Question 1

In order to use the "level output/workforce strategy",variations in demand are met by:

Accepted Answer

A) varying output during regular time without changing employment levels. 
B) keeping output level by changing workforce levels. 
C) relying on overtime to adjust capacity. 
D) using some combination of inventories,subcontracting and back orders. 
E) Subcontracting 
A) varying output during regular time without changing employment levels. 
B) keeping output level by changing workforce levels. 
C) relying on overtime to adjust capacity. 
D) using some combination of inventories,subcontracting and back orders. 
E) Subcontracting D

Question 2

Aggregate operations planners seek to match supply and demand at minimum overall cost and:

Accepted Answer

A) keeping inventories at a minimum. 
B) hiring when necessary. 
C) keeping inventories at a maximum. 
D) by staying within company policy. 
E) using only part time workers. 
A) keeping inventories at a minimum. 
B) hiring when necessary. 
C) keeping inventories at a maximum. 
D) by staying within company policy. 
E) using only part time workers. D

Question 3

Make-to-order companies use inventory whereas make-to-stock companies use backorders to shift demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which term is most closely associated with the term disaggregation?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcontracting 
B) Master schedule 
C) Backordering 
D) Varying inventory levels 
E) Firing and laying off 
A) Subcontracting 
B) Master schedule 
C) Backordering 
D) Varying inventory levels 
E) Firing and laying off

Question 5

Among the basic capacity options in aggregate operations planning are hiring workers and the use of overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A major factor in choosing a strategy in aggregate operations planning is overall cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A "chase" demand strategy in aggregate operations planning would be attempting to match capacity and demand,period by period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rough-cut capacity planning converts the MPS into requirements for key resources in order to test the feasibility of a proposed MPS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Among the basic demand options in aggregate operations planning are promotion and the use of overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Aggregate operations planners balance actions that influence:

Accepted Answer

A) demand and inventories. 
B) demand and costs. 
C) capacity and inventories. 
D) capacity and costs. 
E) capacity and demand. 
A) demand and inventories. 
B) demand and costs. 
C) capacity and inventories. 
D) capacity and costs. 
E) capacity and demand.

Question 11

In doing "aggregate operations planning" for a firm producing paint,the aggregate operations planners would most likely base their planning on:

Accepted Answer

A) gallons of paint as an equivalent unit of production,without concern for the different colours to be produced. 
B) gallons of paint as an equivalent unit of production,but be concerned with the different colours to be produced. 
C) all the different sizes to be produced such as gallons,quarts,and pints. 
D) all the different sizes and all the different colours to be produced. 
A) gallons of paint as an equivalent unit of production,without concern for the different colours to be produced. 
B) gallons of paint as an equivalent unit of production,but be concerned with the different colours to be produced. 
C) all the different sizes to be produced such as gallons,quarts,and pints. 
D) all the different sizes and all the different colours to be produced.

Question 12

Given the projected demands for the next six months,prepare an aggregate production plan that uses inventory,regular time and overtime,and backorders.Regular time is 150 units per month.Overtime is a maximum of 20 units per month.Overtime cost is $30 per unit,backorder cost is $20 per unit,inventory holding cost is $5 per unit,regular time cost of $20 per unit,and beginning inventory is zero.
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Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Essentially,the output of aggregate operations planning is:

Accepted Answer

A) the marketing plan. 
B) the production plan. 
C) the rough-cut capacity plan. 
D) the master schedule. 
E) the material requirements plan. 
A) the marketing plan. 
B) the production plan. 
C) the rough-cut capacity plan. 
D) the master schedule. 
E) the material requirements plan.

Question 14

Master production scheduling (MPS)involves long term capacity planning that typically covers a time horizon of one to three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A firm has 43 units of a certain product on hand.Forecasts for the first two planning periods are 20 units each.A production quantity of 80 units is planned to be available in period 3.Customer orders are 22 for period 1 and 17 for period 2. What is the projected on hand inventory at the end of period 2?

Accepted Answer

A) 21 
B) 1 
C) 12 
D) 20 
E) 4 
A) 21 
B) 1 
C) 12 
D) 20 
E) 4

Question 16

Trial and error methods are commonly used by aggregate operations planners in developing aggregate operations plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For aggregate planning,groups of similar products are lumped together and treated as equivalent products for planning purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not an input to the aggregate operations planning process?

Accepted Answer

A) Production rates (capacities) 
B) Demand forecasts 
C) Initial inventory levels 
D) Master production schedules 
E) Limits on the use of overtime 
A) Production rates (capacities) 
B) Demand forecasts 
C) Initial inventory levels 
D) Master production schedules 
E) Limits on the use of overtime

Question 19

Sales and operations planning is typically performed once a year with monthly updates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An example of a demand option in aggregate operations planning is the use of backorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Aggregate Operations Planning and Master Scheduling

In order to use the "level output/workforce strategy",variations in demand are met by:

Aggregate operations planners seek to match supply and demand at minimum overall cost and:

Make-to-order companies use inventory whereas make-to-stock companies use backorders to shift demand.

Which term is most closely associated with the term disaggregation?

Among the basic capacity options in aggregate operations planning are hiring workers and the use of overtime.

A major factor in choosing a strategy in aggregate operations planning is overall cost.

A "chase" demand strategy in aggregate operations planning would be attempting to match capacity and demand,period by period.

Rough-cut capacity planning converts the MPS into requirements for key resources in order to test the feasibility of a proposed MPS.

Among the basic demand options in aggregate operations planning are promotion and the use of overtime.

Aggregate operations planners balance actions that influence:

In doing "aggregate operations planning" for a firm producing paint,the aggregate operations planners would most likely base their planning on:

Essentially,the output of aggregate operations planning is:

Master production scheduling (MPS)involves long term capacity planning that typically covers a time horizon of one to three years.

Trial and error methods are commonly used by aggregate operations planners in developing aggregate operations plans.

For aggregate planning,groups of similar products are lumped together and treated as equivalent products for planning purposes.

Which of the following is not an input to the aggregate operations planning process?

Sales and operations planning is typically performed once a year with monthly updates.

An example of a demand option in aggregate operations planning is the use of backorders.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

Product Design

Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning

Decision Analysis

Process Design and Facility Layout

Linear Programming

Workjob Design

Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

the Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Acceptance Sampling

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Maintenance

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

Waiting-Line Analysis

Simulation

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