Question 1

The just-in-time system schedules arrival of inventory so that it can be used almost immediately and will not need to be stored on site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____________________ combine automated workstations with computer-controlled transportation devices called automatic guided vehicles that move materials between workstations and into and out of the system.

Accepted Answer

Flexible m

Question 3

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

A)  to eliminate shrinkage 
B)  to reduce customer defection 
C)  to create a team environment 
D)  to create a zero-defect environment 
A)  to eliminate shrinkage 
B)  to reduce customer defection 
C)  to create a team environment 
D)  to create a zero-defect environment

Question 4

Which of the following statements about reverse auctions is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reverse auctions are an effective procurement process for critical production materials. 
B)  Large manufacturers do not engage in reverse auctions. 
C)  In a reverse auction,potential suppliers bid against each other. 
D)  There are no risks associated with reverse auctions. 
A)  Reverse auctions are an effective procurement process for critical production materials. 
B)  Large manufacturers do not engage in reverse auctions. 
C)  In a reverse auction,potential suppliers bid against each other. 
D)  There are no risks associated with reverse auctions.

Question 5

A(n)____________________ process uses long production runs that may last days,weeks,or months without equipment shutdown.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ process uses long production runs that...

Question 6

Underlying the success of supply chain management is the ability to use enterprise resource planning systems to monitor for changes in supplier product quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A hot cocoa mix combines dry milk,whey,corn syrup,processed cocoa,aspartame,and artificial flavourings and colours.This conversion process is an example of which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  the assembly process 
B)  production integration 
C)  consumer product conversion 
D)  process manufacturing 
A)  the assembly process 
B)  production integration 
C)  consumer product conversion 
D)  process manufacturing

Question 8

Which of the following is the technology involved in designing,constructing,and operating computer-controlled machines that can perform tasks independently?

Accepted Answer

A)  robotics 
B)  process manufacturing 
C)  mechanization 
D)  computer-based manufacturing 
A)  robotics 
B)  process manufacturing 
C)  mechanization 
D)  computer-based manufacturing

Question 9

Which of the following is a useful tool for routing where production managers "map" the flow from suppliers through the factory to customers?

Accepted Answer

A)  value-stream mapping 
B)  route visualization 
C)  production charting 
D)  bottleneck identification 
A)  value-stream mapping 
B)  route visualization 
C)  production charting 
D)  bottleneck identification

Question 10

Which of the following is the process that converts inputs into outputs that can be sold as goods and services?

Accepted Answer

A)  production 
B)  marketing 
C)  specialization 
D)  mechanization 
A)  production 
B)  marketing 
C)  specialization 
D)  mechanization

Question 11

A flexible manufacturing system is a production system that can be easily changed from continuous to repetitive to intermittent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A continuous or repetitive production process is sometimes referred to as an assembly line or a ____________________ layout.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A continuous or repetitive production process is...

Question 13

____________________ is a popular computerized system of controlling inventories that uses a master list to ensure materials,labour,and equipment needed for production are at the right places in the right amounts at the right time.

Accepted Answer

Materials

Question 14

Levi Strauss was strongly praised when it announced it was leaving China in 1993 because of the country's poor human rights record.However,China is also an inexpensive place to manufacture clothing,and in spite of its announcement,Levi did not stop making clothing in China.Which of the following facility location factors was most likely instrumental in Levi's deciding to continue operating its facility in China?

Accepted Answer

A)  nearness to customers 
B)  proximity to raw materials 
C)  availability of production inputs 
D)  access to transportation 
A)  nearness to customers 
B)  proximity to raw materials 
C)  availability of production inputs 
D)  access to transportation

Question 15

The marketing division makes make-or-buy decisions for the production division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  a small print shop 
B)  a company that manufactures the helium balloon characters used in a parade 
C)  a manufacturer of customized air filters 
D)  a motorcycle manufacturer 
A)  a small print shop 
B)  a company that manufactures the helium balloon characters used in a parade 
C)  a manufacturer of customized air filters 
D)  a motorcycle manufacturer

Question 17

The ____________________ layout arranges work flow around the process,grouping together all workers who perform similar tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ layout arranges work flow around...

Question 18

Which of the following companies would be LEAST LIKELY to use the continuous process?

Accepted Answer

A)  a plywood plant 
B)  a bakery 
C)  a chemical company 
D)  an oil refinery 
A)  a plywood plant 
B)  a bakery 
C)  a chemical company 
D)  an oil refinery

Question 19

How does materials requirement planning differ from enterprise resource planning?

Accepted Answer

Unlike MRP,ERP incorporates in

Question 20

A company starts up a website where customers can create the perfect athletic shoe to support their particular shape of feet and style of activity.Visitors to the site select from 15 different elements to design a pair of shoes perfect for them.This company uses which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time production 
B)  individualized production 
C)  niche manufacturing 
D)  mass customization 
A)  just-in-time production 
B)  individualized production 
C)  niche manufacturing 
D)  mass customization

The just-in-time system schedules arrival of inventory so that it can be used almost immediately and will not need to be stored on site.

____________________ combine automated workstations with computer-controlled transportation devices called automatic guided vehicles that move materials between workstations and into and out of the system.

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?

Which of the following statements about reverse auctions is MOST accurate?

A(n)____________________ process uses long production runs that may last days,weeks,or months without equipment shutdown.

Underlying the success of supply chain management is the ability to use enterprise resource planning systems to monitor for changes in supplier product quality.

A hot cocoa mix combines dry milk,whey,corn syrup,processed cocoa,aspartame,and artificial flavourings and colours.This conversion process is an example of which of the following processes?

Which of the following is the technology involved in designing,constructing,and operating computer-controlled machines that can perform tasks independently?

Which of the following is a useful tool for routing where production managers "map" the flow from suppliers through the factory to customers?

Which of the following is the process that converts inputs into outputs that can be sold as goods and services?

A flexible manufacturing system is a production system that can be easily changed from continuous to repetitive to intermittent.

A continuous or repetitive production process is sometimes referred to as an assembly line or a ____________________ layout.

____________________ is a popular computerized system of controlling inventories that uses a master list to ensure materials,labour,and equipment needed for production are at the right places in the right amounts at the right time.

The marketing division makes make-or-buy decisions for the production division.

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?

The ____________________ layout arranges work flow around the process,grouping together all workers who perform similar tasks.

Which of the following companies would be LEAST LIKELY to use the continuous process?

How does materials requirement planning differ from enterprise resource planning?

A company starts up a website where customers can create the perfect athletic shoe to support their particular shape of feet and style of activity.Visitors to the site select from 15 different elements to design a pair of shoes perfect for them.This company uses which of the following processes?

understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition

the Global Marketplace and Governments’ Roles

Social Trends, social Responsibility, and Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Using Technology to Manage Information and for Business Success

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Motivating Employees

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Understanding the Customer

Creating Marketing Strategies

Using Financial Information and Accounting

Understanding Money, financial Institutions, and the Securities Markets

Managing the Firm’s Finances

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Exam 11: Achieving World-class Operations Management

The just-in-time system schedules arrival of inventory so that it can be used almost immediately and will not need to be stored on site.

____________________ combine automated workstations with computer-controlled transportation devices called automatic guided vehicles that move materials between workstations and into and out of the system.

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?

Which of the following statements about reverse auctions is MOST accurate?

A(n)____________________ process uses long production runs that may last days,weeks,or months without equipment shutdown.

Underlying the success of supply chain management is the ability to use enterprise resource planning systems to monitor for changes in supplier product quality.

A hot cocoa mix combines dry milk,whey,corn syrup,processed cocoa,aspartame,and artificial flavourings and colours.This conversion process is an example of which of the following processes?

Which of the following is the technology involved in designing,constructing,and operating computer-controlled machines that can perform tasks independently?

Which of the following is a useful tool for routing where production managers "map" the flow from suppliers through the factory to customers?

Which of the following is the process that converts inputs into outputs that can be sold as goods and services?

A flexible manufacturing system is a production system that can be easily changed from continuous to repetitive to intermittent.

A continuous or repetitive production process is sometimes referred to as an assembly line or a ____________________ layout.

____________________ is a popular computerized system of controlling inventories that uses a master list to ensure materials,labour,and equipment needed for production are at the right places in the right amounts at the right time.

The marketing division makes make-or-buy decisions for the production division.

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?

The ____________________ layout arranges work flow around the process,grouping together all workers who perform similar tasks.

Which of the following companies would be LEAST LIKELY to use the continuous process?

How does materials requirement planning differ from enterprise resource planning?

A company starts up a website where customers can create the perfect athletic shoe to support their particular shape of feet and style of activity.Visitors to the site select from 15 different elements to design a pair of shoes perfect for them.This company uses which of the following processes?

understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition

the Global Marketplace and Governments’ Roles

Social Trends, social Responsibility, and Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Using Technology to Manage Information and for Business Success

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Motivating Employees

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Understanding the Customer

Creating Marketing Strategies

Using Financial Information and Accounting

Understanding Money, financial Institutions, and the Securities Markets

Managing the Firm’s Finances

Filters