Exam 7: Process Strategy

A system using an automated work cell controlled by electronic signals from a common centralized computer facility is called:

Which of the following products is likely to be assembled on a repetitive process line?

Karla's candle factory is considering two different manufacturing options.Option A is highly automated with fixed costs of $25,000 and variable costs of $.1/candle.Option B uses hand labor with fixed costs of $10,000 and variable costs of $.5/candle.If demand for Karla's candles is 25,000,which option should she pick?

"Operators simply load new programs,as necessary,to produce different products" describes:

Why do modern operations managers look for flexibility in their equipment?

The term focused processes refers to the quest for increased efficiency,whether in goods or services,that results from specialization.

A firm's process strategy is its approach to transforming resources into goods and services.

The assembly line is a classic example of a repetitive process.

________ is a process strategy based on a product-oriented production process that uses modules.

________ involves the ability to respond with little penalty in time,cost,or customer value.

A product is currently made in a process-focused shop,where fixed costs are $9,000 per year and variable costs are $50 per unit.The firm is considering a fundamental shift in process,to repetitive manufacturing.The new process would have fixed costs of $90,000,and variable costs of $5.What is the crossover point for these processes? For what range of outputs is each process appropriate?

High fixed costs and low variable costs are typical of which approach?

________ is a computer-controlled warehouse that provides for the automatic placement of parts into and from designated places within the warehouse.

________ is the fundamental rethinking of business processes to bring about dramatic improvements in performance.

The process strategy that is organized around processes to facilitate low-volume,high-variety processes is called a(n)________.

A non-profit organization is planning a raffle to raise money.It has two options for tickets.The first option is to do the tickets by hand,with fixed costs of $50 and variable costs of $.05 per ticket.The second option is to outsource production.This would result in fixed costs of $500 and variable costs of $.01.If the organization plans to sell 10,000 tickets which option should it choose?

A(n)________ uses an automated work cell controlled by electronic signals from a common centralized computer facility.

The tool that calculates which process has the lowest cost at any specified production volume is a crossover chart.

Flowcharts use distance,but not time,to show the movement of material,product,or people through a process.

The strategy for improving service productivity that customizes at delivery,rather than at production,is ________.