1. A product design that can be produced to requirements even when conditions in the production process are unfavorable typically is known as what type of design?
A) Universal B) Computer-aided C) Modular D) Robust
2. A company currently produces custom goods for a limited market. To increase market share, the company will implement a strategy to reduce the number of products it produces and reduce delivery lead time. The company can increase its chances of achieving the strategy by:
A) using benchmark data for products in the same product groups. B) incorporating results from market surveys. C) involving customers in the product design process. D) using electronic communications to receive customer complaints.
3. Component commonality in manufacturing primarily allows a company to:
A) optimize production runs for the components. B) use less-specialized machinery. C) decrease single-minute exchange of die processes. D) increase planning and control.
4. What is the primary benefit of using modular rather than integral designs?
A) Lower cost of manufacturing B) Increased product performance C) Greater responsiveness in marketing and production D) Reduced complexity of bills of material
5. The process used to determine the impact of promotions, price discounts, and rebates on demand forecasts commonly is referred to as demand:
A) planning. B) forecasting. C) aggregating. D) shaping.
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