The Total Time a Product Is in Production, Including Process

question 114

Multiple Choice

The total time a product is in production, including process time, inspection time, wait time, and move time, is called:

• A) efficiency time.
• B) manufacturing cycle time.
• C) customer response time.
• D) value-added time.

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Definitions:

Optimal Foraging Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that animals maximize their net energy intake per unit of time spent foraging.

Hummingbird

A small bird known for its ability to hover in mid-air thanks to rapid wing flapping, feeding primarily on nectar and playing a role in pollination.

Nectar

A sweet liquid produced by plants, which serves as a food source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Optimal Foraging Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that animals will maximize their net energy intake per unit of foraging time, leading to behaviors that are most efficient in gaining resources.