Facilities Management Strategy

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What is a primary benefit of improving supply chain management in the context of globalization?

  • Reducing costs such as labor, taxes, and tariffs (correct)
  • Attracting and retaining local talent
  • Developing a competitive maintenance strategy
  • Enhancing inventory management through advanced scheduling

What is the primary purpose of a mission statement in an organizational context?

  • To determine the organization's scheduling approach
  • To outline the organization's competitive advantage
  • To define the organization's direction and goals (correct)
  • To define the organization's maintenance strategy

Which company is known for its efficient utilization of equipment?

  • Walmart
  • Johnson Electric
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • Southwest Airlines (correct)

Which of the following is an intangible reason to globalize?

<p>Understanding markets and learning to improve operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a strategy in an organizational context?

<p>To provide a roadmap for achieving the organization's mission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of competing on response?

<p>Flexibility in design innovation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of attracting and retaining global talent in the context of globalization?

<p>Gaining a competitive advantage through knowledge and expertise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a current challenge in Operations Management?

<p>Supply-chain partnering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of competing on response?

<p>Increasing flexibility in design innovation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company is known for its reliability in meeting schedules?

<p>German machine industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of preventive maintenance and prompt repair of facilities and equipment?

<p>To achieve high utilization of facilities and equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of competitive strategy involves providing unique products or services that differentiate a company from its competitors?

<p>Differentiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of competing on cost?

<p>To provide the maximum value as perceived by the customer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of competitive strategy?

<p>Market orientation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a maintenance strategy in supply chain management?

<p>To achieve high utilization of facilities and equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following companies is an example of a company that competes on differentiation through its unique experience?

<p>Walt Disney Magic Kingdom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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