Question 1

A quasi-custom product:

Accepted Answer

A) gets its apparent customization from the combinations available from a small number of modules. 
B) is often the output of repetitive focus facilities. 
C) is a valid description of a fast food sandwich. 
D) only applies in services. 
E) All but D are true. 
A) gets its apparent customization from the combinations available from a small number of modules. 
B) is often the output of repetitive focus facilities. 
C) is a valid description of a fast food sandwich. 
D) only applies in services. 
E) All but D are true.

Question 2

Which one of the following products is most likely made in a job shop environment?

Accepted Answer

A) rolls of newsprint 
B) paper forms 
C) television sets 
D) cigarettes 
E) canned vegetables 
A) rolls of newsprint 
B) paper forms 
C) television sets 
D) cigarettes 
E) canned vegetables

Question 3

A(n)________ uses symbols to analyze the movement of people or material.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ uses symbols to analyze the movement...

Question 4

Automated storage and retrieval systems are commonly used in distribution facilities of retailers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe Value-stream mapping.Explain how it is different from process mapping.

Accepted Answer

Value-stream mapping is a variation on t

Question 6

Bridget is considering how to get to work over the summer.She has two options.Option A is to buy a seasonal bus pass for $100.Option B is to pay $.25 for each ride.Identify the fixed and variable costs for each option.If she has to ride both to and from work,how many days of work would it take for the seasonal pass to cost the same amount as Option B?

Accepted Answer

Option A: VC = 0 FC = 100
Option B: VC =

Question 7

Which of the following industries is most likely to have low equipment utilization?

Accepted Answer

A) auto manufacturing 
B) commercial baking 
C) television manufacturing 
D) steel manufacturing 
E) restaurants 
A) auto manufacturing 
B) commercial baking 
C) television manufacturing 
D) steel manufacturing 
E) restaurants

Question 8

Identify nine areas of technology that enhance production and productivity.

Accepted Answer

(1)machine technology, (2)automatic iden

A quasi-custom product:

Which one of the following products is most likely made in a job shop environment?

A(n)________ uses symbols to analyze the movement of people or material.

Automated storage and retrieval systems are commonly used in distribution facilities of retailers.

Describe Value-stream mapping.Explain how it is different from process mapping.

Which of the following industries is most likely to have low equipment utilization?

Identify nine areas of technology that enhance production and productivity.

Operations and Productivity

Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Location Strategies

Layout Strategies

Human Resources,job Design,and Work Measurement

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning and Sop

Material Requirements Planning Mrpand Erp

Short-Term Scheduling

Jit,tps,and Lean Operations

Maintenance and Reliability

Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Statistical Process Control

Capacity and Constraint Management

Supply Chain Management Analytics

Decision-Making Tools

Linear Programming

Transportation Models

Waiting-Line Models

Learning Curves

Simulation

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Exam 7: Process Strategy

A quasi-custom product:

Which one of the following products is most likely made in a job shop environment?

A(n)________ uses symbols to analyze the movement of people or material.

Automated storage and retrieval systems are commonly used in distribution facilities of retailers.

Describe Value-stream mapping.Explain how it is different from process mapping.

Which of the following industries is most likely to have low equipment utilization?

Identify nine areas of technology that enhance production and productivity.

Operations and Productivity

Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Location Strategies

Layout Strategies

Human Resources,job Design,and Work Measurement

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning and Sop

Material Requirements Planning Mrpand Erp

Short-Term Scheduling

Jit,tps,and Lean Operations

Maintenance and Reliability

Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Statistical Process Control

Capacity and Constraint Management

Supply Chain Management Analytics

Decision-Making Tools

Linear Programming

Transportation Models

Waiting-Line Models

Learning Curves

Simulation

Filters