a. 1. What are the seven layout strategies presented in this chapter?
2. What are the three factors that complicate a fixed-position layout?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of process layout?
4. How would an analyst obtain data and determine the number of trips in:
(a) A hospital?
(b) A machine shop?
(c) An auto-repair shop?
b. 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of product layout?
2. What are the four assumptions (or preconditions) of establishing layout for high-volume, low-variety products?
3. What are the alternative forms of work cells discussed in this textbook?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of work cells?
5. What are the requirements for a focused work center or focused factory to be appropriate?