Unlike JIT, in which the capacities of all operations are equal, synchronous manufacturing aims to balance the product flow through the system, which leaves output levels of the various operations ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
unbalanced
Unlike JIT, in which the capacities of all operations are equal, synchronous manufacturing aims to balance the product flow through the system, which leaves output levels of the various operations unbalanced.
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A. growth B. cutting-edge C. stability D. defensive E. diverse
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The high-low method
A) calculates variable costs per unit by dividing the difference in the high and low activity levels by the high and low costs. B) gives accurate results of cost estimation, irrespective of the relevant range. C) helps in determining the fixed and variable components of a mixed cost. D) is based on the premise that all data points are necessary to define a linear cost-volume relationship.
Encounter groups, also known as t-groups, are:
a. Parallel teams of production workers who meet to analyze problems. b. Small, unstructured groups encouraged to engage in open and personal discussions. c. Workers performing tasks in teams, without managers present. d. Teams that conduct repeated transactions with customers. e. Teams that engage in brief performances.