WGU C215 Operations Management
Final Exam Questions and Answers
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How do just in time (JIT) and lean systems add value?
- Correct Answer - by reducing waste
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
- Correct Answer - the concept takes a total system approach to create an
efficient operation and combines concepts such as just in time (JIT), total
quality management (TQM), and continuous improvement a software
system that integrates information from across the entire company,
Which concept takes a total system approach to creating an efficient
operation and combines concepts such as just in time (JIT), total quality
management (TQM), and continuous improvement?
,- Correct Answer - a pull system that uses cards to visually signal the
need for inventory. It specifies the exact quantity of a product that needs to
be produced
kanban significant to the "pull" system?
- Correct Answer - It specifies the exact quantity of a product that needs
to be produced
What are two product system differences between the push and pull
processes?
- Correct Answer - push moves the product forward in anticipation for
demand
pull eliminates excessive inventory
Which function does marketing play in a just in time (JIT) organization?
How does a just in time (JIT) system influence all functional areas within a
company?
- Correct Answer - -companies are able to reduce waste
-companies enhance workers ability to perform
, What are two ways management can assist employees focus in a just in
time (JIT) processing environment?
- Correct Answer - -ensure that workers receive multifunctional training
-develop an incentive system to reward workers for their efforts
Supply Chain Management
- Correct Answer - managing upstream and downstream value-added
flows of materials, final goods, and related information among suppliers,
the company, re-sellers, and final consumers
Tier one supplier
- Correct Answer - Supplies materials or services directly to the
processing facility.
Which tier-level supplier directly supplies materials or services to a
processing and packaging plant?
- Correct Answer - tier one suppliers
External Distributors
- Correct Answer - transport finished products to appropriate locations
-third party logistics providers play in the supply chain
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