Question 1

In which of the following situations should we not use the transportation method of linear programming?

Accepted Answer

A)  To find a new site location for a plant 
B)  To minimize costs of shipping "n" units to "m" destinations 
C)  To maximize profits of shipping "n" units to "m" destinations 
D)  To determine which corner of a street intersection to locate a retail service facility 
E)  To locate a finished goods distribution warehouse 
A)  To find a new site location for a plant 
B)  To minimize costs of shipping "n" units to "m" destinations 
C)  To maximize profits of shipping "n" units to "m" destinations 
D)  To determine which corner of a street intersection to locate a retail service facility 
E)  To locate a finished goods distribution warehouse

Question 2

What are the two "hidden costs" that are often overlooked in determining the total cost of a facility location decision?
(1)__________________________________
(2)__________________________________

Accepted Answer

(1 Excessive moving of pre-production ma

Question 3

The Association for Operations Management defines logistics as "the art and science of obtaining,producing,and distributing material and product in the proper place and in proper quantities."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In facility location decision-making the factor-rating system is one of the least used general location techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A company wants to determine where they should locate a new warehouse.They have two existing production plants and will have a volume of shipping of 150 units a day.Using the centroid method,which of the following are the X and Y coordinates for the new plant location?

Accepted Answer

A)  (81,117) 
B)  (88,138) 
C)  (117,102) 
D)  (76,123) 
E)  X and Y coordinates cannot be computed from the data given 
A)  (81,117) 
B)  (88,138) 
C)  (117,102) 
D)  (76,123) 
E)  X and Y coordinates cannot be computed from the data given

Question 6

Cross-docking is an approach used in consolidation warehouses,where large shipments are broken down into small shipments for local delivery in an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An example of a trading bloc is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central American Free Trade Agreement countries 
B)  Free trade zones 
C)  ISO-9000 companies 
D)  American Production and Inventory Control Society 
E)  Wal-Mart and its' suppliers 
A)  Central American Free Trade Agreement countries 
B)  Free trade zones 
C)  ISO-9000 companies 
D)  American Production and Inventory Control Society 
E)  Wal-Mart and its' suppliers

Question 8

Plant A is located at the (X,Y)coordinates of (200,500)and has a volume of shipping of 400 units a day.Plant B is located at the (X,Y)coordinates of (300,100)and has a volume of shipping of 300 units a day.Using the centroid method,which of the following is the X coordinate for the new plant location?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 208 
B)  About 227 
C)  About 243 
D)  About 389 
E)  X coordinate cannot be computed from the data given 
A)  About 208 
B)  About 227 
C)  About 243 
D)  About 389 
E)  X coordinate cannot be computed from the data given

Question 9

What is a closed area or compound into which foreign goods can be brought without being subject to the normal customs requirements? ____________________

Accepted Answer

A free trade zone (or foreign trade zone

Question 10

Compare and contrast the factor-rating system and the transportation method of linear programming as used in facility location decisions.

Accepted Answer

A successful response to the question wi

Question 11

In facility location decision-making matching the educational and skill levels of the labor pool to a company's needs is even more important than the labor pool's willingness and ability to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Facility location analysis considers the competitive imperative of locating near the appropriate labor pool to take advantage of high technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Because the world is becoming more highly interconnected,the proximity of an important supplier's plants is not crucial in supporting lean production methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a criterion that influences manufacturing plant or warehouse facility location decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximity to customers 
B)  Historical cost 
C)  Infrastructure of a country 
D)  Quality of labor 
E)  Business climate 
A)  Proximity to customers 
B)  Historical cost 
C)  Infrastructure of a country 
D)  Quality of labor 
E)  Business climate

Question 15

A major problem in a plant location decision based on the factor-rating system is that simple point-rating schemes do not account for the wide variance of costs that may occur within each factor used in the analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Services typically have multiple site locations to maintain close contact with customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Three distribution centers,A,B,and C,are located at the following (X,Y)coordinates: A, (20,130);B, (180,0);and C, (200,200).A factory is to be constructed to distribute a new product through these warehouses.The expected annual volumes expected to be shipped through the three warehouses is forecast to be 20 million units through A,100 million through B and 50 million through C.Using the centroid method,approximately what should the coordinates of the new factory be? _________________

Accepted Answer

X = 167,Y = 74
Explanation: Us

Question 18

Facility location analysis considers the competitive imperative of a favorable business climate as indicated by the presence of other companies in the same industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Quality of life in a host community is not a major factor in making the facility location decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In facility location decision-making the educational and skill levels of the labor pool must match the company's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In which of the following situations should we not use the transportation method of linear programming?

What are the two "hidden costs" that are often overlooked in determining the total cost of a facility location decision? (1) (2)

The Association for Operations Management defines logistics as "the art and science of obtaining,producing,and distributing material and product in the proper place and in proper quantities."

In facility location decision-making the factor-rating system is one of the least used general location techniques.

A company wants to determine where they should locate a new warehouse.They have two existing production plants and will have a volume of shipping of 150 units a day.Using the centroid method,which of the following are the X and Y coordinates for the new plant location?

Cross-docking is an approach used in consolidation warehouses,where large shipments are broken down into small shipments for local delivery in an area.

An example of a trading bloc is which of the following?

What is a closed area or compound into which foreign goods can be brought without being subject to the normal customs requirements? ____________________

Compare and contrast the factor-rating system and the transportation method of linear programming as used in facility location decisions.

In facility location decision-making matching the educational and skill levels of the labor pool to a company's needs is even more important than the labor pool's willingness and ability to learn.

Facility location analysis considers the competitive imperative of locating near the appropriate labor pool to take advantage of high technical skills.

Because the world is becoming more highly interconnected,the proximity of an important supplier's plants is not crucial in supporting lean production methods.

Which of the following is not a criterion that influences manufacturing plant or warehouse facility location decisions?

A major problem in a plant location decision based on the factor-rating system is that simple point-rating schemes do not account for the wide variance of costs that may occur within each factor used in the analysis.

Services typically have multiple site locations to maintain close contact with customers.

Facility location analysis considers the competitive imperative of a favorable business climate as indicated by the presence of other companies in the same industry.

Quality of life in a host community is not a major factor in making the facility location decision.

In facility location decision-making the educational and skill levels of the labor pool must match the company's needs.

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Exam 14: Location, Logistics, and Distribution

In which of the following situations should we not use the transportation method of linear programming?

What are the two "hidden costs" that are often overlooked in determining the total cost of a facility location decision? (1)__________________________________ (2)__________________________________

The Association for Operations Management defines logistics as "the art and science of obtaining,producing,and distributing material and product in the proper place and in proper quantities."

In facility location decision-making the factor-rating system is one of the least used general location techniques.

A company wants to determine where they should locate a new warehouse.They have two existing production plants and will have a volume of shipping of 150 units a day.Using the centroid method,which of the following are the X and Y coordinates for the new plant location?

Cross-docking is an approach used in consolidation warehouses,where large shipments are broken down into small shipments for local delivery in an area.

An example of a trading bloc is which of the following?

What is a closed area or compound into which foreign goods can be brought without being subject to the normal customs requirements? ____________________

Compare and contrast the factor-rating system and the transportation method of linear programming as used in facility location decisions.

In facility location decision-making matching the educational and skill levels of the labor pool to a company's needs is even more important than the labor pool's willingness and ability to learn.

Facility location analysis considers the competitive imperative of locating near the appropriate labor pool to take advantage of high technical skills.

Because the world is becoming more highly interconnected,the proximity of an important supplier's plants is not crucial in supporting lean production methods.

Which of the following is not a criterion that influences manufacturing plant or warehouse facility location decisions?

A major problem in a plant location decision based on the factor-rating system is that simple point-rating schemes do not account for the wide variance of costs that may occur within each factor used in the analysis.

Services typically have multiple site locations to maintain close contact with customers.

Facility location analysis considers the competitive imperative of a favorable business climate as indicated by the presence of other companies in the same industry.

Quality of life in a host community is not a major factor in making the facility location decision.

In facility location decision-making the educational and skill levels of the labor pool must match the company's needs.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Strategy and Sustainability

Forecasting

Strategic Capacity Management

Projects

Manufacturing and Service Processes

Service Processes

Sales and Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Quality Management and Six Sigma

Inventory Management

Lean Supply Chains

Global Sourcing and Procurement

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What are the two "hidden costs" that are often overlooked in determining the total cost of a facility location decision? (1) (2)