The Most Common Way to Design a Process Layout for a Manufacturing

question 55

Multiple Choice

The most common way to design a process layout for a manufacturing facility is to arrange departments or work centers such that ______.

• A)the total cost of materials handling is minimized
• B)the total time for materials handling is minimized
• C)the total man hours for materials handling is minimized
• D)the total distance travelled for materials handling is minimized

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Definitions:

Cohesion

The attraction between molecules of the same substance, contributing to the stability of liquid droplets.

Adhesion

The process or condition in which two surfaces or entities stick together, which can occur in various biological and physical contexts.

Solute

A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution, typically the substance present in the smaller amount.

Vendor Managed Inventory

A supply chain initiative where the supplier is responsible for maintaining the client's inventory levels, ensuring that stock is replenished when required.