Matching the Pace of Production to Match the Rate of Customer

question 4

Multiple Choice

Matching the pace of production to match the rate of customer demand is known as:

• A) Poka-yoke
• B) Drum-buffer-rope
• C) Bullwhip
• D) Takt time

Understand the distinctions and applications of direct and indirect order in business writing.

Recognize the appropriate parts and organization of business reports based on their length and formality.

Identify the roles and formats of various prefatory and appended parts in formal and informal reports.

Distinguish between short and long reports in terms of structure, coherence, and introduction needs.

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Definitions:

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