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One of the similarities between repetitive focus and mass customization is


A) the wide variety of outputs.
B) module inputs.
C) the process layout.
D) the standard cost.
E) the high volume of outputs.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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An organization is considering three process configuration options.There are two different intermittent processes,as well as a repetitive focus.The smaller intermittent process has fixed costs of $3,000 per month,and variable costs of $10 per unit.The larger intermittent process has fixed costs of $12,000 per month and variable costs of $2 per unit.A repetitive focus plant has fixed costs of $50,000 and variable costs of $1 per unit. a.If the company produced 20,000 units,what would be its cost under each of the three choices? b.Which process offers the lowest cost to produce 40,000 units? What is that cost?

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(a)at 20,000 units,the costs are small i...

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One of the similarities between process focus and mass-customization is


A) the volume of outputs.
B) the process layout.
C) the standard cost.
D) the variety of outputs.
E) location of facilities.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Time-function mapping is a flowchart with time added to the horizontal axis.

A) True
B) False

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Identify the advances being made in technology to enhance production.

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Technology used to enhance production in...

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One fundamental difference between a process chart and a process map is that


A) the process chart uses a time dimension,while a process map is not time-oriented.
B) the process chart includes the supply chain,while the process map stays within an organization.
C) the process chart is more like a table,while the process map is more like a schematic diagram.
D) the process chart focuses on the customer and on the provider's interaction with the customer,while the process map does not deal directly with the customer.
E) there is no difference.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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In an affluent society,how do we produce a wide number of options for products at low cost?

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Process X has fixed costs of $10,000 and variable costs of $2.40 per unit.Process Y has fixed costs of $9,000 and variable costs of $2.25 per unit.Which of the following statements is true?


A) The crossover point is approximately 6667 units.
B) It is impossible for one process to have both of its costs lower than those of another process.
C) Process Y is cheaper than process X at all volumes;there is no crossover point.
D) Process X should be selected for very large production volumes.
E) Process X is more profitable than process Y and should be selected.

F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

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An organization's approach to transforming resources into goods and services is called its ________.

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Explain,in your own words,what a flexible manufacturing system is.List the benefits of flexible manufacturing systems.

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An FMS is a system using an automated wo...

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Process control is the use of information technology to monitor and control a physical process.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is false regarding vision systems?


A) They are consistently accurate.
B) They are modest in cost.
C) They do not become bored.
D) Results are often unreliable.
E) None of the above are true.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following is not typical of process control systems?


A) The output may take numerous forms including warning lights or statistical process control charts.
B) The data are analyzed by computer,which generates feedback.
C) Their sensors take measurements on a periodic basis.
D) The sensors' measurements are digitized.
E) The data are continuously analyzed by a person,who generates feedback.

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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Harley Davidson


A) utilizes job shops to make each of its modules.
B) uses product focused manufacturing.
C) uses a large number of modules to build a small number of different bikes.
D) uses work cells to feed its assembly line.
E) uses a continuous manufacturing approach.

F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

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Mass customization,when done correctly,does all of the following except


A) increases pressure on supply-chain performance.
B) helps eliminate the guesswork that comes with sales forecasting.
C) drives down inventories.
D) increases pressure on scheduling.
E) loosens relationships between the manufacturer and its suppliers.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Utilization in process-oriented facilities is frequently low because


A) the postponement strategy for improving service productivity is being used.
B) scheduling in process-oriented facilities is not very complex.
C) with high fixed costs,utilization is not very important.
D) excess capacity for peak demands is desirable.
E) low raw material inventories cause machines to be idled.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

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The textbook described four basic process models,and hinted that there are others.Construct an example of a hybrid process.Can this process be applied in any well-known organization? How common do you think hybrid processes are?

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The four R's of sustainability do not include


A) recycling.
B) resources.
C) regulations.
D) reputation.
E) responsibility.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following phrases best describes process focus?


A) low volume,high variety
B) finished goods are usually made to a forecast and stored
C) operators are modestly skilled
D) high fixed costs,low variable costs
E) raw material inventories are low relative to the value of the product

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Which of the following technologies would enable a cashier to scan the entire contents of a shopping cart in seconds?


A) ASRS
B) AGV
C) CAD/CAM
D) RFID
E) FMS

F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

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