Chapter 12
Preparing, Presenting,
Implementing, and Maintaining
the Facilities Plan
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Due to the nature of the questions at the end of Chapter 12, answers will not be provided for all.
In those cases where responses are provided, it is likely that other, equally appropriate, answers
can be devised. The purpose in providing responses is not to provide the answer, but to provide
an answer that will stimulate class discussion.
SECTION 12.2
12.2 Aesthetics are important in facilities planning, since users’ attitudes will be influenced
12.3 Computer-aided layout models can be used in regional and city planning. Computer-aided
12.4 2-D layouts are superior to 3-D layouts when considering horizontal handling
will be uniform.
12.5 Three alternatives will be considered: sketches, templates, and computer graphics.
Sketches can be generated spontaneously on-site or in meetings with users, planners, and
representations of the layout.
12.6 3-D approaches are useful when the third dimension plays a role in the facility plan. For
example, when comparing an overhead monorail with an AGV, it is important to
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visualize the vertical dimension. Likewise, in comparing conventional storage with high-
rise storage, having a 3-D representation of the storage facility can prove beneficial in
12.7 Currently, the integration of computer graphics with computer-aided layout techniques is
accomplished by a human interface. It would be useful to have a software package that
12.8 Block templates or models should be used when the time and expense of generating
contour templates and models is not justified. Regardless of which approach is taken, it is
12.9 Research question. The response will depend on the results of the student’s web search.
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SECTION 12.3
12.13 Improvements in virtual reality and holographic technologies are expected to transform
SECTION 12.4
12.14 Five additional reasons for people resisting change.
12.15 Five additional ways to overcome resistance to change.
a. show video tapes and films of applications of the proposed change in other locations
12.16 The response depends on the manufacturing facility chosen.
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12.17 The response depends on the non-manufacturing facility chosen.