Which term refers to the information detailing the manufacturing path and operations sequence for an item?

• A. Takt time
• B. Throughput
• C. Routing
• D. Bill of Materials

Answer: (C)

Routing describes the path and sequence of operations an item goes through in manufacturing, detailing the order of work centers and the specific operations performed at each step. This information is essential for scheduling and capacity planning because it shows how the product flows, where bottlenecks might occur, and how long each operation takes. It’s different from the bill of materials, which lists components and quantities; takt time, which sets the production pace to meet demand; and throughput, which measures how much product is produced over time. For example, a widget might move from milling to finishing to assembly with specified times at each center; this sequence is what routing captures.