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Plant Layout & Material Flow Flashcards

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  1. In Systematic Layout Planning (SLP), what is the correct sequence of steps?

    Answer: Input data → Activity relationships → Space requirements → Develop layout alternatives → Evaluate

    SLP follows: gather input data, establish activity relationships, determine space requirements, develop layout alternatives, then evaluate and select.

  2. A plant manager is evaluating a new facility layout and notices that two high-interaction departments are far apart. Which cost will likely increase?

    Answer: Material handling cost

    Greater distance between frequently interacting departments increases travel time and material handling cost significantly.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a 'block layout' in plant design?

    Answer: To show rough, scaled representations of department areas and their relative positions

    A block layout uses scaled blocks to represent departments, allowing planners to evaluate relative positioning before committing to detailed design.

  4. Which ergonomic guideline should govern workstation height design at assembly stations?

    Answer: Height should be adjustable or set to elbow height of the target population

    Workstation height set near elbow height (or adjustable) reduces musculoskeletal strain and fatigue for the target operator population.

  5. A manufacturing plant wants to implement 5S as part of layout improvement. What does the second 'S' (Seiton) mean?

    Answer: Set in order — organize needed items for easy access

    Seiton (Set in order) means arranging necessary items so they are easy to find and return, reducing search time and improving flow.

  6. Which aisle configuration is most efficient for a warehouse with high-frequency, random picking?

    Answer: Flying-V or fishbone aisle configuration

    Flying-V (fishbone) aisle configurations reduce average travel distance for random picking compared to conventional straight-aisle layouts.

  7. When calculating the number of machines needed for a production line, which formula is used?

    Answer: Machines needed = (Demand rate × Cycle time) / (Operating time × Efficiency)

    The standard formula accounts for demand, the time each machine needs per part, available operating time, and machine efficiency to size equipment correctly.