Question 1

Legacy MRP systems typically utilized multiple software packages and databases which caused:

Accepted Answer

A)  The system to crash often 
B)  The same information to be stored in multiple locations 
C)  Data integrity 
D)  Planned order releases 
A)  The system to crash often 
B)  The same information to be stored in multiple locations 
C)  Data integrity 
D)  Planned order releases

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common module of ERP systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human Resources Management 
B)  Customer Relationship Management 
C)  Marketing Resources Management 
D)  Supply Chain Management 
A)  Human Resources Management 
B)  Customer Relationship Management 
C)  Marketing Resources Management 
D)  Supply Chain Management

Question 3

The three basic production strategies for addressing the aggregate planning problem are the chase production strategy, the level production strategy, and the aggregate production strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Two reasons ERP implementations have been known to fail include: lack of top management commitment and lack of communication between the firm and its ERP software provider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Calculate the final discrete available-to-promise quantity row using the following table below and explain how the numbers are generated.

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& ATP₁ = 20 +10 - 20 = 10 Then ATP₂ = 15

Question 6

Complete the following MRP record and provide the planned order releases for Week 1.Lead time is 2 weeks.Safety stock is 3.Use LFL lot sizes.

Accepted Answer

A)  34 
B)  26 
C)  29 
D)  14 
A)  34 
B)  26 
C)  29 
D)  14

Question 7

What does it mean if your organization has chosen to adopt a best-of-breed solution?

Accepted Answer

ERP systems utilize numerous application

Question 8

Explain the three basic production strategies used to complete the aggregate plan.

Accepted Answer

Chase strategy -Adjusts capacity to matc

Question 9

Legacy MRP systems had which of the following limitations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The systems needed continuous modifications 
B)  The systems were not user-friendly 
C)  The systems were designed to perform a very specific operational function 
D)  All of these 
A)  The systems needed continuous modifications 
B)  The systems were not user-friendly 
C)  The systems were designed to perform a very specific operational function 
D)  All of these

Question 10

Which of the following results from using the chase production strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The workforce fluctuates in response to the demand pattern 
B)  Finished goods inventories remain constant 
C)  Both A & B 
D)  None of these 
A)  The workforce fluctuates in response to the demand pattern 
B)  Finished goods inventories remain constant 
C)  Both A & B 
D)  None of these

Question 11

The mixed strategy uses overtime and subcontracting to cope with the high demand periods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which strategy allows finished goods inventories to accrue and relies on backlogs to handle the demand?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Level Production Strategy 
B)  Mixed Production Strategy 
C)  The Chase Production Strategy 
D)  The Aggregate Production Strategy 
A)  The Level Production Strategy 
B)  Mixed Production Strategy 
C)  The Chase Production Strategy 
D)  The Aggregate Production Strategy

Question 13

A level production strategy works well for make-to-stock manufacturing firms, which typically emphasize immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, standard goods at relatively low prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In general, single integrator ERP solutions are better suited to more intricate workplaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following basic production strategies works best with make-to-order manufacturing firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capacity Production Strategy 
B)  Mixed production Strategy 
C)  Level Production Strategy 
D)  Chase Production Strategy 
A)  Capacity Production Strategy 
B)  Mixed production Strategy 
C)  Level Production Strategy 
D)  Chase Production Strategy

Question 16

Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fairly inexpensive to purchase and implement 
B)  Enables the company to utilize a single centralized database system, thus eliminating duplicate data entries 
C)  Flexible enough that it allows different companies with different business models to mold the new ERP system to fit the company's business model 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fairly inexpensive to purchase and implement 
B)  Enables the company to utilize a single centralized database system, thus eliminating duplicate data entries 
C)  Flexible enough that it allows different companies with different business models to mold the new ERP system to fit the company's business model 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

The ___________ solution picks all the desired applications from a single vendor for the ERP system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Best-of-breed 
B)  Elite integrator 
C)  Single integrator 
D)  Premier application 
A)  Best-of-breed 
B)  Elite integrator 
C)  Single integrator 
D)  Premier application

Question 18

This chapter discussed both materials planning and capacity planning.Consider those concepts in answering the following questions:
a.Which is more appropriate for a conventional service organization? Why?
b.Which is more appropriate for a conventional manufacturing organization? Why?
c.What are the three hierarchical components of materials planning? Provide a brief description of each.
d.What are the three hierarchical components of capacity planning? Provide a brief description of each.

Accepted Answer

a.Which is more appropriate for a conven

Question 19

Lead Capacity Strategy is a reactive approach that adjusts its capacity in response to demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A Master Production Schedule is an engineering document that shows an inclusive listing of all component parts and subassemblies making up the end item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Legacy MRP systems typically utilized multiple software packages and databases which caused:

Which of the following is NOT a common module of ERP systems?

The three basic production strategies for addressing the aggregate planning problem are the chase production strategy, the level production strategy, and the aggregate production strategy.

Two reasons ERP implementations have been known to fail include: lack of top management commitment and lack of communication between the firm and its ERP software provider.

Calculate the final discrete available-to-promise quantity row using the following table below and explain how the numbers are generated.

Complete the following MRP record and provide the planned order releases for Week 1.Lead time is 2 weeks.Safety stock is 3.Use LFL lot sizes.

What does it mean if your organization has chosen to adopt a best-of-breed solution?

Explain the three basic production strategies used to complete the aggregate plan.

Legacy MRP systems had which of the following limitations?

Which of the following results from using the chase production strategy?

The mixed strategy uses overtime and subcontracting to cope with the high demand periods.

Which strategy allows finished goods inventories to accrue and relies on backlogs to handle the demand?

A level production strategy works well for make-to-stock manufacturing firms, which typically emphasize immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, standard goods at relatively low prices.

In general, single integrator ERP solutions are better suited to more intricate workplaces.

Which of the following basic production strategies works best with make-to-order manufacturing firms?

Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system?

The ___________ solution picks all the desired applications from a single vendor for the ERP system.

Lead Capacity Strategy is a reactive approach that adjusts its capacity in response to demand.

A Master Production Schedule is an engineering document that shows an inclusive listing of all component parts and subassemblies making up the end item.

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Management

Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships

Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Management

Process Management: Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain

Domestic U.S.and Global Logistics

Customer Relationship Management

Global Location Decisions

Service Response Logistics

Supply Chain Process Integration

Performance Measurement Along the Supply Chain

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Exam 6: Resource Planning Systems

Legacy MRP systems typically utilized multiple software packages and databases which caused:

Which of the following is NOT a common module of ERP systems?

The three basic production strategies for addressing the aggregate planning problem are the chase production strategy, the level production strategy, and the aggregate production strategy.

Two reasons ERP implementations have been known to fail include: lack of top management commitment and lack of communication between the firm and its ERP software provider.

Calculate the final discrete available-to-promise quantity row using the following table below and explain how the numbers are generated.

Complete the following MRP record and provide the planned order releases for Week 1.Lead time is 2 weeks.Safety stock is 3.Use LFL lot sizes.

What does it mean if your organization has chosen to adopt a best-of-breed solution?

Explain the three basic production strategies used to complete the aggregate plan.

Legacy MRP systems had which of the following limitations?

Which of the following results from using the chase production strategy?

The mixed strategy uses overtime and subcontracting to cope with the high demand periods.

Which strategy allows finished goods inventories to accrue and relies on backlogs to handle the demand?

A level production strategy works well for make-to-stock manufacturing firms, which typically emphasize immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, standard goods at relatively low prices.

In general, single integrator ERP solutions are better suited to more intricate workplaces.

Which of the following basic production strategies works best with make-to-order manufacturing firms?

Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system?

The ___________ solution picks all the desired applications from a single vendor for the ERP system.

Lead Capacity Strategy is a reactive approach that adjusts its capacity in response to demand.

A Master Production Schedule is an engineering document that shows an inclusive listing of all component parts and subassemblies making up the end item.

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Management

Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships

Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Management

Process Management: Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain

Domestic U.S.and Global Logistics

Customer Relationship Management

Global Location Decisions

Service Response Logistics

Supply Chain Process Integration

Performance Measurement Along the Supply Chain

Filters