Question 1

Julie is the CEO of a small manufacturing company which is struggling to compete in the marketplace. Julie is considering implementing Simultaneous Engineering processes, what would be the benefit of this to her organisation? Select all that apply

Options :

A : reduction in development time

B : fewer design changes

C : less staff are required

D : increased sales

Answer: A,B

Question 2

The cost of switching and the scarcity of resources affects which of the following relationship-influencing Key Performance Indicators?

Options :

A : transparency

B : co-operation

C : trust

D : power

Answer: D

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Business Process Re-engineering are true? Select ALL that apply.

Options :

A : workers make decisions

B : it is a process of continuous improvement

C : the customer is at the heart of BRP

D : it can lead to a major reduction in costs and increased competitive advantage

E : it can result in job losses

Answer: A,C,D

Question 4

Which of the following are resources often provided by professional forums and associations? Select all that apply

Options :

A : professional development

B : access to peer reviewed journals

C : peer networks

D : events discussing industry insight

Answer: A,B,C,D

Question 5

TGY Ltd is a manufacturing organisation which produces five major components for use in the transport sector. Each component is produced by a different Project Team. Below are details of the five projects.

Project 1: The team are looking at where the material originates and how much of this natural resource is left in the ground.

Project 2: The team are focused on what happens when the product is no longer required by the customer and whether the product can be repurposed to save it going to landfill.

Project 3: The team are keen to ensure the customer is happy with the product and that it meets safety standards. The focus of the Life Cycle Analysis is on what happens inside the factory.

Project 4: The team are looking at the longevity of the item once purchased by the customer.

Project 5: The team are exploring the additional overhead costs associated with the production of the item and the way in which the item is produced.

Complete the table below by listing the area of life cycle analysis being looked at, and the area of the Balanced Scorecard this relates to (some options may be used twice); energy consumption, use, disassembly, extraction, manufacturing, transportation, sustainability x2, quality, environment, value for money, processes.

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Which of the following will you put into box 6?

Options :

A : sustainability

B : quality

C : environment

D : value for money

E : processes

Answer: A