Operations Layouts
Name the layout where similar resources are grouped together.
Functional Layout
What is the step that limits the flow rate of a process called?
Bottleneck
What is the formula for takt time?
Available time / Customer demand
Which layout type is best for producing 500 identical scooters per day?
Product Layout
If one station in a line is slower than the others, what happens to wait times?
Wait times before that station increase.
If demand increases and available time stays the same, what happens to takt time?
Takt time decreases (you need to work faster).
Why might a company choose cellular manufacturing instead of product layout?
To handle more variety and flexibility in production.
What happens to the flow rate if the bottleneck is improved?
Flow rate increases.
Why do we sometimes split tasks between stations in line balancing?
Because the task time exceeds the takt time.
Explain one disadvantage of using a functional layout for mass production.
Unique routes --> complex scheduling
Long movement times between departments
Usually have to clean and set up workstations
Give an example of a real-world bottleneck in everyday life.
checkout line at supermarket, airport security, traffic jam, etc.
Calculate the takt time: 400 minutes available, 800 products needed.
400/800 = 0.5
0.5 minutes --> 30 seconds