Air-Tech Management Learns That Last Month's Production Run of Heaters

question 35

Multiple Choice

Air-Tech management learns that last month's production run of heaters at its Newark plant is defective and announces a recall of the specific models produced. To handle the large number of products it expects to receive for replacement of the defective thermostats, Air-Tech will probably need to add a ____ to its distribution network.

• A) distribution center
• B) private warehouse
• C) dispatching shipment system
• D) public warehouse
• E) materials handling system

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Definitions:

Confidence

A measure of the degree to which one is certain about a particular prediction or outcome.

Predetermined Time

A technique in time and motion study where standard times are assigned to basic motions and tasks, used for setting standard times for work activities.

Standard Deviation

A numerical indicator that calculates the spread or variability among a collection of data points.

Standard Time

The time set for the completion of a task, often used as a benchmark in manufacturing and other operations to measure efficiency.