Question 1

Subcontracting is never on an alternative,when implementing aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is overtime cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Compare the chase versus level strategy options.

Accepted Answer

The chase strategy sets production equal

Question 4

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a dentist?

Accepted Answer

A)  backlogs 
B)  reservations 
C)  service on demand 
D)  appointments 
A)  backlogs 
B)  reservations 
C)  service on demand 
D)  appointments

Question 5

When a company maintains a constant output rate,no hirings or firing will take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ are actions that attempt to modify demand and,consequently,resource requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are actions that attempt to modify...

Question 7

________ can supply services,make components and subassemblies,or even assemble an entire product to overcome short-term capacity shortages,

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ can supply services,make components and subassemblies,or...

Question 8

The aggregate planning strategy to be used should be consistent with the environment.Which one of the following pairs of environment and strategy is consistent?

Accepted Answer

A)  skilled labor in short supply; adjust workforce levels 
B)  low inventory holding cost; build anticipation inventory 
C)  ample labor supply; increase backlog for short-term demand surges 
D)  seasonal requirements and ample, unskilled labor supply; subcontracting 
A)  skilled labor in short supply; adjust workforce levels 
B)  low inventory holding cost; build anticipation inventory 
C)  ample labor supply; increase backlog for short-term demand surges 
D)  seasonal requirements and ample, unskilled labor supply; subcontracting

Question 9

Which one of the following is NOT a typical objective of production and staffing plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize costs 
B)  maximize customer service 
C)  minimize equipment utilization 
D)  minimize changes in workforce levels 
A)  minimize costs 
B)  maximize customer service 
C)  minimize equipment utilization 
D)  minimize changes in workforce levels

Question 10

Aggregate planning strategies are broadly divided into demand options and capacity options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which one of the following conditions favors a level strategy for manufacturing firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  high availability of workers 
B)  short shelf life of inventory 
C)  highly automated equipment and a make-to-stock strategy 
D)  high inventory holding cost 
A)  high availability of workers 
B)  short shelf life of inventory 
C)  highly automated equipment and a make-to-stock strategy 
D)  high inventory holding cost

Question 12

One way a company can efficiently use capacity is to produce or offer complementary products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Due to the fact that service firms do not inventory output,a pure chase strategy is not appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is the accumulation of customer orders that have been promised for delivery at some future date.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the accumulation of customer orders...

Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of a physical constraint on the aggregate plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory storage space 
B)  level of backorders 
C)  use of overtime 
D)  safety stock levels 
A)  inventory storage space 
B)  level of backorders 
C)  use of overtime 
D)  safety stock levels

Question 16

Stockout refers to the accumulation of customer orders that have been promised for delivery at some future date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n)________ is an order that the customer expected to be filled immediately but reluctantly asks that it be delivered as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is an order that the customer...

Question 18

A level strategy matches demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following statements are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The progress chart graphically displays the days each employee is on duty. 
B)  The machine chart is a visual tool useful for determining the consequence of schedule changes on a trial-and-error basis. 
C)  Gantt charts are tools that determine the optimal schedule of jobs in a job shop. 
D)  Gantt charts only display the ideal use (planned schedules) of resources over time because the actual use is too variable. 
A)  The progress chart graphically displays the days each employee is on duty. 
B)  The machine chart is a visual tool useful for determining the consequence of schedule changes on a trial-and-error basis. 
C)  Gantt charts are tools that determine the optimal schedule of jobs in a job shop. 
D)  Gantt charts only display the ideal use (planned schedules) of resources over time because the actual use is too variable.

Question 20

Suppose management wants to keep capacity fixed but level demand to provide timely service and maintain high capacity utilization.What are the methods for accomplishing this goal?

Accepted Answer

Appointments,reserva

Exam 11: Operations Planning and Scheduling

Subcontracting is never on an alternative,when implementing aggregate planning.

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is overtime cost.

Compare the chase versus level strategy options.

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a dentist?

When a company maintains a constant output rate,no hirings or firing will take place.

________ are actions that attempt to modify demand and,consequently,resource requirements.

________ can supply services,make components and subassemblies,or even assemble an entire product to overcome short-term capacity shortages,

The aggregate planning strategy to be used should be consistent with the environment.Which one of the following pairs of environment and strategy is consistent?

Which one of the following is NOT a typical objective of production and staffing plans?

Aggregate planning strategies are broadly divided into demand options and capacity options.

Which one of the following conditions favors a level strategy for manufacturing firms?

One way a company can efficiently use capacity is to produce or offer complementary products and services.

Due to the fact that service firms do not inventory output,a pure chase strategy is not appropriate.

________ is the accumulation of customer orders that have been promised for delivery at some future date.

Which of the following is the best example of a physical constraint on the aggregate plan?

Stockout refers to the accumulation of customer orders that have been promised for delivery at some future date.

A(n)________ is an order that the customer expected to be filled immediately but reluctantly asks that it be delivered as soon as possible.

A level strategy matches demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Which one of the following statements are TRUE?

Suppose management wants to keep capacity fixed but level demand to provide timely service and maintain high capacity utilization.What are the methods for accomplishing this goal?

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters