Appendix A - Study Guide

Chapter 1 Questions and Answers

  1. What is the number one rule of layouts (you do not want to see)?

    No isolated islands.

  2. Why are there problems with isolated islands?

    Isolated islands create bottlenecks and limit communication between operators.

  3. What is a block diagram? Why is it important?

    Once the initial analysis is completed, we construct a block diagram. The block diagram takes the output from the (to be) PFA and (to be) workflow analysis (WFA) and combines them into one flow. We develop this tool with the operator and supervisors present. The block diagram sets the stage for the workstation design and layout.

  4. Should you plan rework into a line?

    No, the team should work to ensure no rework is in the line; however, ...

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