Manufacturing Processes Primer

What is a Line Process most commonly used for?

• Customized, one-of-a-kind products

• High volume, low variety products

• Small batches of specialized products

• Large-scale, continuous production of liquids

Which manufacturing strategy is best suited for products that are made in large quantities but stored before being sold to the customer?

• Make-to-Order (MTO)

• Engineer-to-Order (ETO)

• Make-to-Stock (MTS)

• Assemble-to-Order (ATO)

In which process are products produced in groups or batches based on customer orders or forecast demand?

• Continuous Flow Process

• Batch Process

• Line Process

• Job Shop Process

What characterizes a Continuous Flow Process?

• Discrete items are produced in a sequential manner

• Products are made individually to customer specifications

• Production involves a constant flow of materials through the plant

• Items are produced in batches based on demand

Which process is typically used for highly customized products, often involving different types of operations?

• Line Process

• Batch Process

• Job Shop Process

• Continuous Flow Process

What does a Mass Market strategy focus on?

• Serving a wide audience with standardized products

• Targeting a small, specific group of customers

• Customizing products for individual customers

• Producing a limited range of products for a niche market

A Niche Market strategy is characterized by:

• A broad market appeal and large customer base

• A focus on specialized products for a specific group of customers

• High volume production of standardized products

• Custom orders on a large scale

Which manufacturing process selection would be most appropriate for a company that produces custom, high-end furniture?

• Line Process

• Batch Process

• Job Shop Process

• Continuous Flow Process

What is a key advantage of the Make-to-Order (MTO) strategy?

• Reduces inventory costs by producing only what is ordered

• Allows for mass production and economies of scale

• Products are immediately available to customers

• Simplifies production planning

Which of the following best describes an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) process?

• Products are designed and produced from scratch based on customer specifications

• Products are assembled from existing components based on customer orders

• Standardized products are produced in large volumes

• Products are produced in batches based on forecasted demand