Flexible Manufacturing Emphasizes

question 55

Multiple Choice

Flexible manufacturing emphasizes

• A) high-volume output of mass-produced products.
• B) the cost advantages of an intermittent system with the customer-oriented advantages of a continuous system.
• C) the learning curve is longer since technology is automated.
• D) economies of scope over economies of scale.
• E) economies of scale over economies of scope.

Identify the concept of the bullwhip effect and its implications on supply chain fluctuation.

Understand the approach to mitigating supply chain risks through supplier policies as illustrated by Toyota and Hard Rock Café.

Learn the significance of long-term purchase commitments through blanket orders.

Differentiate between the major variations of online catalogues.

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