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What is the key factor that guides the selection of an appropriate process?
What is the key factor that guides the selection of an appropriate process?
- The current market conditions and trends
- The cost of equipment and machinery
- The production volume and variety requirements (correct)
- The availability of skilled workers
How are volume and variety related in process selection?
How are volume and variety related in process selection?
- They are independent of each other and can vary independently
- They are directly related, with higher volume requiring higher variety
- They are not considered in process selection
- They are inversely related, with higher volume requiring lower variety (correct)
What is the relationship between the need for flexibility and the level of variety in a process?
What is the relationship between the need for flexibility and the level of variety in a process?
- The need for flexibility is determined by factors other than variety
- The need for flexibility is directly related to the level of variety (correct)
- The need for flexibility is independent of the level of variety
- The need for flexibility is inversely related to the level of variety
What is a key characteristic of a job shop process?
What is a key characteristic of a job shop process?
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What is a potential downside of a job shop process?
What is a potential downside of a job shop process?
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How does variety affect the need for equipment flexibility in a process?
How does variety affect the need for equipment flexibility in a process?
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What is the primary purpose of the two key questions in process selection mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the two key questions in process selection mentioned in the text?
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What is a key characteristic of a continuous process?
What is a key characteristic of a continuous process?
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What is a potential advantage of a batch process compared to a job shop process?
What is a potential advantage of a batch process compared to a job shop process?
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What is a key factor that distinguishes a project-based process from the other process types mentioned?
What is a key factor that distinguishes a project-based process from the other process types mentioned?
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