Higher Design: Understanding Production & Planning

What is the primary use of a flowchart in a system?

• To map the flow of progress

• To calculate financial budgets

• To design user interfaces

• To write code

How are flowcharts used in production?

• To control stock and production levels

• To manage employee schedules

• To design marketing strategies

• To calculate taxes

What information does a Gantt chart provide to team members?

• Available time for each task

• Employee salaries

• Market trends

• Customer feedback

What is one of the uses of flowcharts in a system?

• To control stock levels

• To design websites

• To write novels

• To create music

Which chart is useful for controlling production levels?

• Flow Chart

• Gantt Chart

• Line Chart

• Bar Chart

What is mass production used for?

• Creating unique, custom products

• Making large numbers of identical products

• Reducing the quality of products

• Increasing the price of products

Before deciding on mass production, what must companies ensure?

• They have enough employees

• There is demand for the product

• The product is environmentally friendly

• The product is unique

What is a common characteristic of products made through mass production?

• They are all unique

• They are identical

• They are handmade

• They are expensive

Which production method is characterized by continuous movement?

• Cell

• JIT

• Line

• Batch

What is the main goal of "JIT" production regarding customer orders?

• Produce before orders

• Produce after receiving orders

• Ignore orders

• Produce in bulk