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What characterizes a continuous process design?
What characterizes a continuous process design?
Which process design is best suited for high volume production with little variety?
Which process design is best suited for high volume production with little variety?
What is a distinguishing feature of an intermittent process design?
What is a distinguishing feature of an intermittent process design?
Which of the following best describes a job shop process?
Which of the following best describes a job shop process?
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What type of process design is used for complex and unique activities to be completed in a limited time?
What type of process design is used for complex and unique activities to be completed in a limited time?
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What is the primary focus of operations management?
What is the primary focus of operations management?
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Which statement best defines e-commerce?
Which statement best defines e-commerce?
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What notable development happened during the late 1990s?
What notable development happened during the late 1990s?
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How can globalization be best described?
How can globalization be best described?
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According to Buffa, what does production management focus on?
According to Buffa, what does production management focus on?
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What significant impact has the internet had on operations management?
What significant impact has the internet had on operations management?
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What is the main purpose of routing in production planning?
What is the main purpose of routing in production planning?
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What unique aspect of operations management is emphasized for the service industry?
What unique aspect of operations management is emphasized for the service industry?
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Which activity is NOT part of the routing process in production planning?
Which activity is NOT part of the routing process in production planning?
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Which of the following best characterizes the change in customer preferences?
Which of the following best characterizes the change in customer preferences?
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What is the role of scheduling in production planning?
What is the role of scheduling in production planning?
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What does loading refer to in the context of production planning?
What does loading refer to in the context of production planning?
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According to Spriegal and Lansburgh, scheduling involves which of the following?
According to Spriegal and Lansburgh, scheduling involves which of the following?
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Which is a key component of routing in production planning?
Which is a key component of routing in production planning?
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What does production control aim to achieve in connection with routing?
What does production control aim to achieve in connection with routing?
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Which of the following activities is concerned with determining the materials needed for production?
Which of the following activities is concerned with determining the materials needed for production?
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What major transformation did the Industrial Revolution bring to production methods?
What major transformation did the Industrial Revolution bring to production methods?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of division of labor introduced by Adam Smith?
Which of the following best describes the concept of division of labor introduced by Adam Smith?
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Which of these options was NOT a characteristic of factories set up during the late 1700s?
Which of these options was NOT a characteristic of factories set up during the late 1700s?
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Where did the Industrial Revolution originate?
Where did the Industrial Revolution originate?
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What was a significant development introduced by Eli Whitney in 1790?
What was a significant development introduced by Eli Whitney in 1790?
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What was a key benefit of the shift from human power to machine power during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key benefit of the shift from human power to machine power during the Industrial Revolution?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of interchangeable parts on production?
Which of the following best describes the impact of interchangeable parts on production?
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What was one of the primary objectives of organizing workers in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
What was one of the primary objectives of organizing workers in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
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What did the historical evolution of production management highlight as essential?
What did the historical evolution of production management highlight as essential?
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During which period did the establishment of joint stock companies gain momentum in the United States?
During which period did the establishment of joint stock companies gain momentum in the United States?
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Which statement about the pre-industrial era of production is true?
Which statement about the pre-industrial era of production is true?
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Which factor contributed to the production outburst towards the end of the 19th century?
Which factor contributed to the production outburst towards the end of the 19th century?
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What was the focus of Frederick Winslow Taylor's theory of Scientific Management?
What was the focus of Frederick Winslow Taylor's theory of Scientific Management?
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What major technological advancements impacted industrial growth around the year 1800?
What major technological advancements impacted industrial growth around the year 1800?
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How did the end of the Civil War influence industrial organizations in the United States?
How did the end of the Civil War influence industrial organizations in the United States?
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What were the characteristics of items produced prior to the introduction of interchangeable parts?
What were the characteristics of items produced prior to the introduction of interchangeable parts?
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What is the primary goal of production in a manufacturing system?
What is the primary goal of production in a manufacturing system?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a production system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a production system?
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What defines Job Shop Production?
What defines Job Shop Production?
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Which statement best describes the role of skilled operators in Job Shop Production?
Which statement best describes the role of skilled operators in Job Shop Production?
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How does the production system typically receive feedback?
How does the production system typically receive feedback?
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Which of the following is an example of a production activity?
Which of the following is an example of a production activity?
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What is the overall intention behind the application of operations management principles in production?
What is the overall intention behind the application of operations management principles in production?
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Which of the following describes a fundamental aspect of production?
Which of the following describes a fundamental aspect of production?
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Study Notes
Production and Operations Management
- Industrial Revolution played a significant role in shaping modern production methods
- Pre-industrial Revolution: Products were handmade, one-of-a-kind, in shops or homes
- Industrial Revolution (1700s): Marked by large-scale machine power replacement of human power, and factory systems
- Division of labor (specialization): Adam Smith's concept, breaking down production into smaller, specialized tasks
- Factories of the 1700s: involved planning, monitoring, and controlling workers
- Industrial Revolution Originated in the UK; then spread to other European countries and the United States.
- Interchangeable parts (1790): Eli Whitney’s innovation, enabling standardization and interchangeability of parts.
Post-Civil War Period of Industrial Revolution
- Large-scale growth of various industries in the United States
- Rise of joint-stock companies
- Distinction between capitalist owners and salaried managers
- Factors contributing to production capacity growth: Capital growth, manpower surge, transportation system expansion
- Surge in production output
Scientific Management
- Emphasized the use of scientific principles to improve efficiency in production.
- Winslow Taylor's theory focused on efficient machine use, scientific methods, and worker capabilities
- Time and Motion studies: Analyzed tasks to determine optimal methods and work efficiency (Frederick Winslow Taylor, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth)
- Goal: Improve worker performance and overall production.
Operations Research
- A branch of management utilizing analytical methods for better decision-making
- Developed in the 1940s; involved mathematical, statistical modeling and optimization for quantitative aspects of resource allocation and production control
- Application in areas: Supply chain, marketing, manufacturing, telecommunications, financial engineering, and service systems
Service Revolution
- Increased importance of the service sector (tertiary sector) worldwide
- Significant growth in service sector, impacting production management
Computer Revolution
- Computer applications in business, significantly impacting production processes.
- Improvements in forecasting, scheduling, and inventory management.
- Data processing became more efficient
- Operations functions were changed through the use of computers
Supply Chain Management
- Systematic approach for information, materials, and service flow through suppliers, factories, warehouses, and end-users
- Increased outsourcing and mass customization, influencing business strategies
- Goal is to meet customer demands efficiently and cost-effectively
Globalization
- International integration of ideas, products, and cultures
- Increase in International trade and competitiveness among businesses
Production Management
- The act of decision-making related to a production process so as to achieve production goals that take into consideration the specified requirements and at reduced costs.
Production Systems
- Input, transformation process, output, environment, feedback
- Continuous, semi-continuous, intermittent, project-based production types
Job Shop Production
- Manufacturing of low-volume, high-variety products tailored to customer specifications.
- High variety in products, low production volume
- Characteristics: General purpose machines, highly skilled labor, detailed planning.
Batch Production
- Manufacturing in batches of a limited number of similar products.
- Regular intervals of time, shorter production runs, flexible machines (flexibility to adjust to different batches)
- Characteristics: Moderate variety of products, flexibility, lower investment in specialized machinery but high inventory
Mass Production
- Standardized products in large quantities.
- High production rate with reduced cycle time, use of standardized machines
- Characteristics: High volume, standardization, specialization, economies of scale.
Continuous Production
- Continuous, high-volume, standardized products using automated processes.
- Highly automated, high capacity utilization
- Characteristics: High volume, standardization, minimal set up time, very low cost/unit.
Objectives of Production Management
- Right Quality: Meets customer needs, meets technical requirements.
- Right Quantity: Meets demand without overproduction or underproduction.
- Right Time: Delivers products/services on time
- Pre-established costs: Manufacturing costs are controlled, and within budget.
- Machinery and equipment: Proper availability, efficiency
- Materials: Proper inventory management, efficient use of materials
- Manpower: Effectively using workforce, efficient skill development
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Explore the evolution of production methods from the pre-industrial era to the Industrial Revolution. This quiz covers the significance of specialized labor, the role of factories, and key innovations such as interchangeable parts. Understand how these developments influenced modern operations management.
