Question 1

Remanufacturing will not be able to reduce the impact of resource scarcity on products in the future

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss how product churn feeds conspicuous consumption.

Accepted Answer

Product churn, or the constant turnover

Question 3

Just-in-time systems do not deal with the removal of wasteful inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Remanufacturing entails the dismantling of a product and then rebuilding it for a future use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Computer technology has driven changes in the following areas :

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturing processes 
B)  Communication 
C)  Data management 
D)  Product design 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Manufacturing processes 
B)  Communication 
C)  Data management 
D)  Product design 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

One major issue facing operations mangers going forward is the need to keep present operations performing while constantly gearing up for delivering the promise of amazing new product and service offerings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain why operations managers will need to provide prompt process implementation for new products and services, coupled with excellent customer after-sales service, while pressured for time or the need to sustain a steady state operating condition.

Accepted Answer

Operations managers will need to provide

Question 8

Factors in the decision to either rent of procure resources are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Resources utilization 
B)  Resource scarcity 
C)  Rental rates and terms 
D)  Production and service efficiencies 
E)  Process innovation 
A)  Resources utilization 
B)  Resource scarcity 
C)  Rental rates and terms 
D)  Production and service efficiencies 
E)  Process innovation

Question 9

The fourth industrial revolution relays on all of the following except areas :

Accepted Answer

A)  The internet of things 
B)  Cloud computing 
C)  Big data infrastructure 
D)  Systems design 
E)  All of the above are needed 
A)  The internet of things 
B)  Cloud computing 
C)  Big data infrastructure 
D)  Systems design 
E)  All of the above are needed

Question 10

Describe and discuss Industry 4.

Accepted Answer

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth I

Question 11

Product churn feeds conspicuous consumption through the force and vagaries of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology and fashion 
B)  Resource scarcity 
C)  Operational performance 
D)  Production and service efficiencies 
E)  Process innovation 
A)  Technology and fashion 
B)  Resource scarcity 
C)  Operational performance 
D)  Production and service efficiencies 
E)  Process innovation

Question 12

Describe remanufacturing and explain it potential benefits and issues.

Accepted Answer

Remanufacturing is the process of restor

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the challenges facing operations management's ability to deal with product churn.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heightened global competition. 
B)  Technology 
C)  Fashions 
D)  Customer service and satisfaction 
E)  All are factors 
A)  Heightened global competition. 
B)  Technology 
C)  Fashions 
D)  Customer service and satisfaction 
E)  All are factors

Question 14

Which of the following are future issues for operations management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heightened global competition. 
B)  Impacts of technology and fashion changes. 
C)  Resource scarcity. 
D)  Maintaining operational performance while gearing up for new product and service offerings. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Heightened global competition. 
B)  Impacts of technology and fashion changes. 
C)  Resource scarcity. 
D)  Maintaining operational performance while gearing up for new product and service offerings. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 15

Explain service ethic.

Accepted Answer

Service ethic refers to a set of moral p

Question 16

Discuss concerns with heightened global competition.

Accepted Answer

Heightened global competition can bring

Question 17

Remanufacturing can provide a mechanism for reducing the impact of resource scarcity on products in the future

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain how advances in technology and transportation could lead to major problems in employment.

Accepted Answer

Advances in technology and transportatio

Question 19

Product churn provides manufacturers and service providers with long-term benefits, while delighting customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Renting resources is one method of increasing flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Remanufacturing will not be able to reduce the impact of resource scarcity on products in the future

Discuss how product churn feeds conspicuous consumption.

Just-in-time systems do not deal with the removal of wasteful inventory.

Remanufacturing entails the dismantling of a product and then rebuilding it for a future use.

Computer technology has driven changes in the following areas :

One major issue facing operations mangers going forward is the need to keep present operations performing while constantly gearing up for delivering the promise of amazing new product and service offerings.

Explain why operations managers will need to provide prompt process implementation for new products and services, coupled with excellent customer after-sales service, while pressured for time or the need to sustain a steady state operating condition.

Factors in the decision to either rent of procure resources are:

The fourth industrial revolution relays on all of the following except areas :

Describe and discuss Industry 4.

Product churn feeds conspicuous consumption through the force and vagaries of:

Describe remanufacturing and explain it potential benefits and issues.

Which of the following is not one of the challenges facing operations management's ability to deal with product churn.

Which of the following are future issues for operations management?

Explain service ethic.

Discuss concerns with heightened global competition.

Remanufacturing can provide a mechanism for reducing the impact of resource scarcity on products in the future

Explain how advances in technology and transportation could lead to major problems in employment.

Product churn provides manufacturers and service providers with long-term benefits, while delighting customers.

Renting resources is one method of increasing flexibility.

Introduction to Operations Management

Strategic Operations Management

Managing Services Operations

Innovation

Managing Inventory, MRP, ERP, and JIT

Managing the Transformation Process

Managing and Improving Quality

Human Resources

Capacity and Scheduling Management

Sustainability

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Exam 12: The Future of Operations Management

Remanufacturing will not be able to reduce the impact of resource scarcity on products in the future

Discuss how product churn feeds conspicuous consumption.

Just-in-time systems do not deal with the removal of wasteful inventory.

Remanufacturing entails the dismantling of a product and then rebuilding it for a future use.

Computer technology has driven changes in the following areas :

One major issue facing operations mangers going forward is the need to keep present operations performing while constantly gearing up for delivering the promise of amazing new product and service offerings.

Explain why operations managers will need to provide prompt process implementation for new products and services, coupled with excellent customer after-sales service, while pressured for time or the need to sustain a steady state operating condition.

Factors in the decision to either rent of procure resources are:

The fourth industrial revolution relays on all of the following except areas :

Describe and discuss Industry 4.

Product churn feeds conspicuous consumption through the force and vagaries of:

Describe remanufacturing and explain it potential benefits and issues.

Which of the following is not one of the challenges facing operations management's ability to deal with product churn.

Which of the following are future issues for operations management?

Explain service ethic.

Discuss concerns with heightened global competition.

Remanufacturing can provide a mechanism for reducing the impact of resource scarcity on products in the future

Explain how advances in technology and transportation could lead to major problems in employment.

Product churn provides manufacturers and service providers with long-term benefits, while delighting customers.

Renting resources is one method of increasing flexibility.

Introduction to Operations Management

Strategic Operations Management

Managing Services Operations

Innovation

Managing Inventory, MRP, ERP, and JIT

Managing the Transformation Process

Managing and Improving Quality

Human Resources

Capacity and Scheduling Management

Sustainability

Filters