Question 1

There are four assembly processes. Name all four, and pick two to discuss in detail.

Accepted Answer

Products are built either according to plan or to demand. Their production occurs via either a make-to-stock (MTS) or a make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing process. MTO can be segmented into three variations: assemble-to-order (ATO), build-to-order (BTO), and engineer-to-order (ETO). Each process is appropriate for some types of products.
Make-to-stock is the traditional production method where end-item products are finished before receipt of a customer order.
Assemble-to-order product assembly commences after receipt of a customer's order. The finished ATO product is generally a combination of common components and a limited number of options or accessories made available to the customer. The individual components are often stocked in anticipation of demand, but the finished goods are not assembled until customers place orders for their desired products.
The build-to-order production approach also delays assembly until a confirmed order is received for the product. The end-item finished product is generally a combination of standard and custom-designed components that meet the unique needs of a specific customer. It differs from ATO in the higher level of customization and lower volume level of production. BTO is considered a good choice for products that require some custom configuration, such as a private jet where the aircraft is a standard model but the customer specifies the avionics and interior design. It is also effective for situations where holding finished goods inventories in anticipation of demand is very expensive.
Engineer-to-order production focuses on the creation of highly tailored products for customers whose specifications require unique engineering design or significant customization. In this manufacturing environment, no two products are identical, and each order requires detailed cost estimates and tailored pricing. Also known as project manufacturing, successful ETO initiatives depend on effective collaboration between all supply chain participants.

Question 2

Packaging is very important in the manufacturing operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Resource requirements planning (RRP):

Accepted Answer

A)  is a long-run, macro-level planning tool. 
B)  checks the feasibility of the master production schedule. 
C)  checks the feasibility of the materials requirement plan. 
D)  is a long-range materials plan that translates annual business plans. 
A)  is a long-run, macro-level planning tool. 
B)  checks the feasibility of the master production schedule. 
C)  checks the feasibility of the materials requirement plan. 
D)  is a long-range materials plan that translates annual business plans. A

Question 4

MRP is most effective at managing independent demand items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A workcenter is a fixed layout where the product remains in place for the duration of production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a reactive capability strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Machine flexibility 
B)  Routing flexibility 
C)  Resource requirements planning 
D)  Offshoring 
A)  Machine flexibility 
B)  Routing flexibility 
C)  Resource requirements planning 
D)  Offshoring

Question 7

Discuss the role of packaging from a logistics perspective.

Accepted Answer

As product comes off the assembly line,

Question 8

World-class organizations can improve performance along multiple dimensions without making extensive performance tradeoffs or sacrifices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Capacity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  determined by lean manufacturing. 
B)  the maximum amount of square footage available for inventory storage in a facility. 
C)  determined by raw materials flows. 
D)  the maximum amount of work that an organization is capable of completing in a given period of time. 
A)  determined by lean manufacturing. 
B)  the maximum amount of square footage available for inventory storage in a facility. 
C)  determined by raw materials flows. 
D)  the maximum amount of work that an organization is capable of completing in a given period of time.

Question 10

Most processes are basically organized the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is offshoring? How does it affect manufacturing and logistics?

Accepted Answer

When an activity is relocated to a contr

Question 12

Discuss the role of production operations in Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Accepted Answer

Many of the supply chain and logistics a

Question 13

Capacity planning and materials planning are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Packaging is:

Accepted Answer

A)  critical to logistics. 
B)  critical to manufacturing. 
C)  critical to product differential. 
D)  a factor in outsourcing. 
A)  critical to logistics. 
B)  critical to manufacturing. 
C)  critical to product differential. 
D)  a factor in outsourcing.

Question 15

A newly launched twenty-first century addition to production strategy which leverages lean manufacturing strategies, Six Sigma best practices, and real-time actionable intelligence from the factory floor is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time inventory. 
B)  adaptive manufacturing. 
C)  machine flexibility. 
D)  capacity requirements planning. 
A)  just-in-time inventory. 
B)  adaptive manufacturing. 
C)  machine flexibility. 
D)  capacity requirements planning.

Question 16

Which of these is not a production method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make-to-stock 
B)  Create-to-order 
C)  Build-to-order 
D)  Assemble-to-order 
A)  Make-to-stock 
B)  Create-to-order 
C)  Build-to-order 
D)  Assemble-to-order

Question 17

Discuss the challenges facing production managers.

Accepted Answer

Operations managers face numerous challe

Question 18

Manufacturing and production operations create form utility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Machine flexibility provides the ability to produce different types of products as well as change the order of operations executed on a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A push-based strategy works well for supply chains that focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  lean production. 
B)  the anticipation of demand or without knowledge of customer orders. 
C)  work centers and offshore sourcing. 
D)  the immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, low-cost, standardized goods. 
A)  lean production. 
B)  the anticipation of demand or without knowledge of customer orders. 
C)  work centers and offshore sourcing. 
D)  the immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, low-cost, standardized goods.

There are four assembly processes. Name all four, and pick two to discuss in detail.

Packaging is very important in the manufacturing operation.

Resource requirements planning (RRP):

MRP is most effective at managing independent demand items.

A workcenter is a fixed layout where the product remains in place for the duration of production.

Which of the following is not a reactive capability strategy?

Discuss the role of packaging from a logistics perspective.

World-class organizations can improve performance along multiple dimensions without making extensive performance tradeoffs or sacrifices.

Capacity is:

Most processes are basically organized the same.

What is offshoring? How does it affect manufacturing and logistics?

Discuss the role of production operations in Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Capacity planning and materials planning are the same.

Packaging is:

A newly launched twenty-first century addition to production strategy which leverages lean manufacturing strategies, Six Sigma best practices, and real-time actionable intelligence from the factory floor is called:

Which of these is not a production method?

Discuss the challenges facing production managers.

Manufacturing and production operations create form utility.

Machine flexibility provides the ability to produce different types of products as well as change the order of operations executed on a product.

A push-based strategy works well for supply chains that focus on:

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Distribution and Omni Channel Network Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Distribution

Transportation

Aligning Supply Chains

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

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Exam 6: Operations Producing Goods and Services

There are four assembly processes. Name all four, and pick two to discuss in detail.

Packaging is very important in the manufacturing operation.

Resource requirements planning (RRP):

MRP is most effective at managing independent demand items.

A workcenter is a fixed layout where the product remains in place for the duration of production.

Which of the following is not a reactive capability strategy?

Discuss the role of packaging from a logistics perspective.

World-class organizations can improve performance along multiple dimensions without making extensive performance tradeoffs or sacrifices.

Capacity is:

Most processes are basically organized the same.

What is offshoring? How does it affect manufacturing and logistics?

Discuss the role of production operations in Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Capacity planning and materials planning are the same.

Packaging is:

A newly launched twenty-first century addition to production strategy which leverages lean manufacturing strategies, Six Sigma best practices, and real-time actionable intelligence from the factory floor is called:

Which of these is not a production method?

Discuss the challenges facing production managers.

Manufacturing and production operations create form utility.

Machine flexibility provides the ability to produce different types of products as well as change the order of operations executed on a product.

A push-based strategy works well for supply chains that focus on:

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Distribution and Omni Channel Network Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Distribution

Transportation

Aligning Supply Chains

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters