Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

A typical machine shop generally has separate departments where machines are grouped by functions such as grinding,drilling,pressing,and lathing.This is an example of a process layout.

The goal of _____ is for companies to eliminate virtually all defects in output,processes,and transactions.

Creators of Humane Pets Theme Park decide upon a location in Tucson,Arizona because it is a location that generally promise sunny,warm weather year-round for visitors.This is an example of considering physical variables.

A process layout groups machinery and other equipment according to their functions.

Abbey is the owner of Baker's Dozen,a bakery with all perishable products.What will be her primary consideration regarding location?

Managers should maintain access to only one or two supply sources.

Akito's company uses a computer to control its production process.The computer transmits signals to machines for performing the appropriate steps in the correct order.This is an example of _____.

The sole purpose of a successful production planning process is to ensure customer satisfaction.

When skilled employee technicians are required,potential plant location choices become more limited.

______ is a voluntary certification program administered by the U.S.Green Building Council,aimed at promoting the most sustainable construction processes available.

For tracking projected and actual work progress over time,Gantt charts are most effective.

Dispatching refers to the phase of production control in which the manager instructs each department on the work to be done and the time allowed for its completion.

Which of these describes a production system that reduces a raw material to its component parts in order to extract one or more marketable products?

_____ is an example of synthetic production.

Advanced Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Dallas.The company must conduct a(n)_____ study,which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply,air conditions,and wildlife.

A plant where plastic 2-liter bottles are manufactured probably uses a _____ layout.

Customer-oriented layout are typical layouts for airplane manufacturers.

Depending on their objectives,companies may use many different benchmarks.

Kroeger use scanners not only for faster check-out times,but as a tool to obtain merchandise sales data and create short-term forecasts.This system is known as _____ production.

The supplier for Alpha Corporation has offered the company a 5 percent discount if it will order more units less frequently.If Alpha accepts the supplier's offer,the cost of carrying inventory will _____ and the cost of running out of inventory will _____.