Question 1

For the transportation model in Section 16-5 of the text,which of the symbols below is the profit per piece for each i,j cell?

Accepted Answer

A) IIij 
B) PRij 
C) pij 
D) rij 
A) IIij 
B) PRij 
C) pij 
D) rij

Question 2

Master production scheduling answers the question: Which department is going to do what work?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the assignment method?

Accepted Answer

Using the assignment method demonstrates

Question 4

When sequencing models are used,it is assumed that (tᵢ) includes: 1.job set-up time,2.work processing or operations times,and 3.waiting times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The systems approach is called for so that the total number of assignments that are made by the scheduler is minimized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ decisions must often be made with fast data scans that rely on the assistance of graphics such as the Gantt load chart.

Accepted Answer

A) Marketing 
B) Finance 
C) P/OM 
D) all of the above 
A) Marketing 
B) Finance 
C) P/OM 
D) all of the above

Question 7

What ratio is produced when each job's operation time tᵢ is divided by the relative importance of that job,wᵢ?

Accepted Answer

A) sequencing ratio 
B) priority ratio 
C) critical ratio 
D) none of the above 
A) sequencing ratio 
B) priority ratio 
C) critical ratio 
D) none of the above

Question 8

To reduce wastefulness of queues,the OPT system (optimum production technique,aka optimized production technology,aka the theory of constraints) recommends feeding the bottleneck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The executive offices for five vice presidents of an airline are on the tenth floor of the airline's building.The decision is made to assign the offices in such a way as to maximize total satisfaction.Each VP is asked to rank his or her preferences for the available offices.One is the most preferred location (lowest cost) and five is the least preferred (highest cost).The data are as follows:
   
What is the best assignment plan from the company's viewpoint? How does this problem relate to production scheduling? How does this problem relate to service scheduling?

Accepted Answer

We want to minimize total costs,i.e.,neg

Question 10

To create standard hours it is not necessary to assume that strict proportionality exists between the productivity rates of the machines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Small benefits in highly repetitive environments can add up to a substantial cash savings or profit accumulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of the mean flow time?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the average of the complete-to-ship times for every job in the group. 
B) It is the average of the wait-to-start and processing times for every job in the group. 
C) It is the average of the release times for every job in the group. 
D) It is the average of the start-to-finish times for every job in the group. 
E) both a and b 
A) It is the average of the complete-to-ship times for every job in the group. 
B) It is the average of the wait-to-start and processing times for every job in the group. 
C) It is the average of the release times for every job in the group. 
D) It is the average of the start-to-finish times for every job in the group. 
E) both a and b

Question 13

P/OM decisions must often be made with fast data scans,also know as eyeballing,that rely on the assistance of charts such as the Gantt load chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are heuristics?

Accepted Answer

Heuristics are rules of thumb that are i

Question 15

The reason that the best possible assignments cannot be made for every job is

Accepted Answer

A) many job assignments cannot be split. 
B) jobs compete with each other for available time at facilities for which they are best suited. 
C) best assignments are a matter of opinion. 
D) assignments are temporary and conditions change. 
A) many job assignments cannot be split. 
B) jobs compete with each other for available time at facilities for which they are best suited. 
C) best assignments are a matter of opinion. 
D) assignments are temporary and conditions change.

Question 16

Variability of the order mix is a factor in planning capacity which requires taking corrective actions during aggregate scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gantt load charts show what kind of information?

Accepted Answer

A) Certain departments have reserved time for preventative maintenance. 
B) Particular jobs cannot be split up. 
C) For resolution of due date problems,cumulative backlog data can be shown for the current week and the prior week. 
D) a,b,and c 
E) the competitive situation. 
A) Certain departments have reserved time for preventative maintenance. 
B) Particular jobs cannot be split up. 
C) For resolution of due date problems,cumulative backlog data can be shown for the current week and the prior week. 
D) a,b,and c 
E) the competitive situation.

Question 18

Over time,facilities need to be altered in such a way as to _____ the degree of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) minimize;optimization 
B) minimize;suboptimization 
C) maximize;suboptimization 
D) none of the above 
A) minimize;optimization 
B) minimize;suboptimization 
C) maximize;suboptimization 
D) none of the above

Question 19

As the number of facilities through which jobs must pass becomes large,sequencing models become increasingly difficult to handle with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) loading models 
B) transportation models 
C) optimizing models 
D) SPT models 
A) loading models 
B) transportation models 
C) optimizing models 
D) SPT models

Question 20

The assignment model provides solutions when jobs compete for facilities and where it is desirable to split some job assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For the transportation model in Section 16-5 of the text,which of the symbols below is the profit per piece for each i,j cell?

Master production scheduling answers the question: Which department is going to do what work?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the assignment method?

When sequencing models are used,it is assumed that (tᵢ) includes: 1.job set-up time,2.work processing or operations times,and 3.waiting times.

The systems approach is called for so that the total number of assignments that are made by the scheduler is minimized.

_____ decisions must often be made with fast data scans that rely on the assistance of graphics such as the Gantt load chart.

What ratio is produced when each job's operation time tᵢ is divided by the relative importance of that job,wᵢ?

To reduce wastefulness of queues,the OPT system (optimum production technique,aka optimized production technology,aka the theory of constraints) recommends feeding the bottleneck.

To create standard hours it is not necessary to assume that strict proportionality exists between the productivity rates of the machines.

Small benefits in highly repetitive environments can add up to a substantial cash savings or profit accumulation.

Which of the following is TRUE of the mean flow time?

P/OM decisions must often be made with fast data scans,also know as eyeballing,that rely on the assistance of charts such as the Gantt load chart.

What are heuristics?

The reason that the best possible assignments cannot be made for every job is

Variability of the order mix is a factor in planning capacity which requires taking corrective actions during aggregate scheduling.

Gantt load charts show what kind of information?

Over time,facilities need to be altered in such a way as to _ the degree of _.

As the number of facilities through which jobs must pass becomes large,sequencing models become increasingly difficult to handle with which of the following?

The assignment model provides solutions when jobs compete for facilities and where it is desirable to split some job assignments.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 16: Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

For the transportation model in Section 16-5 of the text,which of the symbols below is the profit per piece for each i,j cell?

Master production scheduling answers the question: Which department is going to do what work?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the assignment method?

When sequencing models are used,it is assumed that (tᵢ) includes: 1.job set-up time,2.work processing or operations times,and 3.waiting times.

The systems approach is called for so that the total number of assignments that are made by the scheduler is minimized.

_____ decisions must often be made with fast data scans that rely on the assistance of graphics such as the Gantt load chart.

What ratio is produced when each job's operation time tᵢ is divided by the relative importance of that job,wᵢ?

To reduce wastefulness of queues,the OPT system (optimum production technique,aka optimized production technology,aka the theory of constraints) recommends feeding the bottleneck.

To create standard hours it is not necessary to assume that strict proportionality exists between the productivity rates of the machines.

Small benefits in highly repetitive environments can add up to a substantial cash savings or profit accumulation.

Which of the following is TRUE of the mean flow time?

P/OM decisions must often be made with fast data scans,also know as eyeballing,that rely on the assistance of charts such as the Gantt load chart.

What are heuristics?

The reason that the best possible assignments cannot be made for every job is

Variability of the order mix is a factor in planning capacity which requires taking corrective actions during aggregate scheduling.

Gantt load charts show what kind of information?

Over time,facilities need to be altered in such a way as to _____ the degree of _____.

As the number of facilities through which jobs must pass becomes large,sequencing models become increasingly difficult to handle with which of the following?

The assignment model provides solutions when jobs compete for facilities and where it is desirable to split some job assignments.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Over time,facilities need to be altered in such a way as to _ the degree of _.