Operations Processes

Question 1

Component

Answer 1

A part or piece that is assembled with other components to create a finished good.

Question 2

Value Add

Answer 2

Occurs when an operations process combines inputs with labour and facilities so that the value of the output is increased, and is greater than the cost of its individual inputs.

Question 3

Job production

Answer 3

Producing a single unique item

Question 4

Batch production

Answer 4

Producing a small number of the same item

Question 5

Flow production

Answer 5

Producing a large number of items at the same time.

Question 6

Task analysis

Answer 6

the breakdown of exactly how the manufacture of a good, or activities to provide a service, is to be accomplished.

Question 7

Gantt Chart

Answer 7

Records the number of tasks involved in each particular project and the estimated time needed each task, but will not show the relationship between each of the tasks.

Question 8

Critical path analysis (CPA)

Answer 8

A scheduling tool used in an operation involving repetitive tasks, especially if the exact time each task will take is known.

Question 9

Process technology

Answer 9

The improvements in the machines, equipment and devices used to transform inputs into outputs.

Question 10

Task design

Answer 10

Deciding how a task will be completed.