Question 1

For markets with _______ demand variability, the _____________ manufacturing environment is most effective.Fill in the blanks.

Accepted Answer

A)  High/Engineering to order (ETO) 
B)  Low/Make to ship (MTS) 
C)  High/Assemble to order (ATO) 
D)  High/Make to stock (MTS) 
A)  High/Engineering to order (ETO) 
B)  Low/Make to ship (MTS) 
C)  High/Assemble to order (ATO) 
D)  High/Make to stock (MTS) A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a term used to indicate one of the typical manufacturing environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engineering to order (ETO) 
B)  Make to ship (MTS) 
C)  Assemble to order (ATO) 
D)  Make to stock (MTS) 
A)  Engineering to order (ETO) 
B)  Make to ship (MTS) 
C)  Assemble to order (ATO) 
D)  Make to stock (MTS) B

Question 3

Below are statements regarding either push or pull manufacturing.Select the incorrect ones.
1)Well implemented pull systems have high levels of customer service
2)Pull uses short and flexible production runs compared to push
3)Push uses short and flexible production runs compared to pull
4)Push manufacturing typically has longer lead times

Accepted Answer

A)  (2) 
B)  (2) and (4) 
C)  (3) 
D)  (1) and (4) 
A)  (2) 
B)  (2) and (4) 
C)  (3) 
D)  (1) and (4) C

Question 4

In your own words, describe an Assemble to Order (ATO)environment with a minimum of one example.

Accepted Answer

An Assemble to Order (ATO) environment i

Question 5

Which of the following choice are not included as one of the 5 elements of Lean?
1)Efficient flows
2)Specify value
3)Push philosophy
4)Quality perfection

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) and (3) 
B)  (3) 
C)  (1), (2) and (4) 
D)  All of the above 
A)  (1) and (3) 
B)  (3) 
C)  (1), (2) and (4) 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Choose, among the following trends, the ones that contribute to the popularity of manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS)in industry.
1)Public awareness regarding Sustainability
2)Manufacturing and resource planning (MRP)developments
3)The supply chain revolution
4)Laws encouraging Remanufacturing

Accepted Answer

A) (1) and (4) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (1), (3) and (4) 
D)  None of the above 
A) (1) and (4) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (1), (3) and (4) 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

There are 7 types of wastes identified by the lean philosophy.Some of the type is defective units, __________, and _____________.Fill in the blanks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Overproduction/Under-processing 
B)  Under-processing/Transportation 
C)  Transportation/Motion 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Overproduction/Under-processing 
B)  Under-processing/Transportation 
C)  Transportation/Motion 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

The Make to order (MTO)environment is characterized by __________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  High customization/inaccurate forecasts 
B)  Standard products/Stable forecasts 
C)  An engineering/Unique products 
D)  Customization/ Modular product architecture 
A)  High customization/inaccurate forecasts 
B)  Standard products/Stable forecasts 
C)  An engineering/Unique products 
D)  Customization/ Modular product architecture

Question 9

Which of the following environments is best suited for Process Manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engineering to order (ETO) 
B)  Make to stock (MTS) 
C)  Engineering to Stock (ETS) 
D)  Make to Order (MTO) 
A)  Engineering to order (ETO) 
B)  Make to stock (MTS) 
C)  Engineering to Stock (ETS) 
D)  Make to Order (MTO)

Question 10

With the popularity of outsourcing and global logistics, the manufacturing environment has seen several changes.Among the following choices, select the changes that align with this current manufacturing environment.
1)Shorter product life cycles
2)MRPII is being viewed as the system of the future
3)An increase in fabrication value added
4)Popularity of customer driven supply chains

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) 
B)  (1) and (4) 
C)  (1), (3) and (4) 
D)  All of the above 
A)  (1) 
B)  (1) and (4) 
C)  (1), (3) and (4) 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

AMT.Inc.'s net income for this quarter is $500,000.The publicized return on assets (ROA)is 34.5%.Estimate the firm's total asset to the closet possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  $1,500,000 
B)  $1,450,000 
C)  $2,450,000 
D)  $2,005,500 
A)  $1,500,000 
B)  $1,450,000 
C)  $2,450,000 
D)  $2,005,500

Question 12

Choose, among the following activities, the ones that do not fit into the typical Manufacturing Planning and Control Framework.
1)Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
2)Aggregate Planning
3)Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II)
4)Enterprise resource planning(ERP)

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) and (4) 
B)  (4) 
C)  (1), (3) and (4) 
D)  (3) and (4) 
A)  (1) and (4) 
B)  (4) 
C)  (1), (3) and (4) 
D)  (3) and (4)

Question 13

List 4 of the 7 types of lean waste.

Accepted Answer

The seven types of waste in Lean methodo

Question 14

Draw a graph of a typical product life cycle.

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, I cannot draw a graph dir

Question 15

The Assemble to order (ATO)environment is characterized by __________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard products/Stable forecasts 
B)  High customization/inaccurate forecasts 
C)  Tailored unique products/Stable forecasts 
D)  Customization/Modular product architecture 
A)  Standard products/Stable forecasts 
B)  High customization/inaccurate forecasts 
C)  Tailored unique products/Stable forecasts 
D)  Customization/Modular product architecture

Question 16

Describe the goal of the manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS)in a paragraph.

Accepted Answer

The goal of the manufacturing planning a

Question 17

Below are statements regarding either push or pull manufacturing.Select the correct ones.
1)Pull manufacturing commonly results in relatively low inventory levels
2)Comparatively, planning for pull manufacturing is more dependent of the company's forecasting efforts
3)It is easier for problems with the manufacturing process to surface in a push manufacturing environment
4)Pull manufacturing is associated with JIT and lean manufacturing philosophies

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) 
B)  (2) and (3) 
C)  (1), (2) and (4) 
D)  (1) and (4) 
A)  (1) 
B)  (2) and (3) 
C)  (1), (2) and (4) 
D)  (1) and (4)

Question 18

Define the Lean Philosophy.

Accepted Answer

The Lean Philosophy, also known as Lean

Question 19

Select the activities not commonly associated with a manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS).
1)Establishing the annual sales goals
2)Establishing capacity
3)Developing detailed material flows
4)Determining product demand

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) 
B)  (1) and (4) 
C)  (2) 
D)  (3) and (4) 
A)  (1) 
B)  (1) and (4) 
C)  (2) 
D)  (3) and (4)

Question 20

The manufacturing concepts of JIT and Lean have been originally developed by companies in the _________ industry located in ___________ and then popularized internationally.

Accepted Answer

A)  Automobile/Germany 
B)  Furniture/Swaziland 
C)  Automobile/Japan 
D)  Electronics/Japan 
A)  Automobile/Germany 
B)  Furniture/Swaziland 
C)  Automobile/Japan 
D)  Electronics/Japan

For markets with _ demand variability, the _______ manufacturing environment is most effective.Fill in the blanks.

Which of the following is not a term used to indicate one of the typical manufacturing environments?

In your own words, describe an Assemble to Order (ATO)environment with a minimum of one example.

Which of the following choice are not included as one of the 5 elements of Lean? 1)Efficient flows 2)Specify value 3)Push philosophy 4)Quality perfection

There are 7 types of wastes identified by the lean philosophy.Some of the type is defective units, , and ___.Fill in the blanks.

The Make to order (MTO)environment is characterized by and ____.

Which of the following environments is best suited for Process Manufacturing?

AMT.Inc.'s net income for this quarter is $500,000.The publicized return on assets (ROA)is 34.5%.Estimate the firm's total asset to the closet possible.

Choose, among the following activities, the ones that do not fit into the typical Manufacturing Planning and Control Framework. 1)Master Production Scheduling (MPS) 2)Aggregate Planning 3)Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) 4)Enterprise resource planning(ERP)

List 4 of the 7 types of lean waste.

Draw a graph of a typical product life cycle.

The Assemble to order (ATO)environment is characterized by and ____.

Describe the goal of the manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS)in a paragraph.

Define the Lean Philosophy.

Select the activities not commonly associated with a manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS). 1)Establishing the annual sales goals 2)Establishing capacity 3)Developing detailed material flows 4)Determining product demand

The manufacturing concepts of JIT and Lean have been originally developed by companies in the _ industry located in ___ and then popularized internationally.

Forecasting demand

S&OP/Aggregate planning

Master production schedule

Supply chain focused inventory management

MRP production system

JIT/Lean production

Push and pull production systems

Capacity management

Production planning and control for remanufacturing

Supply chain focused outsourcing

Manufacturing focused supply chain integration

Filters

Exam 1: Supply chain focused manufacturing planning and control

For markets with _______ demand variability, the _____________ manufacturing environment is most effective.Fill in the blanks.

Which of the following is not a term used to indicate one of the typical manufacturing environments?

In your own words, describe an Assemble to Order (ATO)environment with a minimum of one example.

Which of the following choice are not included as one of the 5 elements of Lean? 1)Efficient flows 2)Specify value 3)Push philosophy 4)Quality perfection

There are 7 types of wastes identified by the lean philosophy.Some of the type is defective units, __________, and _____________.Fill in the blanks.

The Make to order (MTO)environment is characterized by __________ and ______________.

Which of the following environments is best suited for Process Manufacturing?

AMT.Inc.'s net income for this quarter is $500,000.The publicized return on assets (ROA)is 34.5%.Estimate the firm's total asset to the closet possible.

Choose, among the following activities, the ones that do not fit into the typical Manufacturing Planning and Control Framework. 1)Master Production Scheduling (MPS) 2)Aggregate Planning 3)Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) 4)Enterprise resource planning(ERP)

List 4 of the 7 types of lean waste.

Draw a graph of a typical product life cycle.

The Assemble to order (ATO)environment is characterized by __________ and ______________.

Describe the goal of the manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS)in a paragraph.

Define the Lean Philosophy.

Select the activities not commonly associated with a manufacturing planning and control system (MP&CS). 1)Establishing the annual sales goals 2)Establishing capacity 3)Developing detailed material flows 4)Determining product demand

The manufacturing concepts of JIT and Lean have been originally developed by companies in the _________ industry located in ___________ and then popularized internationally.

Forecasting demand

S&OP/Aggregate planning

Master production schedule

Supply chain focused inventory management

MRP production system

JIT/Lean production

Push and pull production systems

Capacity management

Production planning and control for remanufacturing

Supply chain focused outsourcing

Manufacturing focused supply chain integration

Filters

For markets with _ demand variability, the _______ manufacturing environment is most effective.Fill in the blanks.

There are 7 types of wastes identified by the lean philosophy.Some of the type is defective units, , and ___.Fill in the blanks.

The Make to order (MTO)environment is characterized by and ____.

The Assemble to order (ATO)environment is characterized by and ____.

The manufacturing concepts of JIT and Lean have been originally developed by companies in the _ industry located in ___ and then popularized internationally.