SCM 405SG - Quiz 1-2-3

Which of the following statements is correct?

Statement 1: Smart factories connect manufacturing systems that covers human competencies and technological capabilities.

Statement 2: The implementation of new technologies is complex and requires an

understanding of what is to be replaced and what is to be implemented.

Statement 3: The trend of digitalization named Industrial Internet of Things was coined

in Germany.

• • Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct

• Statement 1 and statement 3 are correct

• Statement 2 and statement 3 are correct

• • Statement 1, statement 2, and statement 3 are correct

Which of the following approaches to drive digital transformation refers to the comprehensive discussion with the different departments of the organization?

• Bottom-up and Top-down approach

• • Interdisciplinary team approach

• Collaboration with customers and partners

• Result orientation

Which of the following scopes of operations management deals with the creation of a well-defined plan for the development and marketing of a product?

• Process

• • Facilities layout

• Demand analysis

• Product

This aspect of the process strategy requires the analysis of cost and flexibility in the choice of technology to be implemented?

• • Transformation process

• Achieving operational goals

• Balancing competing priorities

• Process focus

Which of the aspects of process strategy focus on the production of high volume standardized using a continuous process?

• Product focus

• Mass customization

• Process focus

• Transformation process

Which of the following scopes of operations management requires an analysis of the choice of the appropriate technology to create and deliver the products efficiently?

• Location scope

• Layout scope

• Process scope

• Capacity

What scope of operations management focuses on the position of workstations to improve material flow?

• Process scope

• Layout

• Location

• Capacity

Which of the following statements describes a manufacturing layout?

• •   A layout that optimizes the product placement and customer flow.

• •   A layout that arrange the workstations to facilitate collaboration and ergonomics

• •   A layout designed for the efficient storage and retrieval of goods

• •   A layout that considers the transformation of raw materials to finished goods.

This aspect of the location scope deals with the importance of planning and investment of the firm?

• Long-term implication

• Impact on operation

• Decision making process

• Types of locations

Which of the following statements describes the choices given below?

Statement 1: Demand planning is a crucial part of supply chain management as it aligns the operations and expected customer needs.

Statement 2: Demand planning involves the decision on how to balance the production process with the demand for goods.

• Both statements are correct

• Both statements are incorrect

• • First statement is correct, the second statement is incorrect

• •   First statement is incorrect, the second statement is correct