You, as a Supply Chain Analyst, Have Been Approached by the Vice

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Multiple Choice

You, as a supply chain analyst, have been approached by the vice president of supply chain operations to come up with a recommendation for improving the throughput time for the manufacture of Widget A.You quickly realize that you need a process map before you proceed.What is the first step you should undertake to map the process?

• A)Draw a detailed schematic of the inputs and outputs of the process in question.
• B)Identify the desired outcomes of the process.
• C)Analyze the process and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
• D)Document the existing process (the "current state" map).

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Definitions:

Coding and Quantifying

The process of categorizing qualitative data into quantitative form, allowing for numerical analysis and statistical assessment.

Metalingual Function

One of Jakobson’s semiotic functions. Establishes the agreed-upon meaning for words—for example, by establishing that Rose refers to the name of a girl, not a flower.

Agreed Meaning

Shared understanding among individuals or groups about the interpretation of a term or concept.

Ratio Analysis

In Burke’s dramatistic analysis, this means examining the relative significance of each pentad unit (act, scene, agent, agency, purpose) in any situation.