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?

Suppling electricity to homes (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Batch production (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of mass customization?

Flexibility in production (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is process selection, and what are its implications?

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) Signup and view all the answers

When does process selection occur?

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

What are the two key questions in process selection?

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

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

They are inversely proportional. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It increases. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What drives process choice?

Demand driven. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Job shop (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of continuous processing?

Low unit cost (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of project-based work?

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

What is technological innovation?

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

What is the primary role of technology in business processes?

To influence business processes through innovation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of repetitive assembly?

Standardized products or services (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To store, process, and send information (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a major disadvantage of automation in processing technology?

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

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

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

What is a major limitation of automation in processing technology?

It can be costly (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a primary advantage of automation over human labor?

Low variability in task performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of manufacturing system uses computers to control machinery?

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Standardized job-processing requirements (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Increased competitiveness and profitability (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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