Match the term with its definition. Some terms may not be used.
-Manufacturing operations designed for short production runs of small quantities of items
A)Continuous manufacturing
B)Coop
C)Flexible manufacturing systems
D)Job shops
E)Lean production
F)Make-or-buy decisions
G)Operations
H)Outsourcing
I)Project manufacturing
J)Repetitive manufacturing
K)Supply Chain Operations Reference model
L)Synchronous manufacturing

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Job shops are manufacturing operations designed for short production runs of small quantities of items.

Answer: C 
 Flexible manufacturing systems are manufacturing operations that are capable of quickly adapting to changes in production needs and can produce a variety of products.

Answer: E 
 Lean production is a manufacturing philosophy that focuses on eliminating waste and maximizing efficiency in production processes.

Answer: F 
 Make-or-buy decisions refer to the decision-making process of whether to produce a good or service in-house or purchase it from an external supplier.

Answer: G 
 Operations refer to the day-to-day activities and processes involved in the production of goods or delivery of services.

Answer: H 
 Outsourcing is the practice of contracting out a business function or process to an external third-party provider.

Answer: J 
 Repetitive manufacturing is a manufacturing process that produces the same product repeatedly over an extended period of time.

Answer: K 
 The Supply Chain Operations Reference model is a framework developed by the Supply Chain Council that provides a standardized approach to measuring and improving supply chain performance.

Answer: A, L 
 Continuous and synchronous manufacturing are both strategies for maximizing efficiency in production processes by eliminating waste and reducing cycle time.

Match the Term with Its Definition