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Process Design and Technology Decision
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1any set of activities performed by an organization that takes inputs and transforms them into outputs ideally of greater value to the organization than the original inputs.
- AProcess Design
- BProcess
- CProcess Selection
2defines what tasks need to be done and how they are to be coordinated among functions, people, and organizations
- AProcess Design
- BProcess
- CProcess Selection
3refers to deciding on the way production of goods or services will be organized.
- Aprocess
- Bprocess selection
- Cprocess design
4operates on a relatively small scale.
- AJob
- BBatch
- CRepetitive
- DContinuous
- EProject
5used when a moderate volume of goods or services is desired and it can handle a moderate variety in products or services
- AProject
- BJob
- Ccontinuous
- Dbatch
- Erepetitive
6when higher volumes of more standardized goods or services are needed
- AJob
- Brepetitive
- Cbatch
- Dcontinuous
- Eproject
7when a very high volume of nondiscrete, highly standardized output is desired
- Arepetitive
- Bjob
- Cproject
- Dcontinuous
- Ebatch
8nonrepetitive set of activities directed toward a unique goal within a limited time frame.
- Ajob
- Bproject
- Ccontinuous
- Drepetitive
- Ebatch
9[blank_start]Process strategy[blank_end] is an organization’s overall approach for physically producing goods and providing services
- AProcess strategy
10The extent to which the firm will produce the inputs and control the outputs of each stage of the production process
- Aprocess flexibility
- Bvertical integration
- Ccustomer involvement
- Dcapital intensity
11The mix of capital (i.e., equipment, automation) and labor resources used in the production process.
- Acapital intensity
- Bvertical integration
- Ccustomer involvement
- Dprocess flexibility
12The ease with which resources can be adjusted in response to changes in demand, technology, products or services, and resource availability.
- Avertical integration
- Bprocess flexibility
- Ccustomer involvement
- Dcapital intensity
13The role of the customer in the production process.
- Acustomer involvement
- Bprocess flexibility
- Cvertical integration
- Dcapital intensity
14[blank_start]FLOWCHART[blank_end]
◦A drawing used to analyze movement of people or material.- AFLOWCHART
15[blank_start]TIME-FUNCTION MAPPING[blank_end]
◦A flowchart with time added on the horizontal axis.
◦Allows users to identify and eliminate waste such as extra steps, duplication, and delay.- ATIME FUNCTION MAPPING
16[blank_start]VALUE STREAM MAPPING[blank_end] – a process that helps managers understand how to add value in the flow of material and information through the entire production process.
- AVALUE STREAM MAPPING
17[blank_start]Product or service profiling[blank_end] – used to avoid any inconsistencies by identifying key product or service dimensions and then selecting appropriate processes.
- AProduct or service profiling
18[blank_start]Separation[blank_end] is the Structure service so customers must go where service is offered
- ASeparation
19[blank_start]Self service[blank_end] so customers examine, compare, and evaluate at their own pace
- ASelf service
20[blank_start]Postponement[blank_end] is the Customizing at delivery
- APostponement
21[blank_start]Focus[blank_end] Restricting the offerings
- AFocus
22[blank_start]Modules[blank_end] is the Modular selection of service, modular production
- AModules
23Separating services that may lend themselves to [blank_start]automation[blank_end]
- Aautomation
24[blank_start]FLEXIBILITY[blank_end] – the ability to respond with little penalty in time, cost, or customer value.
- AFLEXIBILITY
25[blank_start]TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION[blank_end] the discovery and development of new or improved products, services, or processes for producing or providing them.
- ATECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
26[blank_start]TECHNOLOGY[blank_end] – the application of scientific discoveries to the development and improvement of products and services and operations processes.
- ATECHNOLOGY
27[blank_start]High technology[blank_end] refers to the most advanced and developed equipment and methods.
- AHigh technology
28[blank_start]Product and Service Technology[blank_end] is the discovery and development of new products and services. This is done mainly by researchers and engineers, who use the scientific approach to develop new knowledge and translate that into commercial application.
- AProduct and Service Technology
29[blank_start]Process Technology[blank_end] includes methods, procedures and equipment used to produce goods and provide services. This not only involves processes within an organization, it also extends to supply chain processes.
- AProcess Technology
30[blank_start]Information Technology[blank_end] is the science and use of computers and other electronic equipment to store, process, and send information.
- AInformation Technology
31[blank_start]AUTOMATION[blank_end] – machinery that has sensing and control devices that enable it to operate automatically.
- AAUTOMATION
32[blank_start]Fixed Automation[blank_end] – the most rigid. Sometimes referred to as Detroit-type automation, it uses high-cost, specialized equipment for a fixed sequence of operations.
- AFixed Automation
33[blank_start]Programmable automation[blank_end] – use of high-cost, general purpose equipment controlled by a computer program that provides both the sequence of operations and specific details about each operation.
- AProgrammable automation
34[blank_start]Robot[blank_end] – a machine consisting of a mechanical arm, a power supply, and a controller.
- ARobot
35[blank_start]Flexible Automation[blank_end] – evolved from programmable automation. It uses equipment that is more customized than that of a programmable automation.
- AFlexible Automation
36[blank_start]AIS or Automatic Identification System[blank_end] – a system for transforming data into electronic form, for example, bar codes.
- AAIS or Automatic Identification System
37[blank_start]RFID[blank_end] – a wireless system in which integrated circuits with antennas send radio waves in a limited range – usually a matter of yards.
- ARFID
38[blank_start]Vision system[blank_end] is Widely used when the items being inspected are very similar being vastly superior to individuals trying to perform these tasks
- AVision system
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- Engineering Quiz on Process Design and Technology Decision, created by Glenn Villareal on 27/04/2017.
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