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cheatsheet for final exam
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Process Types
Intermittent vs Continous Operations
Fixed-Position Layout
reduced material movement |
increased movement of personnel and equipment |
highly flexible |
higher skill req |
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supervision needed |
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expensive |
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low equipment usage |
Product Layout
smooth, logical flow lines |
single machine failure stops whole line |
small in-process inventories |
changing product design requires major layout change |
total prod time per unit is short |
pace of production depends on slowest machine |
reduced material handling |
identical machines not fully ultilised, so high investment required |
Process Layout
better utilization of machines |
expensive material handling |
highly flexible |
production planning and control systems more involved |
reduced investment on machiens as they are general purpose |
higher prod time as WIP travels alot for machines |
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skill diversity required |
Group Technology Layout
shorter travel distance than process layout |
reduced flexibility |
reduced material handling |
higher skill level required |
reduced setup time |
lower machine usage than process layout |
reduced in process inventory and tooling |
Service Layouts
Office Layouts |
Retail Layouts |
provide comfort, safety, and movement of information |
maximise net profit per square space |
Must be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional
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