Select the best completion. With reference to the Product-Process matrix... A. Sugar production is an example of Continuous Flow. B. Building custom furniture is an example of Job Shop. C. Making donuts is an example of a Batch Shop. D. All of the above are good.

Comparing two threads inside the same process to two distinct processes. What is the optimal course of action given the existing circumstances?

Which of the following is not the step most likely to improve productivity, according to the textbook author? A. developing productivity measures for all operations B. eliminating bottlenecks in operations C. establishing reasonable goals for improvement D. considering non-monetary incentives to reward workers E. using the company’s cash to buyback corporate stock

A fixed-position layout A. groups workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of information. O B. seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production. OC. allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior. D. addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky, projects such as ships and buildings.