bUS 11
4
An advantage of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) to manufacturers is it ________. requires little time and investment to set up and learn the necessary software replaces the need for human labor by using robots reduces the costs of materials needed to be kept in the inventory provides custom-designed products without incurring higher costs is less complicated to operate than other manufacturing software
2
Cost is the only consideration when choosing a supplier. True False
2
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP). True False
5
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) takes MRP one step further because it ________. allows materials to be ordered only as they are needed undertakes a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle electronically tracks the status and quantity of each item in the system performs inventory control and process scheduling for manufacturing integrates inventory control and process scheduling with a firm's finance, marketing, and HR functions
integrates inventory control and process scheduling with a firm's finance, marketing, and HR functions
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) takes MRP one step further because it ________. undertakes a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle performs inventory control and process scheduling for manufacturing electronically tracks the status and quantity of each item in the system integrates inventory control and process scheduling with a firm's finance, marketing, and HR functions allows materials to be ordered only as they are needed
after completion of a product
The old method of quality control in the United States believed it was best to test products ________. after completion of a product just prior to completion during the production process after every step in the assembly line at least 3 times before completion
preparing financial reports
The production manager is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT ________. overseeing quality control increasing productivity making buying decisions setting schedules preparing financial reports
True
Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider. True False
false
Victor has no desire to supervise other employees, so his company has no way to offer him promotional opportunities. True False
5
When opening a restaurant, which of the following considerations would likely be MOST important? proximity to market proximity to hazardous waste disposal proximity to airports proximity to utilities proximity to raw materials
True
When operating with a just-in-time inventory system, suppliers deliver parts and materials right at the time that the buyer is going to use them in the production process. True False
1
Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules? enterprise resource planning lean production statistical process control material requirement planning total quality management
1
Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules? enterprise resource planning material requirement planning lean production total quality management statistical process control
5
Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules? lean production total quality management material requirement planning statistical process control ......enterprise resource planning
1
Which of the following computer-based programs lets a manager know what resources are needed by a particular date to fill an order on time? statistical process control radio frequency identification materials requirement planning computer-aided manufacturing stock book solution
4
Which of the following computer-based programs lets a manager know what resources are needed by a particular date to fill an order on time? stock book solution radio frequency identification computer-aided manufacturing statistical process control materials requirement planning
Living conditions
Which of the following is NOT a component of how labor affects location decisions? skill level of labor force availability of transportation laws and regulations living conditions affordability of labor
3
Which of the following refers to the integration of the computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing systems with the aspects of a firm's production process? assimilation engineering synchronized engineering simultaneous engineering capacity engineering integration engineering
1
Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts? computer-aided design systems computer-adapted robotic system computer-aided manufacturing systems computer-designed manufacturing systems computer-integrated design systems
the International Organization for Standardization
Which of the following resources is NOT designed to help businesses connect with suppliers? the local chamber of commerce the Better Business Bureau the International Organization for Standardization the Internet trade magazines
Total quality is about building quality into every step of the production process.
Which statement BEST describes the concept of "total quality"? Total quality is about inspecting products when they are finished. Total quality is about reaching a peak level of quality and maintaining it. Total quality is like visiting a doctor to treat the symptoms as opposed to remedying the source of the illness. Total quality is about building quality into every step of the production process. Total quality is about shifting the responsibility for quality control to one team.
1
With a mass customization system, products are produced based on specific customer wants and needs. True False
can produce products with slight variations
Jim runs a plant that produces cosmetics and uses a flexible manufacturing production process, while his brother Bill runs a plant that manufactures basic household appliances using a mass production system. The benefit Jim's plant has over Bill's plant is that Jim's plant is that it ________. is rigid and therefore significantly less expensive can produce products with slight variations focuses on reducing waste and improving flow produces a large quantity of goods more quickly stops or slows production down to customize small batches when customization is desired
a higher standard of products and increased cost savings
Kim is implementing the concept of total quality management within her company. The results she expects include ________. higher prices for products due to the extra process involved a higher standard of products and increased cost savings a one-time product improvement unlikely to reproduce putting the responsibility for quality on just one team a limited presence in the global marketplace
5
MRP helps managers ________. build quality into each step of the production process assign the order and timing in which jobs are completed on specific projects assign jobs to specific machines so that they can be completed most efficiently identify the critical path for producing materials within a specified time make sure the right parts and materials are available at the right time
False
Manufacturers use CAM (computer aided manufacturing) to create three-dimensional designs of products before they are built. True False
1
Mass customization allows companies to respond quickly to the individual needs of consumers. True False
2
Prior to the implementation of total quality management, defective items were ________. passed off as perfect products scrapped or reworked incorporated into a new product sold at a premium stored indefinitely
True
Production is the process through which resources are converted into finished products and given value. True False
5
Proximity to ________ refers to the availability of public infrastructure services. labor raw materials hazardous waste disposal utilities markets
b
QUESTION 1 Manufacturers use CAM (computer aided manufacturing) to create three-dimensional designs of products before they are built. True False
2
QUESTION 1 The old method of quality control in the United States believed it was best to test products ________. after completion of a product after every step in the assembly line during the production process just prior to completion at least 3 times before completion
5
QUESTION 1 The production manager is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT ________. increasing productivity making buying decisions setting schedules overseeing quality control preparing financial reports
4
QUESTION 1 Which quality control approach involves inspecting a random sample of products at every phase of production? six sigma processes PDCA cycle total quality management statistical process control ISO 9001
2
QUESTION 10 The overall purpose of the plan-do-check-act cycle is to ________. minimize production costs improve products and services by reducing potential errors better accommodate employee needs maximize production with the fewest employees provide custom products at minimal expense
3
QUESTION 2 Kim is implementing the concept of total quality management within her company. The results she expects include ________. putting the responsibility for quality on just one team a one-time product improvement unlikely to reproduce a higher standard of products and increased cost savings higher prices for products due to the extra process involved a limited presence in the global marketplace
a
QUESTION 3 Flexible production is made up of four components. Which of the following is NOT a component? prospect-to-cash central computers material handling systems processing machines human labor
5
QUESTION 4 Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system. visual assessment reserve stock system stock book solution just-in-time
2
QUESTION 5 A factory is planning to open in a small town that is currently struggling economically. The town residents should expect ________. reduced personal taxes an improved economy a decrease in local traffic an increase in natural resources lower standards of living
5
QUESTION 6 Jim is in charge of inventory control for his company. He has parts and materials set aside that are not to be used unless absolutely necessary. Jim uses a(n) ________ inventory control system. ERP visual assessment just-in-time stock book solution reserve stock system
5
QUESTION 8 Which of the following statements is NOT true? Supply chain management can help companies reduce their carbon footprints. The customer is at the end of the supply chain. A supply chain is fluid and constantly changing. Good supply chain management can improve efficiencies among all components of the production and distribution process. As long as most of the links are strong, one or two weak links won't adversely affect the chain.
just-in-time
Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system. TQM just-in-time stock book solution visual assessment reserve stock system
5
Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system. TQM reserve stock system stock book solution visual assessment just-in-time
1
Supply chain management can help companies reduce their carbon footprint. True False
True
Supply chain management can help companies reduce their carbon footprint. True False
Inventory control
________ includes the receiving, storing, handling, and tracking of everything in a company's stock. Total quality management ISO 9001 Six Sigma Inventory control Process layout
Quality control
________ is the use of techniques, activities, and processes to guarantee that a certain good or service meets a specified standard. Management control Enterprise resource planning Inventory control Quality control Supply line control
False Giai đoạn 1: Phân phối (Distribution) Đó là quản lý một cách có hệ thống các hoạt động liên quan với nhau nhằm đảm bảo cung cấp sản phẩm, hàng hoá cho khách hàng một cách hiệu quả nhất. Giai đoạn này bao gồm các hoạt động nghiệp vụ sau: Sản xuất (Làm gì, như thế nào, khi nào) Vận chuyển (Khi nào, vận chuyển như thế nào) Tồn kho (Chi phí sản xuất và lưu trữ) Định vị (Nơi nào tốt nhất để làm cái gì) Thông tin (Cơ sở để ra quyết định)
Supply chains are not part of service industries. Answers: True False
5
The MOST frequent reason that some corporations send their manufacturing operations outside of the United States is to find highly skilled workers who ________. speak more languages than their U.S. counterparts commute for longer distances than their U.S. counterparts take fewer days off than their U.S. counterparts have a better work ethic than their U.S. counterparts require lower wages than their U.S. counterparts
finds potential problems early to prevent recurrence
The Six Sigma approach to quality control ________. involves correcting defects at the end of the production cycle finds potential problems early to prevent recurrence requires a team to inspect products at the end of production views quality control as a marketing role allows six errors per batch
False
The addition of using robots in production systems has reduced the need for technicians and engineers. True False
The physical products that a business offers are called ________. devices services goods assets intangible
goods
equal in quality and capability in all participating countries
he objective of the International Organization for Standardization is to develop production processes that are ________. adapted to each country's specific circumstances higher in quality for developed countries equal in quality and capability in all participating countries lower in quality for developed countries dependent on the participating country's capability
prospect-to-cash
lexible production is made up of four components. Which of the following is NOT a component? Answers: prospect-to-cash processing machines human labor central computers material handling systems
Competition arises when two or more businesses contend with one another to attract customers and gain an advantage. True False
true
1
1 Production is the process through which resources are converted into finished products and given value. True False
5
1 Which of the following statements is NOT true? Good supply chain management can improve efficiencies among all components of the production and distribution process. A supply chain is fluid and constantly changing. The customer is at the end of the supply chain. Supply chain management can help companies reduce their carbon footprints. As long as most of the links are strong, one or two weak links won't adversely affect the chain.
b
1. American Girl, Inc. manufactures dolls with a variety of hair, eye, and skin colors as well as a variety of hairstyles. Consumers are able to choose the combination of features that meet their needs. The doll is then manufactured according to the customer requirements. American Girl, Inc. must use ________. just-in-time production mass customization inflexible production mass production order management
d
1. Prior to the implementation of total quality management, defective items were ________. stored indefinitely incorporated into a new product sold at a premium scrapped or reworked passed off as perfect products
1
A company uses machines programmed to process different part types simultaneously, allowing them to mass-produce customized products. This company uses a ________ manufacturing process. flexible mass customer-driven prospect-to-cash lean production
flexible
A company uses machines programmed to process different part types simultaneously, allowing them to mass-produce customized products. This company uses a ________ manufacturing process. mass lean production customer-driven prospect-to-cash flexible
1
A significant aspect of total quality management is catering to the customers' needs and desires. True False
1
American Girl, Inc. manufactures dolls with a variety of hair, eye, and skin colors as well as a variety of hairstyles. Consumers are able to choose the combination of features that meet their needs. The doll is then manufactured according to the customer requirements. American Girl, Inc. must use ________. mass customization just-in-time production order management mass production inflexible production
e
1. Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________. meets product deadlines offers a competitive price provides trusted quality delivers appropriate quantities gives positive recommendations
a
1. Fiona is in charge of quality control testing for her company. Her method of quality control is to build quality into every step of the production process. This is the total quality management approach. True False
b
1. Jim runs a plant that produces cosmetics and uses a flexible manufacturing production process, while his brother Bill runs a plant that manufactures basic household appliances using a mass production system. The benefit Jim's plant has over Bill's plant is that Jim's plant is that it ________. produces a large quantity of goods more quickly can produce products with slight variations stops or slows production down to customize small batches when customization is desired focuses on reducing waste and improving flow is rigid and therefore significantly less expensive
a
1. Kim is implementing the concept of total quality management within her company. The results she expects include ________. a higher standard of products and increased cost savings higher prices for products due to the extra process involved a limited presence in the global marketplace putting the responsibility for quality on just one team
4
Jeff is part of his company's production management team. His team is responsible for doing all of the following EXCEPT ________. ensuring quality control at his firm increasing his firm's productivity reducing his firm's costs identifying business prospects that his firm will pursue improving the satisfaction of his firm's customers
b
1. The overall purpose of the plan-do-check-act cycle is to ________. better accommodate employee needs improve products and services by reducing potential errors maximize production with the fewest employees minimize production costs provide custom products at minimal expense
b
1. Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts? computer-aided manufacturing systems computer-aided design systems computer-integrated design systems computer-adapted robotic system computer-designed manufacturing systems
a
1. With a mass customization system, products are produced based on specific customer wants and needs. True False
e
1. ________ includes the receiving, storing, handling, and tracking of everything in a company's stock. Process layout Total quality management Six Sigma ISO 9001 Inventory control
reserve stock system
Jim is in charge of inventory control for his company. He has parts and materials set aside that are not to be used unless absolutely necessary. Jim uses a(n) ________ inventory control system. reserve stock system just-in-time visual assessment ERP stock book solutio
False
In addition to increased production and reduced costs in production systems, technology may also improve product quality but decrease the product variety. True False
True
In addition to increased production and reduced costs in production systems, technology may also improve product quality but decrease the product variety. True False
False
In addition to increased production and reduced costs in production systems, technology may also improve product quality but decrease the product variety. Answers: True False
True
In production, scheduling refers to the efficient organization of equipment, facilities, labor, and materials. True False
1
In production, scheduling refers to the efficient organization of equipment, facilities, labor, and materials. True False
2 - khong phai . bi sai
Jamie is given a routine project to manage and is told materials will become available in three weeks. She has built a strong relationship and trust level with the supplier. Her next step is to ________. contact her suppliers to see if materials can be shipped sooner develop a schedule based on the shipping date assign the job to an entire work center determine the start date based on project completion date develop a schedule and determine a shipping date
