Match the term with its definition. Some terms may not be used.
-Manufacturing operations designed for long production runs of high-volume, standardized products
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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Repetitive manufacturing is designed for long production runs of high-volume, standardized products.

Answer: D
 Job shops are manufacturing operations that produce small batches of customized products.

Answer: C
 Flexible manufacturing systems use computer-controlled machines to produce a variety of customized products in small batches.

Answer: A
 Continuous manufacturing is used for products that can be produced without interruption or downtime.

Answer: E
 Lean production is an approach to manufacturing that aims to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

Answer: F
 Make-or-buy decisions refer to the choice between producing a component or product in-house or purchasing it from an external supplier.

Answer: G
 Operations are the processes and activities involved in producing goods or services.

Answer: H
 Outsourcing refers to the practice of hiring an external company to perform a business function that would otherwise be done in-house.

Answer: I
 Project manufacturing is a type of manufacturing that produces unique, one-of-a-kind products for specific projects.

Answer: K
 The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model is a framework used to analyze and improve supply chain performance.

Answer: L
 Synchronous manufacturing is an approach to manufacturing that aims to optimize the entire production process, rather than individual steps or stages.

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