WGU C215 Study Guide – FINAL Comprehensive
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1. Location Analysis - ANSWER proximity to customers, transportation,
source of labor, community attitude, proximity to suppliers, and many other
factors.
2. The technique for determining location decisions.
Line Processes - ANSWER A type of process used to produce a large volume of
a standardized product.
3. Limited customization and high volume
Batch Processes - ANSWER A type of process used to produce a small number
of products in groups or batches based on customer orders or specifications.
4. High customization moderate volume
,Project Processes - ANSWER A type of process used to make a one-at-a-time
product exactly to customer specifications.
5. Most custom and lowest volume
Continuous Processes - ANSWER A type of process that operates continually
to produce a high volume of a fully standardized product.
- No customization and as high a volume as possible
6. Bottleneck - ANSWER Longest task in the process.
7. Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) - ANSWER A type of automated
system that combines the flexibility of intermittent operations with the
efficiency of continuous operations.
8. Output/Input Control - ANSWER A technique for monitoring the flow of
jobs between work centers.
9. Value-Added - ANSWER The net increase created during the
transformation of inputs into final outputs.
10.Hybrid Layouts - ANSWER Layouts that combine characteristics of
process and product layouts.
- Group technology layouts.
- Cell technology layouts.
,- Grocery stores use hybrid layouts
11. Relationship Chart (REL) - ANSWER Table that reflects opinions of
managers with regard to the importance of having any two departments
close together.
12. Rectilinear Distance - ANSWER The shortest distance between two
locations using north-south and east-west movements.
13. From-To Matrix - ANSWER Table that gives the number of trips or units
of product moved between any pair of departments.
14. Block Plan - ANSWER Schematic showing the placement of resources in
a facility.
15. Mean Observed Times - ANSWER The average of the observation times
for each of the work elements.
16.Normal Time - ANSWER The mean observed time multiplied by the
performance rating factor by the frequency of occurrence.
17. Standard Time - ANSWER The length of time it should take a qualified
worker using appropriate process and tools to complete a specific job,
allowing time for personal fatigue and unavoidable delays.
, 18. Just-in-Time (JIT) - ANSWER A philosophy designed to achieve high-
volume production through elimination of waste and continuous
improvement. Based on a "pull" system rather than a "push" system. The
three elements are just-in-time manufacturing, total quality management,
and respect for people.
19. Kanban card - ANSWER A card that specifies the exact quantity of
product that needs to be produced.
20. Tier One Suppliers - ANSWER Supplies materials or services directly to
the processing facility.
These are the suppliers that put products in specific containers or packages.
Internal Functions companies
21. Tier Two Suppliers - ANSWER Directly supplies materials or services to a
tier-one supplier in the supply chain.
Suppliers of the specialty materials for the tier one suppliers to be able to produce
the packaging necessary for different products.
Think cardboard, plastic, glass, chemicals.
22.Tier Three Suppliers - ANSWER Directly supplies materials or services to
a tier two supplier in the supply chain.
These are companies that extract raw materials.
Oil, raw chemical materials, wood.
Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Includes
Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Location Analysis - ANSWER proximity to customers, transportation,
source of labor, community attitude, proximity to suppliers, and many other
factors.
2. The technique for determining location decisions.
Line Processes - ANSWER A type of process used to produce a large volume of
a standardized product.
3. Limited customization and high volume
Batch Processes - ANSWER A type of process used to produce a small number
of products in groups or batches based on customer orders or specifications.
4. High customization moderate volume
,Project Processes - ANSWER A type of process used to make a one-at-a-time
product exactly to customer specifications.
5. Most custom and lowest volume
Continuous Processes - ANSWER A type of process that operates continually
to produce a high volume of a fully standardized product.
- No customization and as high a volume as possible
6. Bottleneck - ANSWER Longest task in the process.
7. Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) - ANSWER A type of automated
system that combines the flexibility of intermittent operations with the
efficiency of continuous operations.
8. Output/Input Control - ANSWER A technique for monitoring the flow of
jobs between work centers.
9. Value-Added - ANSWER The net increase created during the
transformation of inputs into final outputs.
10.Hybrid Layouts - ANSWER Layouts that combine characteristics of
process and product layouts.
- Group technology layouts.
- Cell technology layouts.
,- Grocery stores use hybrid layouts
11. Relationship Chart (REL) - ANSWER Table that reflects opinions of
managers with regard to the importance of having any two departments
close together.
12. Rectilinear Distance - ANSWER The shortest distance between two
locations using north-south and east-west movements.
13. From-To Matrix - ANSWER Table that gives the number of trips or units
of product moved between any pair of departments.
14. Block Plan - ANSWER Schematic showing the placement of resources in
a facility.
15. Mean Observed Times - ANSWER The average of the observation times
for each of the work elements.
16.Normal Time - ANSWER The mean observed time multiplied by the
performance rating factor by the frequency of occurrence.
17. Standard Time - ANSWER The length of time it should take a qualified
worker using appropriate process and tools to complete a specific job,
allowing time for personal fatigue and unavoidable delays.
, 18. Just-in-Time (JIT) - ANSWER A philosophy designed to achieve high-
volume production through elimination of waste and continuous
improvement. Based on a "pull" system rather than a "push" system. The
three elements are just-in-time manufacturing, total quality management,
and respect for people.
19. Kanban card - ANSWER A card that specifies the exact quantity of
product that needs to be produced.
20. Tier One Suppliers - ANSWER Supplies materials or services directly to
the processing facility.
These are the suppliers that put products in specific containers or packages.
Internal Functions companies
21. Tier Two Suppliers - ANSWER Directly supplies materials or services to a
tier-one supplier in the supply chain.
Suppliers of the specialty materials for the tier one suppliers to be able to produce
the packaging necessary for different products.
Think cardboard, plastic, glass, chemicals.
22.Tier Three Suppliers - ANSWER Directly supplies materials or services to
a tier two supplier in the supply chain.
These are companies that extract raw materials.
Oil, raw chemical materials, wood.
