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What is the main justification for Mass Production?

Very large volume of production (correct)

Low production capacities

High customization of products

Flexibility in production

Which of the following is a characteristic of Continuous Production?

High flexibility in operations

Very small volume of production

Manual material handling

Perfectly balanced production lines (correct)

What type of process sequence does Mass Production typically follow?

Random sequence of operations

Highly flexible sequence

No specific sequencing

Predetermined sequence of operations (correct)

In Continuous Production, what is the status of material handling?

Fully automated material handling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Mass Production over Continuous Production?

Low in-process inventory Signup and view all the answers

Which production system is characterized by the ability to identify component materials with the final product?

Continuous Production Signup and view all the answers

What is a key operational objective related to product performance?

Dependability Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically considered an operations objective?

Cost control of labor Signup and view all the answers

What does the strategic planning Forced Choice Model aim to accomplish?

Forcing management to develop strategic options for operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of overall organizational strategy?

Innovation Signup and view all the answers

What type of systems are characterized by tangible outputs according to the text?

Manufacturing systems Signup and view all the answers

Which operational planning aspect focuses on facility design according to the text?

Operational planning of facilities (design) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of job-shop production?

Highly skilled operators Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of batch production?

High inventory of materials Signup and view all the answers

In job-shop production, what type of planning is needed for sequencing product requirements?

Detailed planning Signup and view all the answers

How is plant and machinery flexibility characterized in batch production?

Adaptability for different products Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes job-shop production from batch production?

Customized product specifications Signup and view all the answers

Why do job-shop production systems require highly skilled operators?

To manage the diverse product requirements Signup and view all the answers