Question 1

When safety stock is deemed absolutely necessary, the usual policy is to build it into the projected on-hand inventory of the MRP logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain what is meant by "nervousness" of the MRP schedule. Provide an example. Name two tools that are particularly useful in reducing system nervousness in MRP systems.

Accepted Answer

Nervousness is the reaction to a large n

Question 3

Smoothing a resource requirements profile to stay within capacity limits may increase setup costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A dependent demand item is so called because its demand is dependent on customer preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe finite capacity scheduling. How is it more realistic than MRP?

Accepted Answer

FCS provides the precise scheduling need

Question 6

Low level coding means that

Accepted Answer

A)  a final item has only a few levels in the BOM structure 
B)  it is the code for the lowest level in the BOM structure 
C)  a component item is coded at the lowest level at which it appears in the BOM structure 
D)  the top level of the BOM is below level zero and that BOMs are not organized around the finished product 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a final item has only a few levels in the BOM structure 
B)  it is the code for the lowest level in the BOM structure 
C)  a component item is coded at the lowest level at which it appears in the BOM structure 
D)  the top level of the BOM is below level zero and that BOMs are not organized around the finished product 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

One of the tools that is particularly useful in reducing the system nervousness in the MRP system is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  modular bills 
B)  time phasing 
C)  time fences 
D)  lot sizing 
E)  closed loop system 
A)  modular bills 
B)  time phasing 
C)  time fences 
D)  lot sizing 
E)  closed loop system

Question 8

The __________ is (are) the MRP input detailing which end items are to be produced, when they are needed, and in what quantities.

Accepted Answer

A)  master production schedule 
B)  load report 
C)  inventory records 
D)  assembly time chart 
E)  bill of material 
A)  master production schedule 
B)  load report 
C)  inventory records 
D)  assembly time chart 
E)  bill of material

Question 9

A document calls for the production of 50 small garden tractors in week 1; 50 small garden tractors and 100 riding mowers in week 2; 100 riding mowers and 200 garden utility carts in week 3; and 100 riding mowers in week 4. This document is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  net requirements document 
B)  resource requirements profile 
C)  aggregate plan 
D)  master production schedule 
E)  Wagner-Whitin finite capacity document 
A)  net requirements document 
B)  resource requirements profile 
C)  aggregate plan 
D)  master production schedule 
E)  Wagner-Whitin finite capacity document

Question 10

In MRP, system nervousness is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  management's attempt to continually respond to minor changes in production requirements 
B)  the use of the lot-for-lot approach 
C)  management's marking part of the master production schedule as "not to be rescheduled" 
D)  the use of phantom bills of material 
E)  management's attempt to evaluate alternative plans before making a decision 
A)  management's attempt to continually respond to minor changes in production requirements 
B)  the use of the lot-for-lot approach 
C)  management's marking part of the master production schedule as "not to be rescheduled" 
D)  the use of phantom bills of material 
E)  management's attempt to evaluate alternative plans before making a decision

Question 11

Gross material requirements do not take into account the amount of inventory on hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Operations splitting sends pieces to the next operation before the entire lot is completed on the previous operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When safety stock is deemed absolutely necessary, the usual policy is to build it into the projected on-hand inventory of the MRP logic.

Explain what is meant by "nervousness" of the MRP schedule. Provide an example. Name two tools that are particularly useful in reducing system nervousness in MRP systems.

Smoothing a resource requirements profile to stay within capacity limits may increase setup costs.

A dependent demand item is so called because its demand is dependent on customer preferences.

Describe finite capacity scheduling. How is it more realistic than MRP?

Low level coding means that

One of the tools that is particularly useful in reducing the system nervousness in the MRP system is (are)

The __________ is (are) the MRP input detailing which end items are to be produced, when they are needed, and in what quantities.

A document calls for the production of 50 small garden tractors in week 1; 50 small garden tractors and 100 riding mowers in week 2; 100 riding mowers and 200 garden utility carts in week 3; and 100 riding mowers in week 4. This document is most likely a(n)

In MRP, system nervousness is caused by

Gross material requirements do not take into account the amount of inventory on hand.

Operations splitting sends pieces to the next operation before the entire lot is completed on the previous operation.

Operations and Productivity

Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Location Strategies

Layout Strategies

Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement

Supply-Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning

Short-Term Scheduling

Just-In-Time and Lean Options

Maintenance and Reliability

Statistical Tools for Managers

Acceptance Sampling

The Simplex Method of Linear Programming

The Modi and Vam Methods of Solving Transportation Problems

Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Supply-Chain Management

Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

Filters

Exam 14: Material Requirements Planning Mrp and Erp

When safety stock is deemed absolutely necessary, the usual policy is to build it into the projected on-hand inventory of the MRP logic.

Explain what is meant by "nervousness" of the MRP schedule. Provide an example. Name two tools that are particularly useful in reducing system nervousness in MRP systems.

Smoothing a resource requirements profile to stay within capacity limits may increase setup costs.

A dependent demand item is so called because its demand is dependent on customer preferences.

Describe finite capacity scheduling. How is it more realistic than MRP?

Low level coding means that

One of the tools that is particularly useful in reducing the system nervousness in the MRP system is (are)

The __________ is (are) the MRP input detailing which end items are to be produced, when they are needed, and in what quantities.

A document calls for the production of 50 small garden tractors in week 1; 50 small garden tractors and 100 riding mowers in week 2; 100 riding mowers and 200 garden utility carts in week 3; and 100 riding mowers in week 4. This document is most likely a(n)

In MRP, system nervousness is caused by

Gross material requirements do not take into account the amount of inventory on hand.

Operations splitting sends pieces to the next operation before the entire lot is completed on the previous operation.

Operations and Productivity

Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Location Strategies

Layout Strategies

Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement

Supply-Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning

Short-Term Scheduling

Just-In-Time and Lean Options

Maintenance and Reliability

Statistical Tools for Managers

Acceptance Sampling

The Simplex Method of Linear Programming

The Modi and Vam Methods of Solving Transportation Problems

Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Supply-Chain Management

Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

Filters