Chapter 6 - graded

a. Best-of-breed solution

Using the ________________ multiple software infrastructures and databases may have to be used to link the multiple applications obtained from different vendors. a. Best-of-breed solution b. Multi-modular solution c. Elite integrator solution d. Premier application solution

a. Chase Production Strategy

Which of the following basic production strategies works best with make-to-order manufacturing firms? a. Chase Production Strategy b. Level Production Strategy c. Mixed production Strategy d. Capacity Production Strategy

d. Marketing Resources Management

Which of the following is NOT a common module of ERP systems? a. Human Resources Management b. Customer Relationship Management c. Supply Chain Management d. Marketing Resources Management

d. All of these choices are correct.

Legacy MRP systems had which of the following limitations? a. The systems needed continuous modifications b. The systems were designed to perform a very specific operational function c. The systems were not user-friendly d. All of these choices are correct.

a. The same information to be stored in multiple locations

Legacy MRP systems typically utilized multiple software packages and databases which caused: a. The same information to be stored in multiple locations b. The system to crash often c. Planned order releases d. Data integrity

c. ATP1 = 10

Calculate the final discrete available-to-promise quantity for Week 1 using the following table. Weeks 1 2 3 4 MPS BI = 30 10 10 15 10 CCO 20 5 25 15 ATP:D a. ATP1 = 20 b. ATP1 = 15 c. ATP1 = 10 d. ATP1 = 0

d. 29

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. Part X Week 1 2 3 4 Gross Requirements 32 16 34 40 Scheduled Receipts 10 Projected On-Hand inventory 46 Planned Order Releases a. 34 b. 26 c. 14 d. 29

b. Lack of communication within an organization

According to the textbook, which of the following is considered a reason that ERP implementations fail? a. Top management becomes overcommitted to the point where they constantly encourage the employees during implementation b. Lack of communication within an organization c. Organizations tend to spend too much time and money training their employees on the new system d. All of these choices are correct.

c. Most recent positive ATP

If an available-to-promise (ATP) for any period is negative, the deficit must be subtracted from the: a. Beginning inventory b. Bill of materials c. Most recent positive ATP d. Master Production Schedule

c. Customer relationship management and Human resource management

Not all ERP software is designed to provide the exact same tools, nonetheless, some of the common modules usually included in ERP software packages include: a. Operating systems and Internet browsing b. Computer assisted drawing and Photo enhancing c. Customer relationship management and Human resource management d. All of these choices are correct.

a. Master production schedule

The ___________ planning horizon is shorter than the aggregate production plan's, but must be longer than a firm's production lead time to ensure the end item can be completed within the planning horizon? a. Master production schedule b. Material requirements plan c. Demand time fence d. Capacity Requirements Plan

d. Single integrator

The ___________ solution picks all the desired applications from a single vendor for the ERP system. a. Premier application b. Elite integrator c. Best-of-breed d. Single integrator

c. Both "ERP systems are designed to take advantage of Internet technology" & "ERP systems enable the firm to automate some of the steps of a manufacturing process"

An advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system includes which of the following? a. ERP systems enable the firm to automate some of the steps of a manufacturing process b. ERP systems are designed to take advantage of Internet technology c. Both "ERP systems are designed to take advantage of Internet technology" & "ERP systems enable the firm to automate some of the steps of a manufacturing process" d. None of these choices are correct.

b. Aggregate production plan

The __________ specifies which end product is to be made, how many are required, and when they need to be completed. a. Master production schedule b. Aggregate production plan c. Super bill of materials d. Bill of material

a. Enables the company to utilize a single centralized database system, thus eliminating duplicate data entries

Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system? a. Enables the company to utilize a single centralized database system, thus eliminating duplicate data entries b. Flexible enough that it allows different companies with different business models to mold the new ERP system to fit the company's business model c. Fairly inexpensive to purchase and implement d. All of these choices are correct.

a. Material requirements plan

Which of the following seeks to develop short range plans seeking to effectively and efficiently manage components and/or subassemblies over time period of few days to a few weeks? a. Material requirements plan b. Master production schedule c. Rough-cut capacity plan d. Resource requirements plan

c. The Level Production Strategy

Which strategy allows finished goods inventories to accrue and relies on backlogs to handle the demand? a. Mixed Production Strategy b. The Chase Production Strategy c. The Level Production Strategy d. The Aggregate Production Strategy

a. Mixed Production Strategy

Which strategy uses overtime and subcontracting to cope with the high demand periods? a. Mixed Production Strategy b. The Chase Production Strategy c. The Aggregate Production Strategy d. The Level Production Strategy

b. The year 2000 millennium bug

While ERP is a relatively new technology, it has grown rapidly since the early 1990s. Which of the following is the reason that has contributed to its rapid growth? a. The trend for companies to eliminate their supply chain partners b. The year 2000 millennium bug c. The increased use of email during the 1990's d. All of these choices are correct.

c. ERP systems tie together a variety of specialized systems

Why are firms migrating to ERP systems? a. ERP systems are successful with two-dimensional processes b. ERP systems are inexpensive to implement c. ERP systems tie together a variety of specialized systems d. ERP systems are easy to implement, particularly in large organizations