Question 1

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then the maximum job tardiness (in days) is (assume zero for today's date)

Accepted Answer

A)  18 days. 
B)  12 days. 
C)  10 days. 
D)  7 days. 
A)  18 days. 
B)  12 days. 
C)  10 days. 
D)  7 days.

Question 2

Scheduling specifies when labour, equipment and facilities are needed to produce a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain what sequencing is and use rules and quantitative tools for optimizing the sequence of jobs processed through one or two workstations.

Accepted Answer

Sequencing is the process of p

Question 4

The wide variety of jobs in a job shop makes scheduling difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain what loading is and use the assignment method to load work on to limited resources.

Accepted Answer

Loading is the process of assigning work

Question 6

Job-shop scheduling is usually performed by skilled machine operators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What makes scheduling so difficult in a job shop?

Accepted Answer

Job shop scheduling is difficult because

Question 8

The longest processing time (LPT) rule tends to complete larger jobs in-house when subcontracting is anticipated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A ___ chart is used to show both planned and completed activities against a time scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt 
B)  Dispatch 
C)  Sequencing 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Gantt 
B)  Dispatch 
C)  Sequencing 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

Explain the basics of finite scheduling, and use the theory of constraints procedure to schedule multiple jobs through multiple workstations.

Accepted Answer

Realistic schedules must reflect capacit

Question 11

The process of prioritizing jobs that have been assigned to a resource is called

Accepted Answer

A)  loading. 
B)  monitoring. 
C)  sequencing. 
D)  input/output analysis. 
A)  loading. 
B)  monitoring. 
C)  sequencing. 
D)  input/output analysis.

Question 12

All sequencing rules strive to optimize both processing efficiency and due date performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SPT rule, then the mean tardiness (in days) for all the jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

Accepted Answer

A)  16 days. 
B)  13 days. 
C)  5.2 days. 
D)  3.2 days. 
A)  16 days. 
B)  13 days. 
C)  5.2 days. 
D)  3.2 days.

Question 14

Discuss some of the complexities involved with scheduling employees in the service firms.

Accepted Answer

Labour is one of the most flexible resou

Question 15

The time required for a job to move through the system is referred to as flow time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Use a heuristic to schedule workers and explain the capabilities provided by employee scheduling software.

Accepted Answer

Employee scheduling is often difficult b

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then the maximum job tardiness (in days) is (assume zero for today's date)

Scheduling specifies when labour, equipment and facilities are needed to produce a product.

Explain what sequencing is and use rules and quantitative tools for optimizing the sequence of jobs processed through one or two workstations.

The wide variety of jobs in a job shop makes scheduling difficult.

Explain what loading is and use the assignment method to load work on to limited resources.

Job-shop scheduling is usually performed by skilled machine operators.

What makes scheduling so difficult in a job shop?

The longest processing time (LPT) rule tends to complete larger jobs in-house when subcontracting is anticipated.

A ___ chart is used to show both planned and completed activities against a time scale.

Explain the basics of finite scheduling, and use the theory of constraints procedure to schedule multiple jobs through multiple workstations.

The process of prioritizing jobs that have been assigned to a resource is called

All sequencing rules strive to optimize both processing efficiency and due date performance.

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SPT rule, then the mean tardiness (in days) for all the jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

Discuss some of the complexities involved with scheduling employees in the service firms.

The time required for a job to move through the system is referred to as flow time.

Use a heuristic to schedule workers and explain the capabilities provided by employee scheduling software.

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Exam 17: Scheduling

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then the maximum job tardiness (in days) is (assume zero for today's date)

Scheduling specifies when labour, equipment and facilities are needed to produce a product.

Explain what sequencing is and use rules and quantitative tools for optimizing the sequence of jobs processed through one or two workstations.

The wide variety of jobs in a job shop makes scheduling difficult.

Explain what loading is and use the assignment method to load work on to limited resources.

Job-shop scheduling is usually performed by skilled machine operators.

What makes scheduling so difficult in a job shop?

The longest processing time (LPT) rule tends to complete larger jobs in-house when subcontracting is anticipated.

A ___ chart is used to show both planned and completed activities against a time scale.

Explain the basics of finite scheduling, and use the theory of constraints procedure to schedule multiple jobs through multiple workstations.

The process of prioritizing jobs that have been assigned to a resource is called

All sequencing rules strive to optimize both processing efficiency and due date performance.

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SPT rule, then the mean tardiness (in days) for all the jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

Discuss some of the complexities involved with scheduling employees in the service firms.

The time required for a job to move through the system is referred to as flow time.

Use a heuristic to schedule workers and explain the capabilities provided by employee scheduling software.

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Product Design

Service Design

Processes and Technology

Capacity and Facilities Design

Human Resources

Project Management

Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design

Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Sales and Operations Planning

Resource Planning

Lean Systems

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