Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Production Management - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Industrial Engineering and Production Management - Section 1 (Q.No. 40)
40.
The routing function in a production system design is concerned with
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NVK said:
9 months ago
The correct answer is: optimising material flow through the plant.
The routing function in a production system design is concerned with determining the most efficient path or sequence of operations for producing a product. This involves:
- Identifying the necessary operations and their sequence.
- Determining the most efficient route for material flow through the plant
- Minimizing transportation costs and distances
- Reducing handling and storage requirements
The routing function aims to optimize material flow, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
The other options are not correct because:
- Manpower utilisation: This is related to labour planning and scheduling, not routing.
- Quality assurance of the product: This is related to quality control and inspection, not routing.
- Machine utilisation: While routing may consider machine capacity, its primary focus is on material flow, not machine utilization.
=> Routing is a critical function in production planning and control, ensuring that materials move efficiently through the production process, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
The routing function in a production system design is concerned with determining the most efficient path or sequence of operations for producing a product. This involves:
- Identifying the necessary operations and their sequence.
- Determining the most efficient route for material flow through the plant
- Minimizing transportation costs and distances
- Reducing handling and storage requirements
The routing function aims to optimize material flow, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
The other options are not correct because:
- Manpower utilisation: This is related to labour planning and scheduling, not routing.
- Quality assurance of the product: This is related to quality control and inspection, not routing.
- Machine utilisation: While routing may consider machine capacity, its primary focus is on material flow, not machine utilization.
=> Routing is a critical function in production planning and control, ensuring that materials move efficiently through the production process, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
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