Intro to Business Chapter 9
Uses of sensors to control manufacturing processes include:
-the measurement of the thickness of material -measuring humidity
Additive Manufacturing
3D printing is a production process also known as ______ manufacturing.
materials
A computer-based operations management system that uses sales forecasts to make sure that needed parts and materials are available at the right time and place is referred to as _____ requirement planning.
facility layout
A type of problem that operations management planning helps to solve as it relates to manufacturing is:
3D printing
An additive manufacturing process that creates a product one layer at a time using a nozzle similar to those in inkjet printers is:
Facility Layout
Arrangement of resources, including people, to most efficiently produce goods and services is referred to as _____ _____.
information technology
Choosing facility location has become more flexible for both companies and employees through the use of _____ _____ such as texting, teleconferencing, cell phones, and email.
for proximity to customers
Companies sometimes spend millions to move location:
Facilities
Economies of scale, being closer to customers to reduce distribution costs, or being nearer to resources, are reasons why companies may spend millions of dollars to move their _____.
purchasing
Finding the highest quality material resources, the best suppliers, and then negotiating the best prices are all responsibilities of someone in a _____ role
Precision
Industrial robots can work 24 hours a day, seven days a week with great
sales forecast
MRP is a computer based operations management system that uses ______ to make sure that needed parts and materials are available at the right time and place.
internet
Many rapidly growing firms are outsourcing areas like engineering, design, and manufacturing with the use of the _____, thus, developing an inter-firm approach to operations management.
Customization
Ordering a new suit that will be made specifically for you by a tailor is an example of which process?
Malcolm Baldrige National
Overall company quality is outlined by the standards set by the _____ _____ _____ Quality Award.
customers
Sometimes a company is willing to spend millions to move their facility from one location to another in order to increase buyer traffic, drawing more potential
minimum inventory is kept on hand
The basic premise of just-in-time inventory is:
locations
The birth of information technology such as texting and email is giving firms and employees increased flexibility to choose _____ while staying competitive.
purchasing
The task of _____ involves the buying of all materials needed by the organization; also called procurement.
mass production
The type of production that does not concern itself with customer preferences, but instead focuses on making a large number of a few products is called _____ production.
Just-in-time
To minimize costs many firms employ a production process in which a minimum of inventory is kept on the premises and parts, supplies, and other needs are delivered _____ _____ _____ to go to the assembly line.
true
True or false: Facility layout depends greatly on the processes that are to be performed.
False
True or false: ISO is a governmental body.
inter-firm process
Using an Internet-focused strategy, operations managers are outsourcing design, production, and shipping to other firms. This process is called a(n):
lean manufacturing
Using less human effort, less manufacturing space, less investment in tools, and less engineering time is the basic premise of
Facility Location
What strategy focuses on a company deciding where to locate its operations?
Sensor
When a computerized data control detects a problem, it notifies someone to make needed changes.
quality
When a firm reduces errors before and after delivery to the customer and thus delivers what the customer wants, the firm is said to exemplify the definition of
flexible manufacturing
When machines are programmed to do multiple tasks in order to produce a variety of products, a firm is said to be employing _____ _____
facility location
_____ is a significant question because, once the decision has been made and implemented, the firm must live with it due to the high costs involved.
Operations Management
______ _____ planning helps to solve issues related to facility layout, facility location, and inventory control.