30 Questions
What is the main focus of Operations Management?
Creating value through transforming inputs into outputs
What is the definition of Production?
Creating goods and services
Which of the following topics is NOT part of Operations Management?
Marketing strategies
What is one of the chapters in the text that discusses Process and Capacity Strategy?
Chapter 7
What do operations managers focus on according to Heizer, Render, and Munson 2020?
Creating value through transformation activities
What activity does Production entail?
Creating goods and services
What is the purpose of capacity planning?
To design new production processes
What is the key difference between continuous flow production and job shop production?
Manufacturing volume
In which time horizon does long-range planning occur?
Long-range planning
Which type of production is suitable for creating customized products in small batches?
Jobshop production in very small series
In which scenario is the cycle time greater than the customer lead time?
S1 Order Date Cycle time greater than Customer leadtime
What is an example of design capacity?
Machines designed to produce 1,000 bags of chips/hr
Which option represents a measure of capacity?
Design capacity
What characterizes the resources in a continuous flow production environment?
Resources reconfigurable and versatile
Why is it mentioned that it's difficult to adjust capacity due to limited options?
Due to the constraints on available actions
How does unit production differ from production by project?
Manufacturing Volume
What is the purpose of acquiring new equipment in capacity planning?
To improve production efficiency
What distinguishes standard products from special products in the typology of production?
Production in very small series
What is one of the main areas of research for Wissam El Hachem?
Supply Chain Management
In Operations Management, what does evaluating flow management and inventory management involve?
Managing the movement of goods through a system
What specific department does Wissam El Hachem belong to?
Operations, Data & Artificial Intelligence
What is the importance of understanding operations in Operations Management?
To optimize processes and workflows
What must a group in the course do before selecting a case study?
Choose a representative from the group
What is emphasized regarding course materials and information?
They will be shared on the course website
What is the utilization percentage for the Deluxe roll operations after adding the second line?
68.95%
What is the efficiency percentage for the Deluxe roll operations after adding the second line?
79.43%
What is the Design Capacity for the Deluxe roll operations after adding the second line?
403,200 rolls
Which concept helps in distributing the load over time to smoothen the production process?
Serial smoothing
In operations management, what helps in finding the point where cost equals revenues?
Break-even analysis
Which term refers to the need for flexibility in operations management?
Reaction
Test your knowledge of workstations grouping and implementation strategies in Operations Management. This quiz covers topics such as customized products, small batch production, productivity, and flexibility.
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