Rather Than Rely on the Bartender to Use the Correct

question 83

Multiple Choice

Rather than rely on the bartender to use the correct proportions of ingredients in mixed drinks, a bar owner installed a drink-mixing machine that automatically selects and measures the ingredients into the glass. This method is a type of

• A) idiot-proofing.
• B) poka-yoke.
• C) Kanban.
• D) robotics.

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Purchasing Power

The ability of consumers or businesses to buy goods and services, often influenced by income levels, inflation, and economic conditions.

Indirect Competition

A process in which products provide alternative solutions to the same market.

Beverage Industry

A sector that specifically focuses on the production and distribution of drinks, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Recession

A period of time during which overall gross domestic product (GDP) declines for two or more consecutive quarters.