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FLOW PROCESS CHART

REVIEW QUESTIONS

A number of questions are asked below dealing with the subject matter. Four

statements follow each question. Consider the statements carefully and place check mark ( )

on the line provided for the purpose opposite the statement which you feel best answers the

question. Answer all questions in this manner except where otherwise indicated.

1. WHAT USE CAN THE FOREMAN MAKE OF FLOW PROCESS CHART?_____1. A file, permanently maintained, of all flow process charts made in his

department will provide the foreman with a record of conditions which existed

at various times._____2. The foreman can use Flow Process Chart at meetings with his sub-foreman,

group leaders, or operators to encourage them to make methods improvements.

_____3. The foreman can use Flow Process Chart as an aid in analyzing any process or

clerical routine which he wishes to improve.

_____4. Flow Process CharT may be hung on the wall of the office to impress those who

see them with the feeling that the foreman and his department are progressive.

2. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON FOR SHOWING DISTANCEMOVED ON A FLOW PROCESS CHART?

_____1. An analysis of the distance moved during a process leads directly to improved

plant or office layout.

_____2. By showing distances moved on the Flow Process Chart, the points where the

installation of conveyors will be desirable are emphasized.

_____3. When distances moved are shown, cost reductions result.

_____4. The need for faster methods of handling is brought out by showing distances

moved on the Flow Process Chart.

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3. WHAT IS THE MOST INEFFICIENCY BROUGHT OUT BY THE ANALYSIS OFDELAY TIME?

_____1. The amount of floor space which must be provided to store materials between

operations is clearly brought to light by the analysis of delay time.

_____2. The point at which action must be taken to reduce the time required to makedeliveries of finished products is shown by the analysis of delay time.

_____3. The analysis of delay time calls attention to the amount of working capital tied

up in work-in-process inventory.

_____4. Delay time indicates that greater efforts are required on the part of production

expediters.

4. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR WISHING TO REDUCE STORAGETIME?

_____1. Money tied up in inventory will be reduced if storage time is reduced.

_____2. The danger of materials or parts becoming obsolete is reduced as storage time is

lessened.

_____3. A reduction in storage time results in the reduction of the amount of space

needed for storerooms.

_____4. If storage time is lessened, there is not as much chance of materials spoiling

through deterioration.

5. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR SHOWING INSPECTIONS ONFLOW PROCESS CHARTS?

_____1. If products of acceptable quality are to be produced, inspections cannot be

eliminated, shortened or combined. They are charted in order to complete the

chart.

_____2. Inspections are charted because the inspector might feel slighted if his work was

not indicated on the chart.

_____3. When inspections are included on Flow Process Charts, management can more

easily determine the number of inspectors required.

_____4. Inspections are charted because they can be improved, combined or eliminated,

as in the case of other events.

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6. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FLOW PROCESS CHARTAND OPERATION PROCESS CHARTS?

_____1. Flow Process Chart are more detailed, whereas Operation Process Chart show

only operations and inspections.

_____2. Flow Process Chart are never constructed until after an Operation Process Charthas been made.

_____3. Flow Process Chart and Operation Process Chart differ little except in name.

_____4. Flow Process Chart are used only to follow the flow of material along an

assembly line. Operation Process Chart are used for charting all other types of

work.

7. WHICH PROCESS OR PROCESSES LISTED BELOW CAN BE CHARTED TOADVANTAGE ON A PREPARED FORM TYPE OF FLOW PROCESS CHART?

_____1. The final assembly of a locomotive.

_____2. The handling of a daily time card.

_____3. The manufacture of a sheet metal part which may be drilled or punched during

processing.

_____4. The distribution of milk after bottling and capping.