Question 1

Describe how process structure is linked with inventory policies.

Accepted Answer

Using make-to-stock,assemble-t

Question 2

MORE fixed automation typically means

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased labor productivity. 
B)  longer cycle time. 
C)  higher demand volumes. 
D)  lower sales. 
A)  decreased labor productivity. 
B)  longer cycle time. 
C)  higher demand volumes. 
D)  lower sales.

Question 3

________ is the selection of the inputs,operations,work flows,and methods that transform inputs into outputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the selection of the inputs,operations,work...

Question 4

How can flow diagrams and process charts be used to study and improve operations? Include descriptions of these two tools,the types of questions that can be addressed with them,and the extent to which teams can be used.Be as complete as time permits.

Accepted Answer

Flow diagrams trace the flow of informat

Question 5

A back-office process has high customer involvement,and takes place out of sight of the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One method of gaining focus is to

Accepted Answer

A)  build large enough factories to produce all products and services the company offers. 
B)  hire more specialists and supervisors to control the operations. 
C)  reorganize existing facilities to the plant-within-plant approach. 
D)  remodel stores to create the effect of many small boutiques under one roof. 
A)  build large enough factories to produce all products and services the company offers. 
B)  hire more specialists and supervisors to control the operations. 
C)  reorganize existing facilities to the plant-within-plant approach. 
D)  remodel stores to create the effect of many small boutiques under one roof.

Question 7

Process charts trace the flow of information,customers,employees,equipment,or materials through a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Petroleum refineries typically use continuous processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be associated with a high volume production?

Accepted Answer

A)  a continuous or line process 
B)  high capital-intensity and automation 
C)  high levels of customer involvement 
D)  less resource flexibility 
A)  a continuous or line process 
B)  high capital-intensity and automation 
C)  high levels of customer involvement 
D)  less resource flexibility

Question 10

Continuous processes have a high level of customization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be associated with a low volume production?

Accepted Answer

A)  high resource flexibility 
B)  high capital-intensity and automation 
C)  less customer involvement 
D)  line or continuous process 
A)  high resource flexibility 
B)  high capital-intensity and automation 
C)  less customer involvement 
D)  line or continuous process

Question 12

________ are different operations within a facility with individualized competitive priorities,processes,and workforces under the same roof.

Accepted Answer

Plants wit

Question 13

A firm's supply chain is sometimes called the value chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a vertical corporation,competitors enter into short-term partnerships to respond to market opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which one of the following statements on the concept of focused factories is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize economies of scale, rather than diseconomies of scale 
B)  prefer larger facilities producing all of the products or services the company offers 
C)  reduce the range of demands placed on a factory so management can concentrate on fewer tasks 
D)  emphasize flexibility rather than cost 
A)  emphasize economies of scale, rather than diseconomies of scale 
B)  prefer larger facilities producing all of the products or services the company offers 
C)  reduce the range of demands placed on a factory so management can concentrate on fewer tasks 
D)  emphasize flexibility rather than cost

Question 16

Resource flexibility helps to absorb the feast-or-famine workloads in individual operations that are caused by low-volume,jumbled routings,and fluid scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding capital intensity is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capital intensity can be a prohibitive investment for low-volume operations. 
B)  Decreased amounts of automation increase capital intensity. 
C)  Automation refers to a system or piece of equipment that is self-regulating and self-acting. 
D)  Leasing is a method to acquire equipment while defraying financial risk. 
A)  Capital intensity can be a prohibitive investment for low-volume operations. 
B)  Decreased amounts of automation increase capital intensity. 
C)  Automation refers to a system or piece of equipment that is self-regulating and self-acting. 
D)  Leasing is a method to acquire equipment while defraying financial risk.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding resource flexibility is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training is a small part of worker flexibility. 
B)  Specialization of employees is consistent with worker flexibility. 
C)  Worker flexibility is not a priority if the process is subject to hourly or seasonal peaks in demand. 
D)  The use of registered nurses is preferred in some hospitals because they can perform all nursing tasks. 
A)  Training is a small part of worker flexibility. 
B)  Specialization of employees is consistent with worker flexibility. 
C)  Worker flexibility is not a priority if the process is subject to hourly or seasonal peaks in demand. 
D)  The use of registered nurses is preferred in some hospitals because they can perform all nursing tasks.

Question 19

________ is the systematic study of the activities and flows of each process to improve its performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the systematic study of the...

Question 20

Economies of ________ reflect the ability to produce multiple products more cheaply in combination than separately.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Economies of ________ reflect the ability to...

Exam 3: Process Configuration

Describe how process structure is linked with inventory policies.

MORE fixed automation typically means

________ is the selection of the inputs,operations,work flows,and methods that transform inputs into outputs.

How can flow diagrams and process charts be used to study and improve operations? Include descriptions of these two tools,the types of questions that can be addressed with them,and the extent to which teams can be used.Be as complete as time permits.

A back-office process has high customer involvement,and takes place out of sight of the customer.

One method of gaining focus is to

Process charts trace the flow of information,customers,employees,equipment,or materials through a process.

Petroleum refineries typically use continuous processes.

Which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be associated with a high volume production?

Continuous processes have a high level of customization.

Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be associated with a low volume production?

________ are different operations within a facility with individualized competitive priorities,processes,and workforces under the same roof.

A firm's supply chain is sometimes called the value chain.

In a vertical corporation,competitors enter into short-term partnerships to respond to market opportunities.

Which one of the following statements on the concept of focused factories is best?

Resource flexibility helps to absorb the feast-or-famine workloads in individual operations that are caused by low-volume,jumbled routings,and fluid scheduling.

Which of the following statements regarding capital intensity is NOT true?

Which of the following statements regarding resource flexibility is best?

________ is the systematic study of the activities and flows of each process to improve its performance.

Economies of ________ reflect the ability to produce multiple products more cheaply in combination than separately.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters