Process Strategies for Production
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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?

  • 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?

  • Repetitive focus
  • Process-focused
  • Custom manufacturing
  • Product focus (correct)
  • 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?

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

    What is an example of the 'Improving Service Productivity Strategy Technique' discussed in the text?

    <p>Customizing vans at delivery rather than at production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Repetitive focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service productivity strategy involves separating services that may lend themselves to automation?

    <p>Automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of 'Self-service' mentioned in the text?

    <p>Customers examine, compare, and evaluate at their own pace in supermarkets and department stores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy involves restricting the offerings, such as in limited-menu restaurants?

    <p>Focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Clarifying the service options' and 'Explaining how to avoid problems' are part of which service productivity strategy?

    <p>Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

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