The time required for the line to produce one unit to achieve an output rate that allows a firm to meet its demand requirements is known as ______.

A. cycle time
B. flow time
C. idle time
D. balance efficiency


A. cycle time

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Italy recently introduced the Reguzzoni-Versace Law which is intended to regulate trade in textiles, leather, and footwear. All of the following statements pertaining to the law are correct except:

A) at least four stages of production should occur in Italy for the product to be labeled as "Made in Italy." B) the countries in which the remaining production stages took place must be identified. C) Brussels objected on grounds that the law conflicts with restrictions provided by the European Union. D) EU regulators view the law as "protectionist." E) the law is more stringent than the existing laws where only one production stage has to occur in the country of origin.

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What are the four important tactical tasks concerning targets, resistance points, and the costs of terminating negotiations for a negotiator in a distributive bargaining situation to consider?

What will be an ideal response?

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With respect to process costing, what is the difference in how the weighted-average and first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods treat beginning work-in-process units?

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Refer to Scenario 9.10. There is some variability in how long it takes the feed store to whip up a batch of llama feed. The standard deviation of the feed prep is one day

The farm is willing to tolerate a 5% chance of running out of feed before they can get some more hauled in. The llamas would prefer a 0% chance, but they don't get a vote. What reorder point achieves the farm's objectives? A) 246 pounds B) 282 pounds C) 304 pounds D) 316 pounds

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