21. Ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs, symbols, an

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21. Ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs, symbols, and artifacts are all: (c) (a) indicators of imbalance on an assembly line (b) elements of servicescapes elements of customization in a warehouse layout (d) indicators that cross-docking has been successful (e) elements of successful office layouts 22. An assembly line has 10 stations with times of 1, 2, 3, 4, ..., 10, respectively. What is the bottleneck time? 18. Which of the following is usually Not one of the top considerations in choosing a country for a facility location? (a) 18.18% of the throughput time (a) availability of labor and labor productivity (b) exchange rates (b) 100% of the throughput time (e) Land and construction costs (d) attitude of governmental units (C) 550% of the throughput time (e) location of markets 19. Geographic information systems can assist the location decision by 50% of the throughput time (a) automating center-of-gravity problems (b) computerizing factor-rating analysis 1.82% of the throughput time (e) updating transportation method solutions (d) providing good Internet placement for virtual storefronts (e) combining geography with demographic analysis

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18. Answer- C Land and Construction Costs. There are a several factors which needs to be considered for choosing a facility location. The most important factors that needs to be considered are: Availability of skilled and productive labor, the type and size of the market available in that location, government rules and tax impositions of the country etc.

19. Answer- E Combining geography with demographic analysis. Geographic Information System is used to find, capture, analyze and store geographical data.

22. Answer- A 18.18% of the throughput time.

21. Answer-B Elements of servicescapes. Ambient conditions include elements which can help one experience the service being offered. For example, pleasant music at a restaurant. Spatial layout and functionality refers to the how the furniture and other office equipment is arranged. Signs, symbols, and artifacts include signals or images that represent the company. For example, Apple company having an apple logo at the reception office.

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