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Operation Strategy Lecture 6: Process Strategy Dr. Dina Allam

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Operation Strategy Lecture 6: Process Strategy Dr. Dina Allam

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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?

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?

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?

Low-volume, high-variety production Signup and view all the answers

What factors does process strategy have long term effects on?

Efficiency, production flexibility, costs, and quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of mass customization in the context of process strategy?

To offer unique products tailored to individual customer preferences Signup and view all the answers

Which type of production process is characterized by high volume but low variety of products?

Product Focus Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for 'Mass Production'?

Continuous Manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

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?

Process Focus Signup and view all the answers

What type of production process is associated with rapid, low-cost production to satisfy unique customer desires?

Mass Customization Signup and view all the answers

Which type of facility is often organized as assembly lines and characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously?

Repetitive Focus Signup and view all the answers

In which type of production process are facilities organized by product and enable long, continuous production runs for efficient processes?