Question 1

Rough-cut capacity planning:

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilizes the planned order release from MRP as the source of product demand information. 
B)  Is completed at the end-item level rather than component level. 
C)  Uses the actual component routing data rather than using bills of capacity. 
D)  Is affected by fixed quantity lot-sizing policies used in material requirements planning. 
A)  Utilizes the planned order release from MRP as the source of product demand information. 
B)  Is completed at the end-item level rather than component level. 
C)  Uses the actual component routing data rather than using bills of capacity. 
D)  Is affected by fixed quantity lot-sizing policies used in material requirements planning.

Question 2

A local bank has been using a level workforce of tellers five days a week, Monday through Friday. The tellers have considerable idle time on Tuesdays through Thursdays, with certain peak periods during the lunch hours and after 4:00 pm each day. On Monday mornings and Friday afternoons all tellers are extremely busy. During these times, customers wait for a significant amount of time in queues and some customers' leave before the service is provided. What options should this local bank consider for aggregate planning to better serve customers? How should the bank manager analyze these options and what data should be collected?

Accepted Answer

The student should discuss the capacity-

Question 3

Match these items.
-Protective capacity

Accepted Answer

A)  When demand and design capacity are equal 
B)  Planned with a specific output level 
C)  Uses production level changes to match changes in demand 
D)  Is completed at the component level 
E)  Recognizes the role constraints play in productive systems
F) Uses inventory and variable labor to cope with demand fluctuations
G) May result in an overbooking policy
H) Uses the master production schedule as the source of product demand information
I) Used to add flexibility to operations
J) Uses finished product inventory to deal with demand fluctuations 
A)  When demand and design capacity are equal 
B)  Planned with a specific output level 
C)  Uses production level changes to match changes in demand 
D)  Is completed at the component level 
E)  Recognizes the role constraints play in productive systems
F) Uses inventory and variable labor to cope with demand fluctuations
G) May result in an overbooking policy
H) Uses the master production schedule as the source of product demand information
I) Used to add flexibility to operations
J) Uses finished product inventory to deal with demand fluctuations

Question 4

For _____, a breakdown for a short amount of time is not serious because they are idle part of the time anyway.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For _____, a breakdown for a short...

Question 5

Purchased components can indirectly affect manufacturing capacity since their availability or unavailability can affect the firm's ability to utilize capacity as scheduled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At the _____ _____ ____, cost per unit are at their lowest.

Accepted Answer

best opera

Question 7

ABC copier is located in downtown Grand Rapids and is managed by 2 college students. Currently, the company owns two high-speed copiers that can be run by one operator. The 2 students work alone and therefore, the company operates two shifts per days (i.e. 8 hours a shift, 5 days a week). Each student takes a 15 minutes lunch/dinner break each day. In addition, they service the machine for 15 minutes at the beginning of each shift. The set up time depends on the job, on the other hand, the efficiency of the machines are estimated at 100 percent since they are new. The business at the copy center is great, orders keep pouring in. Use the information given below to calculate the normal daily capacity of ABC copier and to project next Monday's required capacity, based on the information given below:
 $\begin{array}{cccc} 
 \text {Job No.} &\text { No. Of Copies} &\text { Set up time (min)} & \text {Run-time (min/unit) }\
1 & 1000 & 5 & 0.06 \
2 & 800 & 7 & 0.10 \
3 & 1200 & 6 & 0.12 \
4 & 5000 & 8 & 0.10 \
5 & 10000 & 10 & 0.14
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

? The required capacity load for Monday

Question 8

For a hotel, the best overbooking policy is the one that

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimizes the expected costs associated with empty rooms and walking customers. 
B)  Maximizes perceived service quality. 
C)  Results in the fewest customers being bumped. 
D)  Minimizes costs of no-shows 
A)  Minimizes the expected costs associated with empty rooms and walking customers. 
B)  Maximizes perceived service quality. 
C)  Results in the fewest customers being bumped. 
D)  Minimizes costs of no-shows

Question 9

Capacity requirements planning:

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilizes the master production schedule as the source of product demand information. 
B)  Utilizes the same information inputs as detailed capacity planning. 
C)  Uses planned order releases from material requirements planning instead of the master production schedule. 
D)  Does not include on hand inventory in its calculation of required capacity Both A and B 
A)  Utilizes the master production schedule as the source of product demand information. 
B)  Utilizes the same information inputs as detailed capacity planning. 
C)  Uses planned order releases from material requirements planning instead of the master production schedule. 
D)  Does not include on hand inventory in its calculation of required capacity Both A and B

Question 10

Match these items.
-No shows

Accepted Answer

A)  When demand and design capacity are equal 
B)  Planned with a specific output level 
C)  Uses production level changes to match changes in demand 
D)  Is completed at the component level 
E)  Recognizes the role constraints play in productive systems
F) Uses inventory and variable labor to cope with demand fluctuations
G) May result in an overbooking policy
H) Uses the master production schedule as the source of product demand information
I) Used to add flexibility to operations
J) Uses finished product inventory to deal with demand fluctuations 
A)  When demand and design capacity are equal 
B)  Planned with a specific output level 
C)  Uses production level changes to match changes in demand 
D)  Is completed at the component level 
E)  Recognizes the role constraints play in productive systems
F) Uses inventory and variable labor to cope with demand fluctuations
G) May result in an overbooking policy
H) Uses the master production schedule as the source of product demand information
I) Used to add flexibility to operations
J) Uses finished product inventory to deal with demand fluctuations

Question 11

_____ ____ has been considered as a means of leveling demand on health care facilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ ____ has been considered as a...

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the financial impact of capacity decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The impact of capacity can go beyond service-oriented value attributes and influences cost and quality levels as well. 
B)  Because most costs associated with production are variable, a small volume will result in lower costs per unit. 
C)  Over-production results in higher cost per unit and under-production results in lower costs per unit. 
D)  Most capacity decisions are short-term in nature and do not effect costs in the long term. 
A)  The impact of capacity can go beyond service-oriented value attributes and influences cost and quality levels as well. 
B)  Because most costs associated with production are variable, a small volume will result in lower costs per unit. 
C)  Over-production results in higher cost per unit and under-production results in lower costs per unit. 
D)  Most capacity decisions are short-term in nature and do not effect costs in the long term.

Question 13

______ ________ is kept in reserve to deal with emergencies and disruptions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ ________ is kept in reserve to...

Question 14

In the demand chase approach to aggregate planning, changes in production levels are typically dealt by hiring and laying off workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In level production aggregate planning, when the combined quantity of inventory and production is unable to meet demand, which of the following actions could help match capacity to demand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overtime is planned 
B)  Plan worker layoffs 
C)  Plan order cancellations 
D)  Adjust the demand forecast 
A)  Overtime is planned 
B)  Plan worker layoffs 
C)  Plan order cancellations 
D)  Adjust the demand forecast

Question 16

In both manufacturers and services, capacity can be stored for later use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Rough-cut capacity planning:

Match these items. -Protective capacity

For _____, a breakdown for a short amount of time is not serious because they are idle part of the time anyway.

Purchased components can indirectly affect manufacturing capacity since their availability or unavailability can affect the firm's ability to utilize capacity as scheduled.

At the ___ _ __, cost per unit are at their lowest.

For a hotel, the best overbooking policy is the one that

Capacity requirements planning:

Match these items. -No shows

_ has been considered as a means of leveling demand on health care facilities.

Which of the following statements is true about the financial impact of capacity decisions?

__ is kept in reserve to deal with emergencies and disruptions.

In the demand chase approach to aggregate planning, changes in production levels are typically dealt by hiring and laying off workers.

In level production aggregate planning, when the combined quantity of inventory and production is unable to meet demand, which of the following actions could help match capacity to demand?

In both manufacturers and services, capacity can be stored for later use.

Introduction: Why Operations Management

Profitability: Business Success From Operations Success

Strategy and Value: Competing Through Operations

Processes: Turning Resources Into Capabilities

Cost: The Price of Value Creation

Quality: Meeting Customer Expectations

Quality Tools: From Process Performance to Process Perfection

Timeliness: Scheduling and Project Management

Supply Chain Management: Managing Business to Business Interactions

Demand Forecasting: Building the Foundation for Resource Planning

Inventory: Managing to Meet Demand

Logistics: Positioning Goods in the Supply Chain

Lean Systems: Eliminating Waste Through the Supply Chain

Constraint Management: Simplifying Complex Systems

Facilities: Making Location and Layout Decisions

Workforce: Optimizing Human Capital Printed

Filters

Exam 14: Capacity: Matching Productive Resources to Demand

Rough-cut capacity planning:

Match these items. -Protective capacity

For _____, a breakdown for a short amount of time is not serious because they are idle part of the time anyway.

Purchased components can indirectly affect manufacturing capacity since their availability or unavailability can affect the firm's ability to utilize capacity as scheduled.

At the _____ _____ ____, cost per unit are at their lowest.

For a hotel, the best overbooking policy is the one that

Capacity requirements planning:

Match these items. -No shows

_____ ____ has been considered as a means of leveling demand on health care facilities.

Which of the following statements is true about the financial impact of capacity decisions?

______ ________ is kept in reserve to deal with emergencies and disruptions.

In the demand chase approach to aggregate planning, changes in production levels are typically dealt by hiring and laying off workers.

In level production aggregate planning, when the combined quantity of inventory and production is unable to meet demand, which of the following actions could help match capacity to demand?

In both manufacturers and services, capacity can be stored for later use.

Introduction: Why Operations Management

Profitability: Business Success From Operations Success

Strategy and Value: Competing Through Operations

Processes: Turning Resources Into Capabilities

Cost: The Price of Value Creation

Quality: Meeting Customer Expectations

Quality Tools: From Process Performance to Process Perfection

Timeliness: Scheduling and Project Management

Supply Chain Management: Managing Business to Business Interactions

Demand Forecasting: Building the Foundation for Resource Planning

Inventory: Managing to Meet Demand

Logistics: Positioning Goods in the Supply Chain

Lean Systems: Eliminating Waste Through the Supply Chain

Constraint Management: Simplifying Complex Systems

Facilities: Making Location and Layout Decisions

Workforce: Optimizing Human Capital Printed

Filters

At the ___ _ __, cost per unit are at their lowest.

_ has been considered as a means of leveling demand on health care facilities.

__ is kept in reserve to deal with emergencies and disruptions.