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What is the main objective of process strategy?
What is the main objective of process strategy?
- To create offerings that meet customer requirements and managerial constraints (correct)
- To minimize production costs at all levels
- To eliminate any need for process reengineering
- To maximize production volume and variety
Which one of the following is an example of a process-focused facility?
Which one of the following is an example of a process-focused facility?
- A factory with a single assembly line for mass production
- A restaurant with a diverse menu and open kitchen layout
- A factory with specialized departments for welding, grinding, etc. (correct)
- An office with a shared workspace for all employees
What is the characteristic of a process-focused approach in terms of equipment and layout?
What is the characteristic of a process-focused approach in terms of equipment and layout?
- Specialized equipment for each activity and fixed layout (correct)
- Efficient equipment sharing and dynamic layout
- Modular equipment and semi-fixed layout
- Standardized equipment and flexible layout
What type of production does process focus strategy cater to?
What type of production does process focus strategy cater to?
What factors does process strategy have long term effects on?
What factors does process strategy have long term effects on?
What is the aim of mass customization in the context of process strategy?
What is the aim of mass customization in the context of process strategy?
Which type of production process is characterized by high volume but low variety of products?
Which type of production process is characterized by high volume but low variety of products?
What is another term for 'Mass Production'?
What is another term for 'Mass Production'?
Which type of production process makes small batches of custom goods while handling the entire task either by a single employee or a group of employees?
Which type of production process makes small batches of custom goods while handling the entire task either by a single employee or a group of employees?
What type of production process is associated with rapid, low-cost production to satisfy unique customer desires?
What type of production process is associated with rapid, low-cost production to satisfy unique customer desires?
Which type of facility is often organized as assembly lines and characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously?
Which type of facility is often organized as assembly lines and characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously?
In which type of production process are facilities organized by product and enable long, continuous production runs for efficient processes?
In which type of production process are facilities organized by product and enable long, continuous production runs for efficient processes?
What is the other term for 'Batch Production'?
What is the other term for 'Batch Production'?
