Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

Which production process describes a manufacturing operation in which long production runs generate finished products over a period of time?

Grey Water Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Cincinnati. The company must conduct a(n) _____ study, which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply, air conditions, and wildlife.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The organization whose mission is to develop and promote international standards for business, government, and society to facilitate global trade is _______.

Describe quality control and provide an example.

A(n) _____ is a reprogrammable machine that can repeat the same tasks numerous times without varying its movement.

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part, which simplifies the replacement process.

An important use of robots is to free humans from potentially dangerous assignments such as handling hazardous materials.

Compare analytic production systems to synthetic production systems and provide an example of each.

All of the following are expenses involved in storing inventory EXCEPT _____.

Florida Fixtures uses a computer system that controls the entire production function from designing products to handling raw materials. What kind of production system is Florida Fixtures using?

List the factors involved in the facility location decision.

The sole purpose of a successful production planning process is to ensure customer satisfaction.

Snyder Industries uses 100,000 widgets each year. If Snyder decides to place more orders each year, ordering fewer widgets each time, Snyder will be carrying _____ inventory on average and the risk of running out of inventory will _____.

A typical machine shop generally has separate departments where machines are grouped by functions such as grinding, drilling, pressing, and lathing. This is an example of a process layout.

_____ is the phase of production control that determines the sequence of work and specifies where and by whom each aspect of production will be performed.

Describe PERT and how it can be used.

Naomi is planning to open a hotel. Which of the following factors should she consider while deciding a location for the hotel?

A just-in-time inventory system seeks to eliminate anything that does not add value in operations activities by providing the right part at the right place at just the right time right before it is needed in production.

Megan's company builds custom guitars based on client specifications. Her company would best utilize a just-in-time system.