chapter 21
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g. Outsourcing
h. Poka-yoke
i. Project manufacturing
j. Repetitive manufacturing
k. Supply Chain Operations Reference model
l. Synchronous manufacturing
116. An approach that recognizes the interdependence of assets and activities and manages them to optimize the entire
firm’s performance
117. A form of manufacturing with output that more closely resembles a product stream than individual products
118. An approach that emphasizes efficiency through elimination of waste
119. Manufacturing operatoins that usually involve computer-controlled equipment that can turn out products in smaller
or more flexible quantities
120. Manufacturing operations used to create unique but similar products
121. Manufacturing operations designed for short production runs of small quantities of items
122. Manufacturing operations designed for long production runs of high-volume, standardized products
123. Contracting with a third party to take on and manage one or more of a firm’s functions
124. A choice that companies must make when they have the option of making or buying component parts for products
they produce
125. The processes used to create and deliver a product or service
126. A list of critical factors that provides a helpful starting place when assessing a supplier’s performance
127. Edith is the operations manager at a small company that imports English leather-goods for resale. In a recent
meeting with the CEO, the decision was made that the small company would concentrate purchases with one supplier.
What are reasons that this decision could have been made?
128. Wallie’s Western Wear is a retailer of western style clothing that produces all of its own products. Wallie and
Wanda, the owners, want to incorporate a system to solve quality problems and understand they need to start with their
customers. What suggestions would be helpful for this process?
129. Holly is a business consultant who assists new companies in writing business plans. What type of manufacturing
operation would Holly’s business be considered and what are important characteristics for operational success?
130. How can supplier performance be measured when selecting a new supplier? Discuss the SCOR model followed by
other suggestions for good relations.
131. Christie and Kevin are starting a produce farm raising organic vegetables. Kevin plans to sell the produce wholesale
to a local restaurant and Christie is going to start a cooking school spotlighting the produce. Complete the following table