Understanding Operations Management

What are the main types of production systems?

• Job shop, batch, mass, continuous

• Custom, repetitive, dynamic, fixed

• Project-based, seasonal, variable, static

• Single unit, hybrid, flexible, automated

Describe the characteristics of a job shop production system.

• Job shop production systems are designed for mass production.

• They primarily use unskilled labor for efficiency.

• Job shop production systems are flexible, handle low volume and high variety, use skilled labor, and accommodate custom orders.

• Job shop production systems focus on standardization and uniformity.

What is the primary advantage of a continuous production system?

• Increased manual labor requirements.

• Higher efficiency and lower production costs.

• Higher risk of production delays.

• Limited product variety and customization.

List three types of facility layout designs.

• Single-line layout

• Process layout, Product layout, Fixed-position layout

• Circular layout

• Dynamic layout

What is a process layout and when is it most effective?

• A process layout is most effective in environments with customized or low-volume production.

• A process layout is used exclusively in retail environments.

• A process layout is most effective for mass production of identical items.

• A process layout is best for high-volume production.

Explain the concept of product layout in manufacturing.

• Product layout is a method for randomizing workstation placement.

• Product layout is a manufacturing arrangement where workstations are organized in a sequence to streamline the production of a specific product.

• Product layout focuses on maximizing individual worker efficiency.

• Product layout is used exclusively for service industries.

What factors influence the selection of a facility layout?

• Employee satisfaction levels

• Customer demographics

• Type of production process, volume of production, flow of materials, available space, required flexibility, safety and accessibility needs.

• Type of marketing strategy

Define process selection criteria and its importance.

• Process selection criteria focus solely on employee satisfaction.

• Process selection criteria are only relevant for large corporations.

• Process selection criteria are not necessary for production planning.

• Process selection criteria are essential for optimizing production efficiency and aligning processes with business goals.

What are the key considerations in selecting a manufacturing process?

• The brand name of the materials

• Key considerations include production volume, material types, cost efficiency, product complexity, quality requirements, lead time, and flexibility.

• The location of the factory

• Only the color of the product

Describe the stages of the product life cycle.

• Release, Surge, Stability, Fade

• Launch, Expansion, Peak, Withdrawal

• Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline

• Start, Rise, Plateau, Fall