OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 2, Problem 1CQ

From the perspective of process analysis, which of the following could be appropriate flow units for a hardware store?

  1. a. Number of workers
  2. b. Number of cash registers
  3. c. Number of customers
  4. d. Number of suppliers
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Summary Introduction

To determine: The option that could be appropriate flow units for a hardware store.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the option that could be appropriate flow units for a hardware store:

Flow units is said to be the unit of analysis that is being considered in a process analysis. For example, calls in a call center and patients in a hospital are the flow units. Here, number of customers to the hardware store is said to be appropriate flow units according to the perspective of process analysis.

Hence, option (c) is correct and options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.

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