layout for small batches

What is the main challenge in designing the layout location of facilities for production bulk?

• Setting the work schedule

• Selecting raw material suppliers

• Handling high production volumes with efficiency

• Reducing delivery time

Why is flexibility important in process selection?

• To reduce labor costs

• To respond to changes in market demand and product needs

• To improve delivery speed

• To reduce space usage