Chap 6 Productivity Analysis

How to analyze the chart or diagram?

a) algorithmic analysis

b) checklists

c) brainstorming

d) separating value-added and non-value added operations

e) all of the above

e) all of the above

What type of charting technique uses the five symbols to detail the work performed on a material as it is processed through a sequence of activities?

FPC - Flow Process Chart

What are the 5 different types of IE Charts and Diagrams?

1. Operation Process Charts (OPC)

2. Flow Process Charts (FPC)

3. Flow Diagrams

4. Activity Chart

5. Basic Process Map

What type of IE Chart lists the activities of one or more subjects (e.g., workers, machines) plotted against a time scale?

a) Activity Chart

b) Operation Process Charts (OPC)

c) Flow Process Charts (FPC)

d) Basic Process Map

a) Activity Chart

“ “ is a block diagram showing the steps in a process.

a) Activity Charts

b) Operation Process Charts (OPC)

c) Flow Proces Charts (FPC)

d) Basic Process Map

d) Basic Process Map

“ “ uses blocks to represent departments.

a) Cross-functional Process Map

b) Relationship Map

c) Flow Process Charts (FPC)

d) Basic Process Map

b) Relationship Map

What are the 3 types of process maps?

1. Basic Process Map

2. Relationship Map

3. Cross-Functional Process Map

Basic Process map is…

A block diagram showing steps in a process with the use of three symbols : sphere, rectangle, diamond

Relationship map is…

A block diagram that shows the input-output connections among the departments or other functional components of an organization

• blocks represents the departments

• arrows show flow of work

Cross-Functional Process Map is a…

block diagram that shows how steps of a process are accomplished by various departments / other functional groups that contribute to it

• rectangular blocks represent activity steps

• diamond represents decision points