Plant Location & Layout

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#1. What is the primary purpose of plant location in a business unit?

#2. Why is plant layout important for a business?

#3. What are the main objectives of plant location?

#4. Which factor does NOT affect plant location decisions?

#5. What is the significance of transportation costs in plant location?

#6. Which factor is a social consideration in plant location?

#7. What does a good plant layout aim to achieve?

#8. What is the role of government policies in plant location decisions?

#9. Which of the following is a financial consideration in plant location?

#10. Why is climate considered in plant location decisions?

#11. What is the primary concern in the choice of plant layout?

#12. Which factor is related to the availability of skilled labor in plant location?

#13. How does the choice of technology impact plant location?

#14. Which factor is a legal consideration in plant location decisions?

#15. What is the importance of a good plant location in the global market?

#16. How does the scale of operation influence plant location decisions?

#17. What does the term "economies of scale" mean in plant location decisions?

#18. What is the role of market proximity in plant location decisions?

#19. How does cultural diversity impact plant location decisions?

#20. Which of the following is NOT a factor in plant layout design?

#21. What is the significance of a good plant layout in terms of safety?

#22. How does the nature of the product influence plant location decisions?

#23. Which factor is related to the availability of utilities in plant location?

#24. What is the role of proximity to suppliers in plant location decisions?

#25. How does the strategic importance of a location impact plant location decisions?

#26. What is the primary concern in the choice of plant location in retail businesses?

#27. How does the political stability of a region impact plant location decisions?

#28. What is the role of technology in plant layout design?

#29. How does the availability of skilled labor impact plant layout design?

#30. What is the primary goal of an efficient plant layout?

#31. What is the primary objective of a business unit layout?

#32. Which of the following is a product-focused layout?

#33. Which factor is NOT considered in determining the layout size of a business unit?

#34. In a process layout, similar machines and equipment are grouped together. This is known as:

#35. What is the advantage of a product-focused layout?

#36. Which layout is most suitable for high-volume production of standardized products?

#37. Which of the following is a consideration for determining the size of a business unit layout?

#38. The layout that combines elements of both process and product layouts is known as:

#39. What is the main disadvantage of a process layout?

#40. Which layout is suitable for job shops and small-scale production?

#41. Which factor is essential for determining the layout size in a retail business?

#42. What does the term "cellular manufacturing" refer to in layout design?

#43. Which layout is suitable for industries with custom or low-volume production?

#44. In a fixed-position layout, which factor is crucial for success?

#45. What is the primary focus of an office layout design?

#46. Which layout is commonly used in the healthcare industry for patient care?

#47. Which of the following is NOT a consideration for determining the size of a warehouse layout?

#48. What is the primary advantage of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) in layout design?

#49. Which layout is suitable for industries with large, bulky, or heavy products?

#50. What is the purpose of a pilot run in layout design?

#51. Which layout is characterized by the arrangement of workstations in a U-shape or L-shape?

#52. What is the key consideration for determining the layout size in a call center?

#53. In which industry is a functional layout commonly used?

#54. Which layout is appropriate for a restaurant with an open kitchen concept?

#55. What is the primary focus of a retail store layout?

#56. Which factor is crucial for determining the layout size in a data center?

#57. In a hybrid layout, which areas are often separated based on function?

#58. What does the term "bottleneck" refer to in the context of layout design?

#59. Which layout is suitable for industries with a high degree of customization and variety in products?

#60. What is the role of technology in modern layout design?

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