Operations Planning: Layout Planning
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What utility do private ATM machines provide that many people are willing to pay an extra service fee for?

  • Ownership
  • Form
  • Place (correct)
  • Marketing
  • Which process combines raw materials like glass and wood to produce finished products like tables?

  • Hybrid
  • Synthetic (correct)
  • Natural
  • Analytic
  • What type of charts break down large projects into steps and specify the time required for each one?

  • MRP
  • PERT
  • JIT
  • GANTT (correct)
  • Capacity planning is closely related to which of the following in production management?

    <p>Master Production Schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layout planning approach focuses on arranging materials and machinery based on the production sequence?

    <p>Product layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does JIT stand for in the context of project management?

    <p>Just-In-Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of capacity planning in operations management?

    <p>To balance demand for goods with the ability to produce enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of system involves customers needing to be physically present during the service production?

    <p>High-contact system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of layout planning in operations management?

    <p>Optimizing the physical arrangement of facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves combining resources in the production process?

    <p>Paint production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In operations management, what is the main purpose of a master production schedule (MPS)?

    <p>To forecast and plan capacity needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of product layout in operations management?

    <p>Arranging equipment based on workflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of process layout in operations planning?

    <p>Organizing equipment and people by function or flow paths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is a product layout most commonly used?

    <p>When the product or customer remains fixed in one place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scheduling is based on desired completion dates for low-contact services?

    <p>Operations Scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Gantt Chart primarily help in checking during project execution?

    <p>Progress of each project step</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of operations control involves monitoring performance by comparing results to original plans and schedules?

    <p>Operations Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of materials management in operations control?

    <p>Planning, organizing, and controlling material flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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