SCM 300 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1) movement and
2) storage and
3) value-adding transformation of
Be familiar with the eight-part definition of supply chain 4) goods and
management introduced during our first class 5) information and
6) finance
7) from the point of raw materials to the final customer
8) and back (product returns)
Demand: standard items, high volumes, static inventory
Layout: product focused/line flow layouts
Manufacturing System: Assembly lines, continuous flow
systems
- made-to-stock-system
Line Flow - Manufacturing Strategies/Completive Priori-
- Ex. producing laundry detergent
ties
- Low per unit cost (big scale economics), consistent
quantity (doesn't matter which one I grab off shelf, expect
same quality), fast production rates (automated), minimal
customization opportunities, product lines are very con-
sistent, no flexibility on product
Demand: Customized items, low volumes, dynamic indus-
try
Layout: Process focused/flexible flow layouts
Manufacturing System: Job shops
Flexible Flow - Manufacturing Strategies/Completive Pri- - make-to-order systems
orities
- Producing custom wood furniture
- High per unit cost, high performance and design (con-
sumer wants something different and special, not what
you can find at a merchandiser), slow (made by hand),
, high flexibility as customer customizes the product
- minimize movement, load, eflciencies
Demand: moderation (customization, changes, industry)
Layout: hybrid layouts
Manufacturing System: group technology (cellular) Lay-
out
Hybrid Flow - Manufacturing Strategies - possibly an assemble-to-order system
Lead time for line flow: How long does it take you to get
from house to store (get laundry purchase)
Lead time for flexibility: can't take it home right away, have
to wait days or weeks for custom products
Line vs Flex Flow - Basics Part 1
In line flow, you pay for expensive equipment
Line vs Flex Flow - Basics Part 2 In flexible flow, you're hoping that customers consistency
want something
1) movement and
2) storage and
3) value-adding transformation of
Be familiar with the eight-part definition of supply chain 4) goods and
management introduced during our first class 5) information and
6) finance
7) from the point of raw materials to the final customer
8) and back (product returns)
Demand: standard items, high volumes, static inventory
Layout: product focused/line flow layouts
Manufacturing System: Assembly lines, continuous flow
systems
- made-to-stock-system
Line Flow - Manufacturing Strategies/Completive Priori-
- Ex. producing laundry detergent
ties
- Low per unit cost (big scale economics), consistent
quantity (doesn't matter which one I grab off shelf, expect
same quality), fast production rates (automated), minimal
customization opportunities, product lines are very con-
sistent, no flexibility on product
Demand: Customized items, low volumes, dynamic indus-
try
Layout: Process focused/flexible flow layouts
Manufacturing System: Job shops
Flexible Flow - Manufacturing Strategies/Completive Pri- - make-to-order systems
orities
- Producing custom wood furniture
- High per unit cost, high performance and design (con-
sumer wants something different and special, not what
you can find at a merchandiser), slow (made by hand),
, high flexibility as customer customizes the product
- minimize movement, load, eflciencies
Demand: moderation (customization, changes, industry)
Layout: hybrid layouts
Manufacturing System: group technology (cellular) Lay-
out
Hybrid Flow - Manufacturing Strategies - possibly an assemble-to-order system
Lead time for line flow: How long does it take you to get
from house to store (get laundry purchase)
Lead time for flexibility: can't take it home right away, have
to wait days or weeks for custom products
Line vs Flex Flow - Basics Part 1
In line flow, you pay for expensive equipment
Line vs Flex Flow - Basics Part 2 In flexible flow, you're hoping that customers consistency
want something
