MGT613 CURRENT MIDTERM PAPER
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Question No 29 (Marks 3)
What are some of the reasons that do not favor the use of process layout?
Disadvantages of Process Layouts
1. In-process inventory costs can be high.
2. Challenging routing and scheduling.
3. Equipment utilization rates are low.
4. Material handling slow and inefficient.
5. Complexities often reduce span of supervision
Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )
Suppose you are the operations manager of a manufacturing firm, why would you perceive
concurrent engineering as a suitable approach with reference to product design?
Concurrent engineering is a suitable approach with reference to product design
Because Concurrent engineering is the bringing together of engineering design and
Manufacturing personnel early in the design phase.
Manufacturing Personnel are able to identify production capabilities and
Capacities3Early consideration of the Technical Feasibility of a particular design or a portion
of a design.
Question No 31 (Marks 5)
What are major factor should kept in mind while designing a product or service
Question No 32 (Marks 5)
How will you emphasize the importance of layout decision?

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