Question

In Sparrows Point, Baltimore there is a company called Machine Technologies & Systems (MTS).They have a very good reputation for producing high quality machined parts. They have a variety of advanced computer controlled equipment and a number of experienced and trained people who have the ability to design and build complex equipment to suit customer specifications.

Their traditional business has been in building hulls for small to medium sized ships. When the US shipbuilding industry took a downturn, they diversified into other similar projects such as tunnels for roadways under the sea, and large oil and chemical storage tanks. Shipping costs for these items can be high, and their location near the coast provides them business and protection from overseas competition.

The nature of the business makes it difficult to forecast demand for the future. Their reputation in the industry is very helpful. The marketing group is always on the lookout for possible new projects. A large project can be secure and keep them busy for a long time. It also means turning down a number of short profitable projects

1.     This type of process is known as:

A.       A Batch Process.

B.       A Continuous Process.

C.       A Job Shop.

D.      A Mixed Process

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2.     Layout design for a process of this type is done by:

A.       Randomized placement of equipment.

B.       Minimizing transportation of loads.

C.       Line Balancing.

D.      There is no correct method for layout design.

Answer:          .

3.     The process as described above works well for MTS because their business consists of large parts in low volume and high variety. Considering the widespread availability of computer controlled machines and robotic systems, if their business transitioned to large volumes of smaller parts, they should consider:

A.       Closing the business.

B.       Moving the business to a cheap area.

C.       Outsourcing.

D.      Transitioning to a repetitive process possibly with a cellular layout.

Answer:            .

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Answer 1

1.     This type of process is known as:

Answer:=A Job ShopReason:- In case of a job shop, it is possible to produce a high variety of product which has low production volume.

2.     Layout design for a process of this type is done by:

Answer:- Minimizing the transportation of loads.

Reason:- By minimizing the movement of loads material handling cost can be reduced significantly.

Question:- The process as described above works well for MTS because their business consists of large parts in low volume and high variety. Considering the widespread availability of computer controlled machines and robotic systems, if their business transitioned to large volumes of smaller parts, they should consider:

Answer:- Transitioning to a repetitive process possibly with a cellular layout.