Question 1

The product-process matrix shows the relationship between process structures and product volume and variety characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to Little's Law,which of the following ratios is used to find throughput rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cycle time/Process time 
B)  Throughput time/Process velocity 
C)  Process velocity/Throughput time 
D)  Inventory/Flow time 
E)  Value added time/Process velocity 
A)  Cycle time/Process time 
B)  Throughput time/Process velocity 
C)  Process velocity/Throughput time 
D)  Inventory/Flow time 
E)  Value added time/Process velocity D

Question 3

A difference between project and continuous flow categories of process flow structures is which two of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The size and bulk of the product 
B)  Discrete parts moving from workstation to workstation 
C)  Degree of equipment specialization 
D)  Being a "Virtual Factory" 
E)  Profit per unit 
A)  The size and bulk of the product 
B)  Discrete parts moving from workstation to workstation 
C)  Degree of equipment specialization 
D)  Being a "Virtual Factory" 
E)  Profit per unit A

Question 4

Break-Even Analysis can only be used in production equipment decision making when dealing solely with fixed costs,no variable costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The time needed to respond to a customer's order is called the customer response time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the sum of the task times required to produce a product is 80 minutes and the cycle time for the same product is 15 minutes,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is 8 using the assembly-line balancing procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The essential issue in satisfying customers in the make-to-stock environment is to balance the level of finished inventory against the level of service to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Little's law can be thought of as a relationship between units and time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In balancing an assembly line,workstation cycle time has to be less than the time between successive units coming off the end of the line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The assembly-line balancing procedure determines the precedence relationships of manufacturing tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The closer the customer is to the customer order decoupling point the longer it takes the customer to receive the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Assume that you are offered a new piece of equipment for $10,000.The equipment will produce 10,000 units per year with a margin of $6.00 per unit.Demand for the product being produced has been 2,000 units per year.Your current equipment is fully depreciated and can produce the 2,000 units per year at but at a margin of only $4.00 per unit.Should you purchase the new equipment? Under what conditions?

Accepted Answer

Yes.At 2,000 units per year the equipmen

Question 13

One difference between an assembly line process flow and a continuous process flow is that on the assembly line the flow is discrete rather than continuous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A continuous process indicates production of discrete parts moving from workstation to workstation at a controlled rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using the assembly-line balancing procedure,which of the following is the required cycle time if the production time in minutes per day is 1440 and the required output per day in units is 2000?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.72 
B)  1.388 
C)  250 
D)  500 
E)  Cannot be determined from the information above 
A)  0.72 
B)  1.388 
C)  250 
D)  500 
E)  Cannot be determined from the information above

Question 16

A make-to-order firm will work with the customer to design the product,and then make it from purchased materials,parts,and components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When balancing an assembly line,which of the following is not a way to reduce the longest task time below the required workstation cycle time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upgrade the equipment 
B)  Assign a roaming helper to support the line 
C)  Split the task between two workstations 
D)  Speed up the assembly line transfer mechanism 
E)  Use a more skilled worker 
A)  Upgrade the equipment 
B)  Assign a roaming helper to support the line 
C)  Split the task between two workstations 
D)  Speed up the assembly line transfer mechanism 
E)  Use a more skilled worker

Question 18

The focus in the make-to-stock environment is on providing finished goods where and when the customers want them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The term "assembly line" refers to progressive assembly linked by some material handling device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Process selection refers to the strategic decision of choosing the volume of output to produce in a manufacturing facility depending upon the way that facility produces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The product-process matrix shows the relationship between process structures and product volume and variety characteristics.

According to Little's Law,which of the following ratios is used to find throughput rate?

A difference between project and continuous flow categories of process flow structures is which two of the following?

Break-Even Analysis can only be used in production equipment decision making when dealing solely with fixed costs,no variable costs.

The time needed to respond to a customer's order is called the customer response time.

If the sum of the task times required to produce a product is 80 minutes and the cycle time for the same product is 15 minutes,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is 8 using the assembly-line balancing procedure.

The essential issue in satisfying customers in the make-to-stock environment is to balance the level of finished inventory against the level of service to the customer.

Little's law can be thought of as a relationship between units and time.

In balancing an assembly line,workstation cycle time has to be less than the time between successive units coming off the end of the line.

The assembly-line balancing procedure determines the precedence relationships of manufacturing tasks.

The closer the customer is to the customer order decoupling point the longer it takes the customer to receive the product.

One difference between an assembly line process flow and a continuous process flow is that on the assembly line the flow is discrete rather than continuous.

A continuous process indicates production of discrete parts moving from workstation to workstation at a controlled rate.

Using the assembly-line balancing procedure,which of the following is the required cycle time if the production time in minutes per day is 1440 and the required output per day in units is 2000?

A make-to-order firm will work with the customer to design the product,and then make it from purchased materials,parts,and components.

When balancing an assembly line,which of the following is not a way to reduce the longest task time below the required workstation cycle time?

The focus in the make-to-stock environment is on providing finished goods where and when the customers want them.

The term "assembly line" refers to progressive assembly linked by some material handling device.

Process selection refers to the strategic decision of choosing the volume of output to produce in a manufacturing facility depending upon the way that facility produces.

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Exam 6: Manufacturing and Service Processes

The product-process matrix shows the relationship between process structures and product volume and variety characteristics.

According to Little's Law,which of the following ratios is used to find throughput rate?

A difference between project and continuous flow categories of process flow structures is which two of the following?

Break-Even Analysis can only be used in production equipment decision making when dealing solely with fixed costs,no variable costs.

The time needed to respond to a customer's order is called the customer response time.

If the sum of the task times required to produce a product is 80 minutes and the cycle time for the same product is 15 minutes,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is 8 using the assembly-line balancing procedure.

The essential issue in satisfying customers in the make-to-stock environment is to balance the level of finished inventory against the level of service to the customer.

Little's law can be thought of as a relationship between units and time.

In balancing an assembly line,workstation cycle time has to be less than the time between successive units coming off the end of the line.

The assembly-line balancing procedure determines the precedence relationships of manufacturing tasks.

The closer the customer is to the customer order decoupling point the longer it takes the customer to receive the product.

One difference between an assembly line process flow and a continuous process flow is that on the assembly line the flow is discrete rather than continuous.

A continuous process indicates production of discrete parts moving from workstation to workstation at a controlled rate.

Using the assembly-line balancing procedure,which of the following is the required cycle time if the production time in minutes per day is 1440 and the required output per day in units is 2000?

A make-to-order firm will work with the customer to design the product,and then make it from purchased materials,parts,and components.

When balancing an assembly line,which of the following is not a way to reduce the longest task time below the required workstation cycle time?

The focus in the make-to-stock environment is on providing finished goods where and when the customers want them.

The term "assembly line" refers to progressive assembly linked by some material handling device.

Process selection refers to the strategic decision of choosing the volume of output to produce in a manufacturing facility depending upon the way that facility produces.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Strategy and Sustainability

Forecasting

Strategic Capacity Management

Projects

Service Processes

Sales and Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Quality Management and Six Sigma

Inventory Management

Lean Supply Chains

Global Sourcing and Procurement

Location, Logistics, and Distribution

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