MANUFACTURING

Question 1

Basis of compensation

Answer 1

Prior BE:
-standardization, economies of scale

Contemporary BE
- Quality, functionality, customer satisfaction

Question 2

Manufacturing process

Answer 2

Prior BE:
- High volume, long production runs, significant level of in-process and finished inventory

Contemporary BE:
- Low volume, short production runs, focus on reducing inventory levels and non-value added activities and costs

Question 3

Manufacturing technology

Answer 3

Prior BE:
- Assembly line automation, isolated technology applications

Contemporary BE:
- Robotics, flexible manufacturing systems, integrated applications connected by networks

Question 4

Required Labor skills

Answer 4

Prior BE:
- Machine-paced, low level skills

Contemporary BE:
- Individually and team paced, high level skills

Question 5

Emphasis on quality

Answer 5

Prior BE:
- Acceptance of a normal or usual amount of waste

Contemporary BE:
- Goal of zero defects

Question 6

MANUFACTURING

Answer 6

• Basis of compensation
• Manufacturing process
• Manufacturing technology
• Required labor skills
• Emphasis on quality

Question 7

MANUFACTURING

Answer 7

• Basis of compensation
• Manufacturing process
• Manufacturing technology
• Required labor skills
• Emphasis on quality