Question 1

_____ concerns the use of methods for obtaining effective procurement,storage,and movement of materials.

Accepted Answer

A) Continuous process planning 
B) Logistics 
C) Economies of scale 
D) Flow shop design 
A) Continuous process planning 
B) Logistics 
C) Economies of scale 
D) Flow shop design

Question 2

When sufficient demand exists,the job shop is the preferred process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In this process,the sequence of assembly goes from twigs to branches (subassemblies) to the trunk (which is the final assembly).

Accepted Answer

A) analytic 
B) flow 
C) synthetic 
D) assembly 
A) analytic 
B) flow 
C) synthetic 
D) assembly

Question 4

The flow shop is often described as being a serialized production process,which means sequentially in order,regular and continuous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Simulation modeling is used for production scheduling and inventory control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Henry Ford believed the Model T could be improved but the process of making it could not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ are realized when set-up cost reductions allow more frequent changeovers without increasing the cost per unit of output.

Accepted Answer

A) Economies of scale 
B) Intermittent flow shop gains 
C) Economies of scope 
D) Flexible process system advantages 
A) Economies of scale 
B) Intermittent flow shop gains 
C) Economies of scope 
D) Flexible process system advantages

Question 8

A(n) _____ combines the various materials,components,subassemblies,etc.,into a single,basic product,or into several similar products.

Accepted Answer

A) supply chain 
B) analytic process 
C) synthetic process 
D) process flow 
A) supply chain 
B) analytic process 
C) synthetic process 
D) process flow

Question 9

The auto assembly process (described in the text) follows a _____-step synthetic process to assemble a vehicle.

Accepted Answer

A) three 
B) five 
C) six 
D) four 
A) three 
B) five 
C) six 
D) four

Question 10

Processes are often identified by what they make and they are similarly named for what they produce,like swiss-cheese,truck or auto assembly,and market research reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The systems view of relationships between service products and processes is similar to the systems view of relationships between goods and processes for manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The analytic process does not apply to information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A _____ is defined as all of the elements that make up the products and services delivered to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) synthetic process 
B) value chain 
C) flow process 
D) supply chain 
A) synthetic process 
B) value chain 
C) flow process 
D) supply chain

Question 14

Job shops have some special-purpose equipment (SPE) for larger batch sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The relationship depicted by the Hayes and Wheelwright matrix indicates that as products move from low volume and high variety to high volume and commodity products with no variety,the process type moves from the job shop to the continuous flow system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Synthesis is defined as many inputs combining to form a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The issue of storage of components and timing of their delivery is directly related to the rate at which the process is working.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The negative press that the flow shop gets because repetitious work is boring and mind-numbing cannot be overcome with proper job design and the rotation of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The synthetic process used by auto makers,in order is

Accepted Answer

A) stamping,body assembly,paint,trim,QC,and shipping. 
B) body assembly,stamping,trim,QC,paint,and shipping. 
C) stamping,paint,body assembly,trim,QC and shipping. 
D) body assembly,trim,stamping,QC,paint,and shipping. 
A) stamping,body assembly,paint,trim,QC,and shipping. 
B) body assembly,stamping,trim,QC,paint,and shipping. 
C) stamping,paint,body assembly,trim,QC and shipping. 
D) body assembly,trim,stamping,QC,paint,and shipping.

Question 20

Define best practice.How is it used?

Accepted Answer

Best practice is a process standard that

_____ concerns the use of methods for obtaining effective procurement,storage,and movement of materials.

When sufficient demand exists,the job shop is the preferred process.

In this process,the sequence of assembly goes from twigs to branches (subassemblies) to the trunk (which is the final assembly).

The flow shop is often described as being a serialized production process,which means sequentially in order,regular and continuous.

Simulation modeling is used for production scheduling and inventory control.

Henry Ford believed the Model T could be improved but the process of making it could not.

_____ are realized when set-up cost reductions allow more frequent changeovers without increasing the cost per unit of output.

A(n) _____ combines the various materials,components,subassemblies,etc.,into a single,basic product,or into several similar products.

The auto assembly process (described in the text) follows a _____-step synthetic process to assemble a vehicle.

Processes are often identified by what they make and they are similarly named for what they produce,like swiss-cheese,truck or auto assembly,and market research reports.

The systems view of relationships between service products and processes is similar to the systems view of relationships between goods and processes for manufacturing.

The analytic process does not apply to information systems.

A _____ is defined as all of the elements that make up the products and services delivered to customers.

Job shops have some special-purpose equipment (SPE) for larger batch sizes.

The relationship depicted by the Hayes and Wheelwright matrix indicates that as products move from low volume and high variety to high volume and commodity products with no variety,the process type moves from the job shop to the continuous flow system.

Synthesis is defined as many inputs combining to form a whole.

The issue of storage of components and timing of their delivery is directly related to the rate at which the process is working.

The negative press that the flow shop gets because repetitious work is boring and mind-numbing cannot be overcome with proper job design and the rotation of jobs.

The synthetic process used by auto makers,in order is

Define best practice.How is it used?

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 5: Process Configuration Strategies

_____ concerns the use of methods for obtaining effective procurement,storage,and movement of materials.

When sufficient demand exists,the job shop is the preferred process.

In this process,the sequence of assembly goes from twigs to branches (subassemblies) to the trunk (which is the final assembly).

The flow shop is often described as being a serialized production process,which means sequentially in order,regular and continuous.

Simulation modeling is used for production scheduling and inventory control.

Henry Ford believed the Model T could be improved but the process of making it could not.

_____ are realized when set-up cost reductions allow more frequent changeovers without increasing the cost per unit of output.

A(n) _____ combines the various materials,components,subassemblies,etc.,into a single,basic product,or into several similar products.

The auto assembly process (described in the text) follows a _____-step synthetic process to assemble a vehicle.

Processes are often identified by what they make and they are similarly named for what they produce,like swiss-cheese,truck or auto assembly,and market research reports.

The systems view of relationships between service products and processes is similar to the systems view of relationships between goods and processes for manufacturing.

The analytic process does not apply to information systems.

A _____ is defined as all of the elements that make up the products and services delivered to customers.

Job shops have some special-purpose equipment (SPE) for larger batch sizes.

The relationship depicted by the Hayes and Wheelwright matrix indicates that as products move from low volume and high variety to high volume and commodity products with no variety,the process type moves from the job shop to the continuous flow system.

Synthesis is defined as many inputs combining to form a whole.

The issue of storage of components and timing of their delivery is directly related to the rate at which the process is working.

The negative press that the flow shop gets because repetitious work is boring and mind-numbing cannot be overcome with proper job design and the rotation of jobs.

The synthetic process used by auto makers,in order is

Define best practice.How is it used?

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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