Question 1

What questions are answered by "loading" and "sequencing" respectively?

Accepted Answer

Loading answers the question:

Question 2

A criterion that must be satisfied for using the transportation approach to shop loading is

Accepted Answer

A) reasonable proportionality exists between machine output rates. 
B) when the conditions for SMH apply,a heuristic modification of the transportation method is tried. 
C) work is assigned to the facilities without regard to the order in which the jobs are performed. 
D) none of the above 
A) reasonable proportionality exists between machine output rates. 
B) when the conditions for SMH apply,a heuristic modification of the transportation method is tried. 
C) work is assigned to the facilities without regard to the order in which the jobs are performed. 
D) none of the above

Question 3

The theory of constraints was not developed to deal rationally with bottleneck-based finite production scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What problems are caused by using the LIFO sequencing rule?

Accepted Answer

The last-in,first-out rule causes spoile

Question 5

For the transportation model in the text,which one of the symbols below is the profit per standard hour for each i,j cell?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Proper charts,like Gantt charts,reflect

Accepted Answer

A) the interests of customers. 
B) the impact of suppliers. 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a nor b 
A) the interests of customers. 
B) the impact of suppliers. 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a nor b

Question 7

Use the assignment model to achieve an optimal shop-loading arrangement for an intermittent flow shop.Jobs are 1-5 and the facilities are A-E.The per unit profits are given in the following matrix.Relatively continuous production can be expected for each assignment over the next quarter.The assumption is made that the matrix entries can be treated as daily total profit.

Accepted Answer

To change this to a minimization problem

Question 8

The objective function of sequencing models can be to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) minimize system's costs 
B) minimize total system's time 
C) maximize total system's profit if margin data are available 
D) do all of the above 
A) minimize system's costs 
B) minimize total system's time 
C) maximize total system's profit if margin data are available 
D) do all of the above

Question 9

Total flow time is the cumulative time required to complete a group of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Constant matching of estimated and actual times

Accepted Answer

A) shows whether the backlog is increasing,decreasing,or staying about the same. 
B) reveals the knowledge and skill of the schedulers. 
C) highlights bottlenecks and problem areas. 
D) reveals scheduled work not completed. 
A) shows whether the backlog is increasing,decreasing,or staying about the same. 
B) reveals the knowledge and skill of the schedulers. 
C) highlights bottlenecks and problem areas. 
D) reveals scheduled work not completed.

Question 11

The bottleneck is the slowest machine in the line.It sets the pace of the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Strategic planning is required to _____ for the expected blend of job shop orders.

Accepted Answer

A) design the facilities 
B) staff the departments 
C) select suppliers and design the product mix 
D) all of the above 
A) design the facilities 
B) staff the departments 
C) select suppliers and design the product mix 
D) all of the above

Question 13

The matrix of costs per part for jobs 4,5,and 6-if assigned at facilities A,B,and C of the Rivet and Nail Factory-is:
   
The jobs are all of the same size (5,000) and duration.What relatively permanent assignments will minimize total costs?

Accepted Answer

Dropping the decimal point,or equivalent

Question 14

What is a sequencing chart and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

A sequencing chart is a Gantt

Question 15

The backlog is generally much larger than the work in process which can be seen as work waiting on the shop floor of facility.Some managers brag about how much work is waiting.It is taken as a sign of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Each facility carries a backlog of work called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the bottleneck 
B) the load 
C) burden 
D) work-in-process (WIP) 
A) the bottleneck 
B) the load 
C) burden 
D) work-in-process (WIP)

Question 17

Gantt charts _____.

Accepted Answer

A) deal with the system's realities of loading for production scheduling 
B) show which jobs have not started that should have started 
C) indicate progress toward completion 
D) all of the above 
A) deal with the system's realities of loading for production scheduling 
B) show which jobs have not started that should have started 
C) indicate progress toward completion 
D) all of the above

Question 18

On the face of it,the most natural arrangement for doing work is in the order that the jobs are received.This is the same as

Accepted Answer

A) random walk selection. 
B) LIFO. 
C) FOFI. 
D) FIFO. 
A) random walk selection. 
B) LIFO. 
C) FOFI. 
D) FIFO.

Question 19

Statement A: Bottlenecks are not caused by the mismatching of machinery and people working in job shops.Statement B: Bottlenecks are caused by mismatching process flow rates in the flow shop.Statements A and B are evidently correct and not contradictory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When there are many jobs and facilities,sequencing rules have diminishing economic importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What questions are answered by "loading" and "sequencing" respectively?

A criterion that must be satisfied for using the transportation approach to shop loading is

The theory of constraints was not developed to deal rationally with bottleneck-based finite production scheduling.

What problems are caused by using the LIFO sequencing rule?

For the transportation model in the text,which one of the symbols below is the profit per standard hour for each i,j cell?

Proper charts,like Gantt charts,reflect

The objective function of sequencing models can be to _____.

Total flow time is the cumulative time required to complete a group of jobs.

Constant matching of estimated and actual times

The bottleneck is the slowest machine in the line.It sets the pace of the process.

Strategic planning is required to _____ for the expected blend of job shop orders.

The matrix of costs per part for jobs 4,5,and 6-if assigned at facilities A,B,and C of the Rivet and Nail Factory-is: The jobs are all of the same size (5,000) and duration.What relatively permanent assignments will minimize total costs?

What is a sequencing chart and how is it used?

The backlog is generally much larger than the work in process which can be seen as work waiting on the shop floor of facility.Some managers brag about how much work is waiting.It is taken as a sign of success.

Each facility carries a backlog of work called _____.

Gantt charts _____.

On the face of it,the most natural arrangement for doing work is in the order that the jobs are received.This is the same as

Statement A: Bottlenecks are not caused by the mismatching of machinery and people working in job shops.Statement B: Bottlenecks are caused by mismatching process flow rates in the flow shop.Statements A and B are evidently correct and not contradictory.

When there are many jobs and facilities,sequencing rules have diminishing economic importance.

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

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Exam 16: Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

What questions are answered by "loading" and "sequencing" respectively?

A criterion that must be satisfied for using the transportation approach to shop loading is

The theory of constraints was not developed to deal rationally with bottleneck-based finite production scheduling.

What problems are caused by using the LIFO sequencing rule?

For the transportation model in the text,which one of the symbols below is the profit per standard hour for each i,j cell?

Proper charts,like Gantt charts,reflect

The objective function of sequencing models can be to _____.

Total flow time is the cumulative time required to complete a group of jobs.

Constant matching of estimated and actual times

The bottleneck is the slowest machine in the line.It sets the pace of the process.

Strategic planning is required to _____ for the expected blend of job shop orders.

The matrix of costs per part for jobs 4,5,and 6-if assigned at facilities A,B,and C of the Rivet and Nail Factory-is: The jobs are all of the same size (5,000) and duration.What relatively permanent assignments will minimize total costs?

What is a sequencing chart and how is it used?

The backlog is generally much larger than the work in process which can be seen as work waiting on the shop floor of facility.Some managers brag about how much work is waiting.It is taken as a sign of success.

Each facility carries a backlog of work called _____.

Gantt charts _____.

On the face of it,the most natural arrangement for doing work is in the order that the jobs are received.This is the same as

Statement A: Bottlenecks are not caused by the mismatching of machinery and people working in job shops.Statement B: Bottlenecks are caused by mismatching process flow rates in the flow shop.Statements A and B are evidently correct and not contradictory.

When there are many jobs and facilities,sequencing rules have diminishing economic importance.

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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