OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DECISIONS & CASES (Mcgraw-hill Series Operations and Decision Sciences)
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DECISIONS & CASES (Mcgraw-hill Series Operations and Decision Sciences)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780077835439
Author: Roger G Schroeder, M. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Susan Meyer Goldstein
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 4, Problem 1DQ

a)

Summary Introduction

To classify: The type of process.

a)

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Given information:

The process is “Doctor’s office”.

Classification:

The process is classified as a job shop or project. The patients will require different services for each of them. The services offered will be customized in nature. Hence, it is a job shop or project.

b)

Summary Introduction

To classify: The type of process.

b)

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Given information:

The process is “Automatic car wash”.

classification:

The process is classified into an assembly line flow. The car wash is a linear sequence of operations that are performed in a sequential manner.

c)

Summary Introduction

To classify: The type of process.

c)

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Given information:

The process is “College curriculum”.

classification:

The process can be classified into any of the processes of continuous, batch, job shop, project or an assembly line. It can be termed as an assembly line, if the similar course is needed by all learners. It can be termed as a batch process, if the curriculum is suited for a particular degree. It can be termed as a project, if the course is custom-made to single learner.

d)

Summary Introduction

To classify: The type of process.

d)

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Given information:

The process is “Studying for an exam”.

classification:

The process is classified as a project. It is distinctive for each learner for different exams.

e)

Summary Introduction

To classify: The type of process.

e)

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Given information:

The process is “Registration for classes”.

classification:

The process is classified as an assembly line. The students will be required to perform the same sequence of steps with only a minimum amount of variation.

f)

Summary Introduction

To classify: The type of process.

f)

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Given information:

The process is “Electric utility”.

classification:

The process is classified as a nonstop method as it is specifically standardized one. It can be programmed to a big degree to attain a low unit cost.

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