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?

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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.