PROCESS POSITIONING

What are the two main pillars of the Toyota Production System?

• A. Jidoka and Just-in-time

• B. Jidoka and Just-in-case

• C. Jidoka and Kaizen

• D. Jidoka and Heijunka

Jidoka also means

• A. Automation with no human intervention

• B. Automation with specialized machines

• C. Automation with andon light system

• D. Automation with a human touch

Which of the following best describes the concept of Just-In-Time (JIT) in operations management?

• A. Producing large batches of products to minimize setup costs

• B. Keeping large inventory levels to avoid stockouts

• C. Producing and delivering goods only as they are needed in the production process

• D.  Using robots to replace all human labor in manufacturing

How does a business with high product variety, like an artisan workshop, differ from a low-variety business, such as a water-bottling plant, in terms of process design?

• A. High-variety businesses use standardized processes to reduce costs

• B.  Low-variety businesses rely on highly flexible equipment and skilled workers

• C. High-variety businesses focus on customization with flexible processes

• D.  Low-variety businesses require complex scheduling for diverse products

What type of process that used for very high volume and very standardized products that operate 24 hours per day?

• A. Repetitive process

• B. Continuous process

• C. Project process

• D. Batch process

Which process type is best suited for a temporary task with a unique objective, such as building a bridge?

• A. Repetitive process

• B. Continuous process

• C. Project process

• D. Batch process

 What is a key characteristic of a job shop process, as described in the document?

• A. High volume production with standardized equipment

• B.  Low volume, high variety with flexible equipment

• C.  Low volume, high variety with flexible equipment

• D. High volume with low worker skill requirements

What is the main goal of process positioning?

• A. To make products look beautiful

• B. To increase prices

• C. To organize work efficiently and use resources well

• D. To hire more workers

Which process type is used for making a few unique items, like custom furniture?

• A. Repetitive

•  B. Job Shop

•  C. Continuous

•  D. Batch

What best describes the relationship between volume and variety in process positioning?

• A. High volume always requires high variety to meet market demands.

• B. Low-volume operations typically use highly specialized equipment to reduce costs.

• C. High volume operations often involve standardized processes with low variety to optimize efficiency.

• D. Low variety operations are always capital-intensive due to the need for expensive equipment.