The Times-Picayune Is Searching for an Ideal Spotting Station for the Morning

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Times-Picayune is searching for an ideal spotting station for the morning paper. Neighborhoods, their location on an XY grid of the city, and morning volume are shown in the table. What is the location that will minimize the transportation costs for the newspaper? $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } \hline { \text { Customer } } & \text { Annual Volume } & \text { X-Coordinate } & \text { Y-Coordinate } \\\hline \text { Florida } & 250 & 3 & 7 \\\hline \text { Desire } & 125 & 7 & 5 \\\hline \text { Lafitte } & 178 & 1 & 3 \\\hline \text { Iberville } & 264 & 2 & 5 \\\hline \text { Guste } & 137 & 1 & 6 \\\hline \text { CJ Peete } & 55 & 1 & 4 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)Near (3.1,4.6)
• B)Near (4.3,5.8)
• C)Near (2.5,5.2)
• D)Near (6.4,2.5)

Identify the key characteristics and goals of Lean operations, JIT, and the Toyota Production System (TPS).

Recognize the benefits and challenges of JIT partnerships with suppliers.

Understand the concept of throughput and its Measurement.

Understand the application and importance of the 5Ss in Lean production.

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Definitions:

Communication

A transactional process in which symbols, such as words, gestures, and movements, are used to establish human contact, exchange information, and reinforce or change attitudes and behaviors.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from other glands, and sleep.

Love-Struck

Overwhelmed by feelings of romantic love, often to the point of being unable to think clearly or act rationally.

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, involved in experiencing emotions such as fear and pleasure, and processing emotional memories.