Question 1

An organization chart can be used to compare the present method for a quantity check with a revised method of inspection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ maintenance is a program that addresses all factors that slow down or stop a productive process.

Accepted Answer

A) Total productive 
B) Lead time 
C) Remedial 
D) Preventive 
A) Total productive 
B) Lead time 
C) Remedial 
D) Preventive

Question 3

The length of time required for each unit of the order to go from the start of the process to its finish would be calculated and shown as _____ time.

Accepted Answer

A) process 
B) cycle 
C) startup 
D) end 
A) process 
B) cycle 
C) startup 
D) end

Question 4

The severe costs of flow shop stoppages generally guide the choice of an effective,complete program of preventive maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People who provide services to other people are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) employees 
B) managers 
C) operators 
D) none of the above 
A) employees 
B) managers 
C) operators 
D) none of the above

Question 6

_____ is a Japanese method aimed at preventing production line failures.

Accepted Answer

A) Total production management 
B) Poka-yoke 
C) Lead time kaizen 
D) Remedial maintenance 
A) Total production management 
B) Poka-yoke 
C) Lead time kaizen 
D) Remedial maintenance

Question 7

The _____ permits intelligent assignment of operators to machines and allows for synchronization of operations because time-matching is inherent in the charting.

Accepted Answer

A) TMP 
B) MOC 
C) RM 
D) PM 
A) TMP 
B) MOC 
C) RM 
D) PM

Question 8

_____ is defined as the application of computer software to evaluate the performance of a process.

Accepted Answer

A) CI 
B) CAPP 
C) REE 
D) TMP 
A) CI 
B) CAPP 
C) REE 
D) TMP

Question 9

Symbols for process charts are now regulated because of the growth in types of processes,the need to encourage flexibility,and the impact of computerization of process analysis and redesign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

SMED concepts are limited to manufacturing.Just in case the meaning of the acronym was missed,SMED = single-minute exchange of dies.It sure sounds like manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When the costs of process disruptions are extreme or life threatening,the vulnerability can be addressed by

Accepted Answer

A) redundancy. 
B) SMED. 
C) JIT. 
D) kaizen. 
A) redundancy. 
B) SMED. 
C) JIT. 
D) kaizen.

Question 12

TPM for the flow shop has many costs associated with it.These include:

Accepted Answer

A) cost of repairing the equipment at the station. 
B) cost of lost production. 
C) cost of line start-up. 
D) all of the above 
A) cost of repairing the equipment at the station. 
B) cost of lost production. 
C) cost of line start-up. 
D) all of the above

Question 13

What seven points should be considered for process flow design?

Accepted Answer

(1) Alternative process flows are always

Question 14

A policy of _____ specifies that everything possible will be done to eliminate malfunctions and failures.

Accepted Answer

A) total production maintenance 
B) zero breakdowns 
C) optimal breakdowns 
D) zero tolerance 
A) total production maintenance 
B) zero breakdowns 
C) optimal breakdowns 
D) zero tolerance

Question 15

There are competitive advantages,including enhanced profitability,for those in P/OM who consistently avoid waste and disruption by improving process flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ charts allow for the use of management by exception methods.This can be applied to important quality variables that could readily include maintenance dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) Control 
B) Process 
C) Flow 
D) Shop 
A) Control 
B) Process 
C) Flow 
D) Shop

Question 17

A _____ occurs when a growth process,such as increasing sales per week,or an epidemic of flu cases reported per day,stops accelerating,and begins to decelerate,or vice versa.

Accepted Answer

A) SMED discovery 
B) good forecast 
C) successful transition to outsourcing 
D) tipping point 
A) SMED discovery 
B) good forecast 
C) successful transition to outsourcing 
D) tipping point

Question 18

Although they are two different methods,_____ versus starting from scratch,both of them,when properly done,can result in a new and better process flowchart.

Accepted Answer

A) reengineering 
B) continual improvement 
C) process improvement 
D) redesign 
A) reengineering 
B) continual improvement 
C) process improvement 
D) redesign

Question 19

The lead time is the interval that elapses between seeing the need for placing an order and receiving the goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What factors are vital to achieving optimal process management?

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing between orders,

An organization chart can be used to compare the present method for a quantity check with a revised method of inspection.

_____ maintenance is a program that addresses all factors that slow down or stop a productive process.

The length of time required for each unit of the order to go from the start of the process to its finish would be calculated and shown as _____ time.

The severe costs of flow shop stoppages generally guide the choice of an effective,complete program of preventive maintenance.

People who provide services to other people are called _____.

_____ is a Japanese method aimed at preventing production line failures.

The _____ permits intelligent assignment of operators to machines and allows for synchronization of operations because time-matching is inherent in the charting.

_____ is defined as the application of computer software to evaluate the performance of a process.

Symbols for process charts are now regulated because of the growth in types of processes,the need to encourage flexibility,and the impact of computerization of process analysis and redesign.

SMED concepts are limited to manufacturing.Just in case the meaning of the acronym was missed,SMED = single-minute exchange of dies.It sure sounds like manufacturing.

When the costs of process disruptions are extreme or life threatening,the vulnerability can be addressed by

TPM for the flow shop has many costs associated with it.These include:

What seven points should be considered for process flow design?

A policy of _____ specifies that everything possible will be done to eliminate malfunctions and failures.

There are competitive advantages,including enhanced profitability,for those in P/OM who consistently avoid waste and disruption by improving process flows.

_____ charts allow for the use of management by exception methods.This can be applied to important quality variables that could readily include maintenance dimensions.

A _____ occurs when a growth process,such as increasing sales per week,or an epidemic of flu cases reported per day,stops accelerating,and begins to decelerate,or vice versa.

Although they are two different methods,_____ versus starting from scratch,both of them,when properly done,can result in a new and better process flowchart.

The lead time is the interval that elapses between seeing the need for placing an order and receiving the goods or services.

What factors are vital to achieving optimal process management?

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

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 6: Process Analysis and Redesign

An organization chart can be used to compare the present method for a quantity check with a revised method of inspection.

_____ maintenance is a program that addresses all factors that slow down or stop a productive process.

The length of time required for each unit of the order to go from the start of the process to its finish would be calculated and shown as _____ time.

The severe costs of flow shop stoppages generally guide the choice of an effective,complete program of preventive maintenance.

People who provide services to other people are called _____.

_____ is a Japanese method aimed at preventing production line failures.

The _____ permits intelligent assignment of operators to machines and allows for synchronization of operations because time-matching is inherent in the charting.

_____ is defined as the application of computer software to evaluate the performance of a process.

Symbols for process charts are now regulated because of the growth in types of processes,the need to encourage flexibility,and the impact of computerization of process analysis and redesign.

SMED concepts are limited to manufacturing.Just in case the meaning of the acronym was missed,SMED = single-minute exchange of dies.It sure sounds like manufacturing.

When the costs of process disruptions are extreme or life threatening,the vulnerability can be addressed by

TPM for the flow shop has many costs associated with it.These include:

What seven points should be considered for process flow design?

A policy of _____ specifies that everything possible will be done to eliminate malfunctions and failures.

There are competitive advantages,including enhanced profitability,for those in P/OM who consistently avoid waste and disruption by improving process flows.

_____ charts allow for the use of management by exception methods.This can be applied to important quality variables that could readily include maintenance dimensions.

A _____ occurs when a growth process,such as increasing sales per week,or an epidemic of flu cases reported per day,stops accelerating,and begins to decelerate,or vice versa.

Although they are two different methods,_____ versus starting from scratch,both of them,when properly done,can result in a new and better process flowchart.

The lead time is the interval that elapses between seeing the need for placing an order and receiving the goods or services.

What factors are vital to achieving optimal process management?

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

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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