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What is the primary objective of Production Management in terms of quality?
What is the primary objective of Production Management in terms of quality?
- To deliver products at the earliest possible time
- To produce products on well-maintained equipment with trained labor (correct)
- To minimize manufacturing costs
- To produce a high quantity of products
What percentage of a firm's assets do Production/Operation Managers typically control?
What percentage of a firm's assets do Production/Operation Managers typically control?
- 75%
- 50%
- 25%
- 33.3% (correct)
What is the primary role of Marketing Personnel in Production Management?
What is the primary role of Marketing Personnel in Production Management?
- To help decide which products to make or services to offer (correct)
- To determine the quality of the products
- To manage the inventory levels
- To decide the production schedule
What is the key aspect of the 'Right Time' objective in Production Management?
What is the key aspect of the 'Right Time' objective in Production Management?
What is the primary responsibility of Accounting and Human Resources in Production Management?
What is the primary responsibility of Accounting and Human Resources in Production Management?
What is the key aspect of the 'Right Quantity' objective in Production Management?
What is the key aspect of the 'Right Quantity' objective in Production Management?
What type of layout is best suited for firms that produce small numbers of a wide variety of products?
What type of layout is best suited for firms that produce small numbers of a wide variety of products?
Which type of layout is used for products that are impossible to move?
Which type of layout is used for products that are impossible to move?
What is the primary goal of purchasing (or procurement) in a manufacturing company?
What is the primary goal of purchasing (or procurement) in a manufacturing company?
What is a key factor in evaluating a vendor's suitability?
What is a key factor in evaluating a vendor's suitability?
Why is inventory management critical to production?
Why is inventory management critical to production?
Which type of layout is commonly used in automobile and appliance manufacturing?
Which type of layout is commonly used in automobile and appliance manufacturing?
What is the main goal of a production manager in terms of costs and shortages?
What is the main goal of a production manager in terms of costs and shortages?
What is the primary purpose of scheduling in production management?
What is the primary purpose of scheduling in production management?
What is the primary objective of quality management in production?
What is the primary objective of quality management in production?
What is the primary goal of material handling in production?
What is the primary goal of material handling in production?
What is the primary function of maintenance in production?
What is the primary function of maintenance in production?
What is the primary objective of logistics in production management?
What is the primary objective of logistics in production management?
What is the characteristic of Mass Customization in production?
What is the characteristic of Mass Customization in production?
Which type of production involves manufacturing goods in response to customer orders?
Which type of production involves manufacturing goods in response to customer orders?
In the production of transportation equipment, which type of process is employed?
In the production of transportation equipment, which type of process is employed?
What distinguishes the Continuous Process from other production types?
What distinguishes the Continuous Process from other production types?
Which production type involves adding unique parts as the assembly moves from one workstation to another?
Which production type involves adding unique parts as the assembly moves from one workstation to another?
What is a characteristic of Mass Customization that distinguishes it from other production types?
What is a characteristic of Mass Customization that distinguishes it from other production types?
What is the main benefit of purchasing commercial space over manufacturing at home for an entrepreneur?
What is the main benefit of purchasing commercial space over manufacturing at home for an entrepreneur?
Which factor does facility layout primarily aim to improve in a manufacturing setting?
Which factor does facility layout primarily aim to improve in a manufacturing setting?
What does a product-based layout in a manufacturing facility primarily focus on?
What does a product-based layout in a manufacturing facility primarily focus on?
Why is it important for a facility to reduce the movement of workers, raw material, and equipment?
Why is it important for a facility to reduce the movement of workers, raw material, and equipment?
What does a well-designed facility layout aim to provide for manufacturing operations?
What does a well-designed facility layout aim to provide for manufacturing operations?
Which objective does facility layout consider when trying to accommodate a new product line or technology upgrade?
Which objective does facility layout consider when trying to accommodate a new product line or technology upgrade?
Flashcards
Production Management
Production Management
Planning, organizing, and supervising the production of goods and services.
Right Quality
Right Quality
Products made on well-maintained equipment with trained labor.
Right Time
Right Time
Delivering products at the agreed or expected time.
Right Quantity
Right Quantity
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Minimum Cost
Minimum Cost
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Production Managers
Production Managers
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Marketing Personnel
Marketing Personnel
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Accounting & Human Resources
Accounting & Human Resources
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Product Responsibilities
Product Responsibilities
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Plant Responsibilities
Plant Responsibilities
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Program Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities
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Product Layout
Product Layout
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Process-Based Layout
Process-Based Layout
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Fixed-Position Layout
Fixed-Position Layout
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Inventory Management
Inventory Management
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Supplier Relations
Supplier Relations
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Scheduling
Scheduling
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Materials Handling
Materials Handling
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Quality Management
Quality Management
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Maintenance
Maintenance
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Mass Customization
Mass Customization
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Customization
Customization
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Assemble Process
Assemble Process
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Continuous Process
Continuous Process
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Facility Layout Objectives
Facility Layout Objectives
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Study Notes
Production Management
- Production management involves planning, organizing, and supervising the production of goods and services
- It aims to produce high-quality goods on time at reasonable cost
Objectives of Production Management
- Right quality: products made on well-maintained equipment with trained labor
- Right time: timely delivery
- Right quantity: producing the product in the right number
- Minimum cost: establishing manufacturing cost before production
Roles and Responsibilities
- Production managers: oversee the conversion process
- Marketing personnel: decide which products to make or services to offer
- Accounting and human resources: facilitate combining people and resources to produce high-quality goods
Production Manager's Responsibilities
- Product: ensuring qualitative, low-priced, reliable, and easily available products with smooth delivery and after-sales service
- Plant: managing building, equipment, machinery, and process layout
- Program: scheduling and controlling production processes
Types of Production Layout
- Product layout: used by automobile and appliance manufacturers, and food processing plants
- Process-based layout: used by firms producing small numbers of a wide variety of products
- Fixed-position layout: used for large, immobile products like ships and airplanes
Resource Planning
- Inventory management: critical to production
- Supplier relations: essential for acquiring materials and services
- Scheduling: setting up schedules to control the timing of operations
- Materials handling: safely, efficiently, and accurately handling materials
- Quality management: ensuring products meet specifications
- Maintenance: keeping machines and equipment in good working condition
Production Types
- Mass customization: adding unique features to mass-produced products
- Customization (make-to-order strategy): producing goods according to individual customer requirements
- Assemble process (progressive assembly): adding parts to semi-finished assemblies in sequence
- Continuous process: using long production runs with standardized parts
Facility Layout and Floor Plan
- Affects efficiency of business operations
- Objectives: maximizing space, saving on manufacturing cost, and promoting order in production
- Considerations: available space, final product, user safety, and convenience of operations
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