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What is the main goal of sustainable development?

  • Focus on industrial growth over environmental health
  • Maximize resource consumption for immediate needs
  • Meet current needs without compromising future generations (correct)
  • Minimize costs while increasing profits

    • Which of these practices represents 'True Sustainability'?

  • Offering a green product line without operational changes
  • Reducing emissions to net-zero and enforcing fair labor practices (correct)
  • Using greenwashing techniques to boost public image
  • Promoting recyclable packaging while relying on fossil fuels

    • What is a key feature of the circular economy?

  • Producing more goods with lower costs
  • Designing products for reuse, recycling, and repair (correct)
  • Moving from modular to disposable product designs
  • Prioritizing profits over reducing waste

    • What is a primary focus of social sustainability?

    <p>Ensuring fair labor practices and community support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluate?

    <p>A product’s environmental impact from raw material extraction to disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy has Apple implemented for a low-carbon economy?

    <p>Shifting transport from air to sea and rail freight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of sustainability does Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct focus on?

    <p>Employee rights and labor practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal associated with sustainability?

    <p>Maximizing resources for immediate corporate profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of laser welding in manufacturing?

    <p>It improves quality beyond customer expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is core to the Kanban system in Lean Management?

    <p>Reducing waiting time by controlling material flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for an accurate comparison of the environmental impacts of different vehicles?

    <p>Examining the full life cycle from sourcing to disposal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines the concept of 'Circular Economy'?

    <p>Efforts to extend the life of materials and products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a logistics decarbonization strategy?

    <p>Splitting loads into more trips for increased speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is least likely to effectively reduce CO2 emissions in personal transportation?

    <p>Walking rather than cycling to nearby locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the embedded view on sustainability?

    <p>Businesses must operate within the limits of societal and environmental constraints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector produced the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 according to U.S. data?

    <p>Agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a firm that outsources production to developing countries?

    <p>It is profitable but not sustainable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can companies and societies enhance sustainability?

    <p>By ensuring efficient operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines a value-added activity?

    <p>Installing iOS software on iPhones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of implementing a Just-In-Time (JIT) production system?

    <p>To produce only what is needed, when it’s needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying and minimizing which type of activity is crucial in Lean Management?

    <p>Non-value-added activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an accurate representation of Cycle Time in Lean Management?

    <p>Time taken to produce a single unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes throughput time in a production system?

    <p>Time taken to complete a process from start to finish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach best reduces excess inventory in production?

    <p>Implementing a Just-In-Time (JIT) system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge is commonly associated with Just-In-Time (JIT) production?

    <p>Increased reliance on suppliers and timing accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of process flow charting in production?

    <p>To reveal production steps and identify inefficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high inventory turnover rate best signify?

    <p>Effective management of supply chain dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula is representative of Little’s Law?

    <p>WIP = Throughput Rate × Throughput Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT considered one of the 7 wastes in Lean Management?

    <p>Excessive repairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of continuous improvement in Business Process Management (BPM) prioritize?

    <p>Ongoing, incremental enhancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of implementing a JIT system?

    <p>Production delays due to supply issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net benefit of on-demand production?

    <p>Minimizing excess production and storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of implementing fair labor practices in sustainability?

    <p>Ensuring long-term social equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary goal of clean production?

    <p>Reducing consumption of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of adopting circular economy initiatives?

    <p>Promoting long-term resource efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines carbon neutrality?

    <p>Achieving net-zero carbon emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is essential for enhancing supplier collaboration in sustainability?

    <p>Joint strategy development for sustainable practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a key challenge in achieving social sustainability?

    <p>Balancing profit maximization with social equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of demand management in a low-carbon economy?

    <p>Reducing transportation requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does modular design primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Facilitating easy component replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to address emissions in relation to profitability?

    <p>Long-term sustainability requires balancing current profits with reduced emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the product lifecycle typically contributes the most to carbon emissions?

    <p>Raw material extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical factor in achieving energy-efficient product designs?

    <p>Utilizing sustainable materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept does ‘dematerialization’ support in sustainability?

    <p>Reducing material usage without sacrificing quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Value-Stream Mapping play in Lean Management?

    <p>Identifying unnecessary workflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about profitability in relation to sustainability?

    <p>Profitability absolves companies from environmental responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of optimizing processes in Operations Management?

    <p>Creating value for customers and stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'Push System' primarily focus on in operations?

    <p>Forecasting demand and producing in advance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept in the 4V principle primarily relates to production efficiency?

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

    In the context of Operations Performance, which dimension is most closely associated with reliability?

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

    Which of the following is an example of an input in the Input-Transformation-Output model in operations?

    <p>Raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'diminishing marginal returns' imply in the context of operations?

    <p>Declining efficiency after a certain point of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operational strategy prioritizes reducing excess inventory to improve efficiency?

    <p>Just-in-Time (JIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is considered a non-value-adding activity in production?

    <p>Transporting goods between stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'flexibility' in operations indicate?

    <p>The capability to adjust production based on market demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is crucial in the early process of improving operations?

    <p>Eliminating inefficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Quality' measure within Operations Performance?

    <p>Consistency of production over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is employed to balance costs with performance in operations?

    <p>Cost-Performance Trade-Off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'systemized' imply in high-volume production?

    <p>Production is repetitive and consistent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome when operations exhibit low flexibility?

    <p>Inability to meet changing demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for maintaining a buffer against demand fluctuations in production?

    <p>To ensure a buffer against demand fluctuations and prevent stockouts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'Cycle Time' fundamentally defined?

    <p>The successive time between the completion of two units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'Value Stream Map' primarily facilitate in lean management?

    <p>To visualize all stages of production and identify areas of waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Throughput Rate' indicate in a production context?

    <p>The maximum rate at which a process delivers outputs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Set-up Time' related to in production processes?

    <p>The time needed for machine adjustments when switching products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'Work-in-Process Inventory' (WIP) best described?

    <p>The number of units currently being processed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'Throughput Time' measure in lean management?

    <p>The total time required from start to finish of a unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best characterizes 'Lean Management'?

    <p>Eliminating waste while ensuring value-added activities flow smoothly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Poka-Yoke in lean practices?

    <p>To use methods that prevent errors or make them obvious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) aim to achieve?

    <p>To minimize tool changeover time and reduce delays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does reducing batch sizes offer in lean management?

    <p>It allows for increased flexibility and reduced cycle times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of line balancing in lean management?

    <p>Ensuring workstations meet the required takt time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does layout improvement in lean management facilitate?

    <p>Reducing transportation time between operational stations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are effective waste-reduction approaches in lean management?

    <p>Working with local suppliers to reduce transportation time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is most representative of a product layout in a manufacturing environment?

    <p>It arranges workstations and equipment in a linear sequence to facilitate the production of standardized products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation is likely to result in an expansion of the efficient frontier in operations management?

    <p>Adoption of more flexible manufacturing processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the commonly recognized objectives in operations management?

    <p>Cost, Quality, and Flexibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable disadvantage of a functional (process) layout?

    <p>It often results in higher material handling costs and lower facility utilization due to the movement of products between different departments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the concept of cross-docking in supply chain management?

    <p>Receiving goods, sorting them, and immediately shipping them out without long-term storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a recognized method for forecasting in operations management?

    <p>Trial and Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best illustrates the principle of postponement in operations management?

    <p>A clothing manufacturer delays dyeing garments until customer orders specify the desired color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one differentiate between planning and control in operations management?

    <p>Planning sets long-term objectives, while control ensures those objectives are met in real-time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge associated with forecasting in operations management?

    <p>Forecasts are often subject to variability and uncertainty, especially when relying on historical data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is commonly used to reconcile capacity and demand in operations management?

    <p>Using flexible labor to align workforce capacity with production needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which potential effect can arise from inaccurate forecasting in operations management?

    <p>Excess inventory, leading to higher holding costs and potential obsolescence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason companies maintain inventory in their supply chain?

    <p>To ensure a buffer against demand fluctuations and prevent stockouts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layout is best suited for a manufacturing environment that requires high customization?

    <p>Functional layout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is effective for improving forecast accuracy?

    <p>Incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best approach to improve production efficiency?

    <p>Cutting non-essential processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is production lead time primarily concerned with?

    <p>The duration from order placement to product delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario illustrates stochastic demand?

    <p>Ice cream sales fluctuating due to weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key benefit of demand-driven production?

    <p>Customized production reduces waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inventory turnover specifically measure?

    <p>The ratio of total demand to average inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a 'Level Capacity' strategy in capacity management?

    <p>Using inventory to handle demand peaks while maintaining steady production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of safety stock?

    <p>To protect against demand variability and supply delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the EOQ model help to determine?

    <p>Optimal order quantity to minimize total costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does low inventory turnover typically suggest?

    <p>Inventory is moving slowly or overstocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Customer Order Decoupling Point (CODP) best described?

    <p>The point separating forecast-driven production from demand-driven production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of high variation in demand?

    <p>Increased unpredictability and higher costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metric is most suitable for assessing the operational performance of a hospital?

    <p>Average patient waiting time in the emergency department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario represents a conflict between operations management objectives?

    <p>A company increases the speed of production, which results in a higher defect rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates a fixed-position layout?

    <p>The construction of a ship where workers and equipment are brought to the ship, which remains stationary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the efficient frontier represented in operations management?

    <p>A curve representing the optimal combination of cost and performance achievable given resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sustainable Development

    • Goal: Meet current needs without compromising future generations.

    Sustainability Practices

    • True Sustainability: Reducing emissions to net-zero and enforcing fair labor practices.

    Circular Economy

    • Feature: Designing products for reuse, recycling, and repair.

    Social Sustainability

    • Focus: Ensuring fair labor practices and community support.

    Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

    • Evaluation: A product's environmental impact from raw material extraction to disposal.

    Apple's Sustainability Strategies

    • Low-carbon economy strategy: Shifting transport from air to sea and rail freight.
    • Supplier Code of Conduct: Focuses on fair labor practices and worker rights.

    Clean Production

    • Benefit: Reducing harmful chemicals and emissions during manufacturing.

    Demand Management (Low-Carbon Economy)

    • Aim: Reducing shipment needs by shortening supply chains.

    Profitability and Sustainability

    • Tension: Balancing short-term profits with long-term environmental goals.

    Triple Bottom Line

    • Components: Economic, environmental, and social performance.

    Environmental Sustainability

    • Alignment: Shifting to renewable energy sources for production.

    Carbon Neutrality

    • Meaning: Producing as much carbon as is removed from the atmosphere.

    Circular Economy Challenges

    • Difficulty: Balancing long-term resource efficiency with initial costs.

    Modular Design

    • Feature: Ensuring components can be replaced or upgraded.

    Supplier Collaboration

    • Importance: Aligning production processes with sustainability goals.

    Social Sustainability (Example)

    • Action: Improving working conditions for employees.

    Dematerialization

    • Aim: Reducing material usage without compromising product quality.

    Product Lifecycle (Carbon Intensity)

    • Most Carbon-intensive phase: Raw material extraction.

    Apple's Supply Chain Sustainability

    • Strategy: Investing in renewable energy projects for suppliers.

    Lean Principles

    • Focus: Minimizing waste while delivering value to customers.

    Little's Law

    • WIP: Work-in-Process.

    Value-Stream Mapping

    • Purpose: Identifying non-value-added and value-added activities.

    Value-Added Activities

    • Example: Installing iOS software on iPhones.

    Just-In-Time (JIT) Production

    • Goal: Producing only what is needed, when it's needed.

    Lean Challenges and Measurement

    • JIT Challenges: Higher dependency on suppliers and precise timing.

    Cycle Time

    • Measurement: The time taken to produce a single unit.

    Process Flow Charting

    • Purpose: Visualizing production steps and identifying bottlenecks.

    On-Demand Production

    • Advantage: Reducing overproduction and excess inventory.

    Lean Production (Primary Objective)

    • Focus: Continuous improvement and customer value.

    Overproduction Waste

    • Example: Producing more units than currently demanded.

    Throughput Time

    • Measurement: The total time taken to complete a process from start to finish.

    Seven Wastes

    • Examples: Overproduction, waiting, transportation ; not Cost Of Goods Sold

    Just-in-Time (JIT) Benefit

    • Benefit: Ensures production based on actual customer demand.

    Little's Law Formula

    • Formula: WIP = Throughput Rate × Throughput Time.

    High Inventory Turnover

    • Indication: Products are moving quickly through the supply chain.

    Continuous Improvement (BPM)

    • Focus: Incremental, ongoing enhancements to processes and workflows.

    Just-in-Time (JIT) Risk

    • Risk: Production delays due to supply disruptions.

    Minimal Holding Costs

    • Inventory Management Method: Just-in-Time (JIT)

    Operations Management (OM)

    • Objective: Optimizing processes to create value.

    OM Functions

    • Key functions: Planning, organizing, staffing.

    Input-Transformation-Output (ITO) Model

    • Representation: Flow of materials and resources in production.

    4V Principle

    • Variety: Range of products/services offered.

    Operations Performance

    • Dimension: Quality.

    Input Example

    • Example: Raw materials.

    Volume (4V Principle)

    • Description: Quantity of goods/services produced.

    High Variety

    • Description: Wide range of customized products.

    Low Visibility in Operations

    • Advantage: Reduced production costs.

    Dependability (Operations Performance)

    • Definition: Delivering products/services on time.

    Cost-Performance Trade-Off

    • Definition: Balancing effort (cost) and achievement (performance).

    Effort Example

    • Example: Investing in skilled labor and materials.

    Diminishing Marginal Returns

    • Description: Gains reduce as more effort/resources are added after a certain point.

    Process Improvement Stages

    • First stage: Eliminating inefficiencies.

    Flexibility (Operations Performance)

    • Measurement: Adapting range, mix, and volume to customer needs.

    Operations Performance Evaluation

    • Purpose: Measuring dimensions like cost, speed, and dependability.

    Non-Value-Adding Activity

    • Example: Transportation between production stages.

    Systemized Production

    • Characteristic: Highly repetitive and predictable production processes.

    Low Flexibility in Operations

    • Effect: Inability to adapt to demand changes.

    Production Lead Time

    • Definition: Duration from order placement to product delivery.

    stochastic demand

    • Example; ice cream sales fluctuating due to weather.

    Demand-Driven Production

    • Advantage: Customized production reduces waste.

    Inventory Turnover

    • Measurement: Ratio of total demand to average inventory.

    Level Capacity Strategy

    • Action: Using inventory to handle demand peaks.

    Safety Stock

    • Purpose: Protecting against demand variability and supply delays.

    Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

    • Calculation: Optimal order quantity to minimize total costs.

    Low Inventory Turnover indication

    • Indication: Inventory is moving slowly or overstocked.

    Customer Order Decoupling Point (CODP)

    • Definition: Point separating forecast-driven from demand-driven production.

    High Demand Variation Effect

    • Effect: Increased unpredictability and higher costs.

    Hospital Operations Metrics

    • Relevant Metric: Average patient waiting time in the emergency department.

    Operations Management Conflicts

    • Example: Increased production speed leading to a higher defect rate.

    Fixed-Position Layout

    • Example: Ship construction.

    Efficient Frontier

    • Definition: Optimal combination of cost and performance given resources.

    Product Layout

    • Arrangement: Linear sequence of workstations for standardized products.

    Efficient Frontier Expansion

    • Factor: Adoption of more flexible manufacturing processes.

    Operations Management Objectives

    • Objectives: Flexibility, cost, quality.

    Functional (Process) Layout Disadvantage

    • Disadvantage: Higher material handling costs and lower facility utilization due to movement between departments.

    Cross-Docking

    • Description: Receiving, sorting, and shipping goods without storage.

    Forecasting Methods

    • Examples: Moving Average, Exponential Smoothing, Delphi Method ; not Trial and Error.

    Postponement

    • Example: Dyeing garments until order received.

    Planning vs. Control

    • Distinction: Planning sets objectives, control ensures they are met.

    Forecasting Challenges

    • Issue: Variability and uncertainty in forecasts.

    Capacity-Demand Reconciliation

    • Strategy: Using flexible labor (e.g., labor agencies).

    Inaccurate Forecasting Effects

    • Effect: Excess inventory, leading to higher holding costs and potential obsolescence.

    Inventory Reasons

    • Purpose: Buffer against demand fluctuations and stockouts.

    Call Center Average Handling Time

    • Calculation: Average handling time = (simple calls time * percentage simple + complex calls time * percentage complex).

    Value Stream Map Purpose

    • Purpose: Visualizing production stages and waste identification.

    Throughput Rate

    • Definition: Maximum rate of output from a process.

    Set-up Time

    • Definition: Time to prepare machines for different products.

    Work-in-Process (WIP)

    • Definition: Units currently being processed in the production system.

    Throughput Time (Production Lead Time)

    • Measurement: Time a unit takes from start to finish.

    Lean Management Definition

    • Definition: Eliminating waste and ensuring value-added activities smooth.

    Poka-Yoke

    • Purpose: Error-proofing processes.

    SMED

    • Goal: Reducing tool changeover time.

    Reduced Batch Size Benefits

    • Benefits: Reduced cycle times, more flexibility.

    Line Balancing

    • Purpose: Ensuring all workstations meet takt time in Lean.

    Layout Improvement

    • Aim: Reducing transportation time between workstations.

    Kanban System

    • Principle: Controlling material flow to reduce waiting time.

    Environmental Impact Comparison

    • Requirement: Full life cycle assessment from raw materials to disposal.

    Circular Economy Definition

    • Definition: Extending the life of materials and products.

    Logistics Decarbonization Strategies

    • Examples: Shifting freight from air to road; localizing systems; phasing out fossil fuels.

    Personal Transportation CO2 Reduction

    • Examples: Train travel, public transport, carpooling.

    Embedded View on Sustainability

    • Description: Business within societal, and societal within environmental limitations.

    Low CO2 Emissions Sector

    • Sector: Agriculture.

    Unsustainable Profitable Outsourcing

    • Example: Outsourcing to developing countries.

    Sustainable Actions

    • Approach: Operating more efficiently.

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