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Which type of facility is characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously, and may be combined for many output options?
Which type of facility is characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously, and may be combined for many output options?
- Process-focused
- Flexible manufacturing
- Repetitive focus (correct)
- Product focus
What type of facility is organized by product, has high volume but low variety of products, and typically involves long, continuous production runs?
What type of facility is organized by product, has high volume but low variety of products, and typically involves long, continuous production runs?
- Repetitive focus
- Process-focused
- Custom manufacturing
- Product focus (correct)
Which type of facility has less flexibility than process-focused facilities but is more efficient?
Which type of facility has less flexibility than process-focused facilities but is more efficient?
- Repetitive focus (correct)
- Custom manufacturing
- Flexible manufacturing
- Process-focused
What type of facility typically has high fixed cost but low variable cost?
What type of facility typically has high fixed cost but low variable cost?
What is an example of the 'Improving Service Productivity Strategy Technique' discussed in the text?
What is an example of the 'Improving Service Productivity Strategy Technique' discussed in the text?
Which type of facility is characterized by raw materials and module inputs, with few modules and the ability to combine modules for many output options?
Which type of facility is characterized by raw materials and module inputs, with few modules and the ability to combine modules for many output options?
Which service productivity strategy involves separating services that may lend themselves to automation?
Which service productivity strategy involves separating services that may lend themselves to automation?
What is an example of 'Self-service' mentioned in the text?
What is an example of 'Self-service' mentioned in the text?
Which strategy involves restricting the offerings, such as in limited-menu restaurants?
Which strategy involves restricting the offerings, such as in limited-menu restaurants?
'Clarifying the service options' and 'Explaining how to avoid problems' are part of which service productivity strategy?
'Clarifying the service options' and 'Explaining how to avoid problems' are part of which service productivity strategy?
