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What type of production is suitable for high volume of standardized goods?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is an example of a continuous service?
What type of production is used for paints, ice cream, and soft drinks?
What type of production is used for paints, ice cream, and soft drinks?
What is the main advantage of mass customization?
What is the main advantage of mass customization?
What is process selection, and what are its implications?
What is process selection, and what are its implications?
When does process selection occur?
When does process selection occur?
What are the two key questions in process selection?
What are the two key questions in process selection?
What is the relationship between volume and variety in process selection?
What is the relationship between volume and variety in process selection?
What happens to the need for flexibility of personnel and equipment as variety increases?
What happens to the need for flexibility of personnel and equipment as variety increases?
What drives process choice?
What drives process choice?
What type of processing is characterized by customized goods or services?
What type of processing is characterized by customized goods or services?
What is an advantage of continuous processing?
What is an advantage of continuous processing?
What is a common characteristic of project-based work?
What is a common characteristic of project-based work?
What is technological innovation?
What is technological innovation?
What is the primary role of technology in business processes?
What is the primary role of technology in business processes?
What is a key characteristic of repetitive assembly?
What is a key characteristic of repetitive assembly?
What is the main purpose of Information Technology (IT)?
What is the main purpose of Information Technology (IT)?
What is the primary function of Radio Frequency (RFID) tags?
What is the primary function of Radio Frequency (RFID) tags?
What is a major disadvantage of automation in processing technology?
What is a major disadvantage of automation in processing technology?
What is a potential benefit of technological innovation in processing technology?
What is a potential benefit of technological innovation in processing technology?
What is a major limitation of automation in processing technology?
What is a major limitation of automation in processing technology?
What is the main difference between Process Technology and Information Technology?
What is the main difference between Process Technology and Information Technology?
What is a primary advantage of automation over human labor?
What is a primary advantage of automation over human labor?
Which type of manufacturing system uses computers to control machinery?
Which type of manufacturing system uses computers to control machinery?
What is a requirement for a job to be suitable for automated processing?
What is a requirement for a job to be suitable for automated processing?
What is the primary function of Numerically Controlled (N/C) Machines?
What is the primary function of Numerically Controlled (N/C) Machines?
What is the main benefit of reducing variable costs through automation?
What is the main benefit of reducing variable costs through automation?
What is the primary purpose of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems?
What is the primary purpose of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems?