Process Selection and Facility Layout
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What type of production is suitable for high volume of standardized goods?

  • Repetitive processing (correct)
  • Batch production
  • Mass customization
  • Continuous system

Which of the following is an example of a repetitive system?

  • Internet service
  • Automated carwash
  • Assembly line (correct)
  • Cafeteria line

What is the main characteristic of a continuous system?

  • Almost no variety in output (correct)
  • High variety of output
  • Low volume of output
  • High flexibility of equipment

Which of the following is an example of a continuous service?

<p>Suppling electricity to homes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of production is used for paints, ice cream, and soft drinks?

<p>Batch production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of mass customization?

<p>Flexibility in production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is process selection, and what are its implications?

<p>Deciding on the way production of goods and services will be organized, with implications for capacity planning, layout of facilities, and design of work systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does process selection occur?

<p>Periodically due to competitive pressures and when new products or services are being planned. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key questions in process selection?

<p>How much volume and how much variety will the process need to handle? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between volume and variety in process selection?

<p>They are inversely proportional. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the need for flexibility of personnel and equipment as variety increases?

<p>It increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives process choice?

<p>Demand driven. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of processing is characterized by customized goods or services?

<p>Job shop (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of continuous processing?

<p>Low unit cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of project-based work?

<p>Non-routine tasks with unique objectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is technological innovation?

<p>The discovery and development of new or improved products, services, or processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of technology in business processes?

<p>To influence business processes through innovation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of repetitive assembly?

<p>Standardized products or services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Information Technology (IT)?

<p>To store, process, and send information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Radio Frequency (RFID) tags?

<p>To track and identify goods during production and inventory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of automation in processing technology?

<p>It is less flexible than human labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of technological innovation in processing technology?

<p>It can increase quality, lower costs, and increase productivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major limitation of automation in processing technology?

<p>It can be costly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Process Technology and Information Technology?

<p>Process technology is used to produce goods, while information technology is used to process information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of automation over human labor?

<p>Low variability in task performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of manufacturing system uses computers to control machinery?

<p>Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a job to be suitable for automated processing?

<p>Standardized job-processing requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Numerically Controlled (N/C) Machines?

<p>To perform operations by following mathematical processing instructions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of reducing variable costs through automation?

<p>Increased competitiveness and profitability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems?

<p>To link a broad range of manufacturing activities through an integrating computer system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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