Production Process Inventory and Cycle Time Quiz
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What is the formula for calculating throughput rate?

  • Throughput = Time × Inventory
  • Throughput = Time - Inventory
  • Throughput = Inventory / Time (correct)
  • Throughput = Time / Inventory
  • Which stage of the production process does Move Time refer to?

  • Inspection
  • Sub-assembly movement (correct)
  • Raw material sourcing
  • Assembly
  • Why is it important for company managers to identify backlogs, bottlenecks, or slowdowns?

  • To decrease move time
  • To increase queue time
  • To reduce inspection time
  • To improve efficiency and increase ROI (correct)
  • Which category of throughput time covers the steps from raw material to assembly and finished product?

    <p>Processing Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of throughput accounting, what does 'I' stand for in the formula mentioned?

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

    What factor can help increase return on investment (ROI) and profitability in a production process?

    <p>Quicker throughput times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Inspection Time mainly involve?

    <p>Visual quality testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Queue Time' increases depending on what aspect of the production process?

    <p>Complexity of the production process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Move Time' in a production process is primarily influenced by what factor?

    <h1>of workstations for moving sub-assemblies</h1> Signup and view all the answers

    How does identifying backlogs, bottlenecks, or slowdowns affect company efficiency?

    <p>Increases efficiency and improves ROI</p> Signup and view all the answers

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