Project Management: Process Selection and Facility Layout, BSBA2

These flashcards cover key concepts and details regarding process selection, layout types, and their implications in production management.

What is process selection in production management?

Deciding on the way production of goods and services will be organized.

What are the three primary questions that affect process selection?

1. How much variety will the process need to handle? 2. How much volume will the process need to handle?

What are the four types of processes mentioned in the notes?

1. Job Shop 2. Batch 3. Repetitive 4. Continuous

Describe a Job Shop process.

A Job Shop is characterized by small scale production, low volume, high variety of products, and highly skilled workers.

List one advantage and one disadvantage of Job Shop production.

Advantage: Highly flexible; Disadvantage: High production cost.

What does Batch Process involve?

Producing in batches with high to moderate volume and moderate variety.

What are the advantages of a Batch Process?

Flexible, moderate production volume, cost-effective, easier to scale up or down.

What characterizes Repetitive/Assembly processes?

High volume, low variety, limited flexibility, specialized equipment, and often automated.

Name two industries that typically use Continuous Processes.

Oil and gas industry and steel and metal manufacturers.

What are the four basic types of facility layouts?

1. Product Layout 2. Process Layout 3. Fixed-Position Layout 4. Combination Layout.

What is a fixed-position layout and where is it commonly used?

A layout suitable for manufacturing heavy items where materials remain fixed, common in shipbuilding.

What are the main advantages of a product layout?

Low cost of material handling, smooth operations, continuous flow of work.

What are the disadvantages of a process layout?

High material handling costs, requires skilled labor, and results in high work in progress inventory.

What is the purpose of facility layout design?

To facilitate a smooth flow of work, materials, and information through the system.

What is a combination layout?

A layout that combines product and process layouts, used for manufacturing items in different sizes.