M4-topic 3 part 1 operations processes

Question 1

what are the two types of inputs

Answer 1

transformed resources

transforming resources

Question 2

what are transformed resources

Answer 2

inputs that are changed or converted

Question 3

examples of transformed resources (3)

Answer 3

materials
Information from research
Customers input

Question 4

what are transforming resources

Answer 4

inputs that carry out the transformation process

Question 5

examples of transforming resources (2)

Answer 5

human resources (labour ,workers)
Facilities (machinery + equipment)

Question 6

what are the 4v’s

Answer 6

volume
variety
variation in demand
visibility

Question 7

what does volume refer to

Answer 7

how much is made

Question 8

what does variety refer

Answer 8

the mix of products made

Question 9

what does variation in demand refer to

Answer 9

demand for their products

Question 10

what does visibility refer to

Answer 10

the degree of customer contract

Question 11

what do highly visible businesses do (2)

Answer 11

engage with customers

seek customer feedback

Question 12

what is sequencing

Answer 12

the order in which activities occur

Question 13

what is scheduling

Answer 13

the length of time activities take

Question 14

what are some important scheduling tools (2)

Answer 14

Gantt charts

critical path analysis

Question 15

what is a critical path

Answer 15

the shortest time to do all tasks

Question 16

how to find the critical path

Answer 16

usually the longest path,gives enough time to do all tasks

Question 17

what is technology

Answer 17

the application of science and knowledge enabling people to do new things, or perform certain task in new ways

Question 18

what types of technology are there (4)

Answer 18

office technology
manufacturing technology
established technology
leading edge technology

Question 19

what does office technology help with (2)

Answer 19

more efficient processing

allow workers to be more mobile

Question 20

what are some examples of manufacturing technology (3)

Answer 20

CAD
CAM
Robotics

Question 21

what does CAD stand for

Answer 21

computer aided design

Question 22

what does CAM stand for

Answer 22

computer aided manufacturing

Question 23

what does CAM allow

Answer 23

allows manufacturing to be faster with fewer mistakes

Question 24

what are robotics

Answer 24

very specialised forms of technology

Question 25

what are robots used for in manufacturing

Answer 25

to perform repetitive tasks, or tasks considered dangerous for humans

Question 26

what does leading edge technology help with

Answer 26

help establish and maintain, a businesses competitive advantage