ISDS 3115 - Ch. 14 &16
76. Which of the following best differentiates material requirements planning (MRP) from finite capacity scheduling (FCS)? a. FCS recognizes the finite nature of capacity while MRP does not. b. FCS works in services while MRP does not. c. MRP requires time buckets while FCS does not. d. FCS is an input into traditional MRP systems. e. FCS uses the Wagner-Whitin algorithm while MRP uses lot-for-lot and EOQ.
a. FCS recognizes the finite nature of capacity while MRP does not.
48. The is the input to material requirements planning which lists the assemblies, subassemblies, parts, and raw materials needed to produce one unit of finished product. a. bill of material b. master production schedule c. inventory records d. assembly time chart e. net requirements chart
a. bill of material
41. The is (are) the MRP input detailing which end items are to be produced, when they are needed, and in what quantities. a. master production schedule b. gross requirements c. inventory records d. assembly time chart e. bill of material
a. master production schedule
33. What does TPS stand for? a. Total Production Streamlining b. Toyota Production System c. Taguchi's Production S's d. Total Process Simplification e. None of the above
b. Toyota Production System
51. A bill of material must be updated with the corrected dimensions of a part. The document that details this change is a(n) a. modular bill b. engineering change notice c. resource requirements profile d. lead time-offset product structure document e. planning bill
b. engineering change notice
87. The extension of MRP which extends to resources such as labor hours and machine hours, as well as to order entry, purchasing, and direct interface with customers and suppliers is a. MRP II b. enterprise resource planning c. the master production schedule d. closed-loop MRP e. not yet technically possible
b. enterprise resource planning
55. Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a JIT environment? a. work cells for families of products b. fixed equipment c. minimizing distance d. little space for inventory e. poka-yoke devices
b. fixed equipment
50. Firms making many different final products use to facilitate production scheduling. a. planning bills b. modular bills c. phantom bills d. overdue bills e. none of the above
b. modular bills
69. The number of kanbans is a. one b. the ratio of the reorder point to container size c. the same as EOQ d. one full day's production e. none of the above
b. the ratio of the reorder point to container size
86. MRP II is accurately described as a. MRP software designed for services b. MRP with a new set of computer programs that execute on microcomputers c. MRP augmented by other resource variables d. an enhancement of MRP that plans for all levels of the supply chain e. a new generation of MRP software that extends MRP to planning and scheduling functions
c. MRP augmented by other resource variables
57. When safety stock is deemed absolutely necessary, the usual policy is to build it into which category of the MRP logic? a. Gross Requirements b. Scheduled Receipts c. Projected On Hand d. Net Requirements e. Planned Order Receipts
c. Projected On Hand
73. One of the tools that is particularly useful in reducing the system nervousness in the MRP system is (are) a. modular bills b. time phasing c. time fences d. lot sizing e. closed loop system
c. time fences
39. Dependent demand and independent demand items differ in that a. for any product, all components are dependent-demand items b. the need for independent-demand items is forecast c. the need for dependent-demand items is calculated d. All of the above are true. e. None of the above is true.
d. All of the above are true.
65. Kanban is associated with all of the following except a. small lot sizes b. signals, such as cards, lights, or flags c. moving inventory only as needed d. increased material handling e. reductions in inventory
d. increased material handling
70. The number of units projected to be available at the end of each time period refers to a. net requirements b. scheduled receipts c. the projected usage of the item d. the amount projected to be on hand e. the amount necessary to cover a shortage
d. the amount projected to be on hand
74. Distortion in MRP systems can be minimized when safety stock is held at the a. purchased component or raw material level b. work-in-process level c. finished goods level d. a and b e. a and c
e. a and c
44. In continuous (make-to-stock) operations, the master production schedule is usually expressed in terms of a. end items b. modules c. kits d. customer orders e. warehouse orders
a. end items
90. By convention, the top level in a bill of material is a. level 0 b. level 1 c. level T d. level 10 e. level 100
a. level 0
37. Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices? a. Just-in-time (JIT) b. Toyota Production System (TPS) c. Lean operations d. Material requirements planning (MRP) e. kanban
b. Toyota Production System (TPS)
81. An item's holding cost is 60 cents per week. Each setup costs $120. Lead time is 2 weeks. EPP is a. .005 b. 60 c. 72 d. 100 e. 200
e. 200
54. The minimum record accuracy required for successful MRP is approximately a. lower than 90% b. 90% c. 95% d. 97% e. 99%
e. 99%
67. The MPS calls for 50 units of Product A and 60 of B. There are currently 25 of Product B on hand. Each A requires 2 of Part C; each B requires 5 of C. There are 160 units of C available. The net requirements for C are a. 115 b. 175 c. 240 d. 690 e. 700
a. 115
74. The list of 5S's, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by a. identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item b. reducing inventory, in the "standardize" item c. increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" item d. eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" item e. building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" item
a. identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item
72. In MRP, system nervousness is caused by a. management's attempt to continually respond to minor changes in production requirements b. the use of the lot-for-lot approach c. management's marking part of the master production schedule as "not to be rescheduled" d. the use of phantom bills of material e. management's attempt to evaluate alternative plans before making a decision
a. management's attempt to continually respond to minor changes in production requirements
51. Reduction of in-transit inventory can be encouraged through use of a. supplier location near plants b. low setup costs c. low carrying costs d. use of trains, not trucks e. low-cost, global suppliers
a. supplier location near plants
46. What is the time required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery? a. throughput b. manufacturing cycle time c. pull time d. push time e. queuing time
a. throughput
38. The phrase "demand related to the demand for other products" describes a. a dependent variable b. dependent demand c. recursive demand d. regression analysis e. independent demand
b. dependent demand
66. The word "kanban" means a. low inventory b. employee empowerment c. card d. continuous improvement e. lot size of one
c. card
39. Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true? a. Large lots are pulled from upstream stations. b. Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. c. Manufacturing cycle time is increased. d. Problems become more obvious. e. None of the above is true of a pull system.
d. Problems become more obvious.
47. Which of the following is not a goal of JIT partnerships? a. removal of unnecessary activities b. removal of in-plant inventory c. removal of in-transit inventory d. removal of engineering changes e. All of the above are goals of JIT partnerships.
d. removal of engineering changes
75. In the quest for competitive advantage, which of the following is a JIT requirement? a. small number of job classifications b. reduced number of vendors c. reduced space for inventory d. quality by suppliers e. All of the above are JIT requirements.
e. All of the above are JIT requirements.
38. Which of the following is specifically characterized by continuous and forced problem solving via a focus on throughput and reduced inventory? a. Just-in-time (JIT) b. Toyota Production System (TPS) c. Lean operations d. Material requirements planning (MRP) e. kanban
a. Just-in-time (JIT
62. Factory X is trying to use level use scheduling. If their first target were to cut the current lot size in half, by what proportion must setup cost change? a. Setup cost must be cut to one fourth its current value. b. Setup cost must also be cut in half from its current value. c. Setup cost must double from its current value. d. cannot be determined e. none of the above
a. Setup cost must be cut to one fourth its current value.
64. Which of the following best describes a gross material requirements plan? a. a schedule that shows total demand for an item, and when it must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started b. an intermediate range plan for the scheduling of families of products c. a chart illustrating whether capacity has been exceeded d. a table that corrects scheduled quantities for inventory on hand e. a schedule showing which products are to be manufactured and in what quantities
a. a schedule that shows total demand for an item, and when it must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started
48. A characteristic of JIT partnerships with respect to quality is to a. help suppliers meet quality requirement b. inspect all incoming parts c. maintain a steady output rate d. impose maximum product specifications on the supplier e. draw up strict contracts ensuring that all defectives will be immediately replaced
a. help suppliers meet quality requirement
77. Which of the following lot-sizing techniques results in the lowest holding costs? a. lot-for-lot b. EOQ c. part-period balancing d. Wagner-Whitin algorithm e. the quantity discount model
a. lot-for-lot
79. What lot-sizing technique is generally preferred when inventory holding costs are extremely high? a. lot-for-lot b. EOQ c. part-period balancing d. the Wagner-Whitin algorithm e. All of the above are appropriate for the situation.
a. lot-for-lot
59. A product has annual demand of 100,000 units. The plant manager wants production to follow a four-hour cycle. Based on the following data, what setup cost will enable the desired production cycle? d=400 per day (250 days per year), p=4000 units per day, H=$40 per unit per year, and Q=200 (demand for four hours, half a day). a. $2 b. $7.50 c. $18 d. $64 e. $1,036.80
b. $7.50
Each R requires 4 of component S; each S requires 3 of part T. The lead time for assembly of R is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of S is 2 weeks. The lead time for the procurement of T is 6 weeks. The cumulative lead time for R is weeks. a. 6 b. 9 c. 12 d. 18 e. 28
b. 9
41. If the goals of JIT partnerships are met, which of the following is a result? a. For incoming goods, receiving activity and inspection are outsourced. b. In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities. c. The number of suppliers increases. d. In-plant inventory replaces in-transit inventory. e. All of the above are consequences of meeting the JIT partnership goals.
b. In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities.
57. Which one of the following statements is true regarding JIT inventory? a. It exists just in case something goes wrong. b. It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. c. It hides variability. d. It is minimized with large lot production. e. It increases if setup costs decrease.
b. It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running.
78. Which of the following statements is true about the MRP plan when using lot-for-lot ordering? a. The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is always equal to the quantity of planned order releases for its parent. b. The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is equal to the quantity of planned order release(s) multiplied by the number of child items used in the parent assembly. c. The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is always equal to the quantity of gross requirements for its parent. d. The quantity and gross requirements for a child item is always equal to the quantity of net requirements for its parent. e. All of the above are true.
b. The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is equal to the quantity of planned order release(s) multiplied by the number of child items used in the parent assembly.
82. Which of the following statements regarding lot-sizing is true? a. EOQ principles should be followed whenever economical. b. Too much concern with lot-sizing results in false accuracy. c. Lot-for-lot cannot be modified for scrap allowance or process constraints. d. The Wagner-Whitin algorithm simplifies lot size calculations. e. All of the above are true.
b. Too much concern with lot-sizing results in false accuracy.
89. Distribution resource planning (DRP) is a. a transportation plan to ship materials to warehouses b. a time-phased stock replenishment plan for all levels of a distribution network c. a shipping plan from a central warehouse to retail warehouses d. material requirements planning with feedback loop from distribution centers e. a material requirements planning package used exclusively by warehouses
b. a time-phased stock replenishment plan for all levels of a distribution network
68. If a casual-dining restaurant is attempting to practice JIT and lean operations, which of the following would not be present? a. close relationship with the restaurant's suppliers of food, utensils, and equipment b. food preparation in large batches c. a kitchen set up to minimize wasteful movements d. lean inventories of food e. All of the above should be present.
b. food preparation in large batches
45. Characteristics of just-in-time partnerships do not include a. removal of in-transit inventory b. large lot sizes to save on setup costs and to gain quantity discounts c. long-term contracts d. few suppliers e. buyer helps supplier to meet the quality requirements
b. large lot sizes to save on setup costs and to gain quantity discounts
42. A master production schedule contains information about a. quantities and required delivery dates of all subassemblies b. quantities and required delivery dates of final products c. inventory on hand for each subassembly d. inventory on hand for each final product e. scheduled receipts for each final product
b. quantities and required delivery dates of final products
80. For the lot-sizing technique known as lot-for-lot to be appropriate a. future demand should be known for several weeks b. setup cost should be relatively small c. annual volume should be rather low d. item unit cost should be relatively small e. the independent demand rate should be very stable
b. setup cost should be relatively small
75. Material requirements plans specify a. the quantities of the product families that need to be produced b. the quantity and timing of planned order releases c. the capacity needed to provide the projected output rate d. the costs associated with alternative plans e. whether one should use phantom bills of material or not
b. the quantity and timing of planned order releases
35. Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT? a. cost reduction b. variability increase c. rapid throughput d. quality improvement e. rework reduction
b. variability increase
71. Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment? a. UPS drivers are trained to perform several motions smoothly and efficiently. b. Unionization of the work place brings better morale and therefore better quality. c. "No one knows the job better than those who do it." d. all of the above e. none of the above
c. "No one knows the job better than those who do it."
Each R requires 2 of component S and 1 of part T. The lead time for assembly of R is 3 days. The lead time for the manufacture of S is 5 days. The lead time for the manufacture of T is 10 days. The cumulative lead time for R is days a. 6 b. 9 c. 13 d. 17 e. cannot be determined
c. 13
66. The MPS calls for 110 units of Product M. There are currently 30 of Product M on hand. Each M requires 4 of Component N. There are 20 units of N on hand. The net requirements for N are a. 150 b. 170 c. 300 d. 320 e. 440
c. 300
Each X requires 2 of component Y; each Y requires 4 of part Z. The lead time for assembly of X is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of Y is 1 week. The lead time for the procurement of Z is 6 weeks. The cumulative lead time for X is weeks. a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 10 e. cannot be determined
c. 8
36. Which of the following is not a reason for variability? a. Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units late. b. Customer demand is unknown. c. Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units that conform to standards. d. Engineering drawings are inaccurate. e. Drawings or specifications are incomplete.
c. Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units that conform to standards.
93. Which of the following is false concerning enterprise resource planning (ERP)? a. It attempts to automate and integrate the majority of business processes. b. It shares common data and practices across the enterprise. c. It is inexpensive to implement. d. It provides and accesses information in a real-time environment. e. All of the above are true.
c. It is inexpensive to implement.
43. Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants? a. Just-in-time (JIT) b. Toyota Production System (TPS) c. Lean operations d. Material requirements planning (MRP) e. kanban
c. Lean operations
36. Which of the following statements regarding Wheeled Coach is false? a. Wheeled Coach has found competitive advantage through MRP. b. Wheeled Coach builds ambulances in a repetitive process. c. Wheeled Coach's MRP system allowed the company to meet tight schedules, but caused inventory to rise. d. Wheeled Coach's MRP system maintains excellent record integrity. e. Low inventory and high quality are two positive outcomes of Wheeled Coach's use of MRP.
c. Wheeled Coach's MRP system allowed the company to meet tight schedules, but caused inventory to rise.
59. Low level coding means that a. a final item has only a few levels in the BOM structure b. it is the code for the lowest level in the BOM structure c. a component item is coded at the lowest level at which it appears in the BOM structure d. the top level of the BOM is below level zero and that BOMs are not organized around the finished product e. none of the above
c. a component item is coded at the lowest level at which it appears in the BOM structure
49. A bill of material lists the a. times needed to perform all phases of production b. production schedules for all products c. components, ingredients, and materials required to produce an item d. operations required to produce an item e. components, ingredients, materials, and assembly operations required to produce an item
c. components, ingredients, and materials required to produce an item
71. Linking a part requirement with the parent component that caused the requirement is referred to as a. net requirements planning b. a time fence c. pegging d. kanban e. leveling
c. pegging
50. Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers? a. elimination of in-plant inventory b. delivery to the point of use c. production with zero defects d. large lot sizes e. customers' infrequent engineering changes
c. production with zero defects
72. Which of the following is not an attribute of lean operators? a. eliminating almost all inventory through just-in-time techniques b. minimizing space requirements by reducing the distance a part travels c. pushing responsibility to the highest level possible through centralized decision making d. educating suppliers to accept responsibility for helping meet customer needs e. All of the above are attributes of lean producers.
c. pushing responsibility to the highest level possible through centralized decision making
83. A firm makes numerous models of mowers, garden tractors, and gasoline powered utility vehicles. Some assemblies and parts are common to many end items. To relieve the MPS of performing order releases on these common parts, the firm might choose to use the technique. a. Wagner-Whitin b. economic part period c. supermarket d. gross material requirements e. resource requirements profile
c. supermarket
44. Characteristics of JIT partnerships with respect to suppliers include a. competitive bidding encouraged b. buyer plant pursues vertical integration to reduce the number of suppliers c. support suppliers so they become or remain price competitive d. most suppliers at considerable distance from purchasing organization e. All of the above are characteristics of JIT partnerships.
c. support suppliers so they become or remain price competitive
61. A material requirements plan contains information with regard to all of the following except a. quantities and required delivery dates of all subassemblies b. quantities and required delivery dates of final products c. the capacity needed to provide the projected output rate d. inventory on hand for each final product e. inventory on hand for each subassembly
c. the capacity needed to provide the projected output rate
85. If a load report (resource requirements profile) shows a work center scheduled beyond capacity a. the company must add capacity by enlarging the facility b. the company must add capacity by such tactics as overtime and subcontracting c. the work center's load may be smoothed by such tactics as operations splitting or lot splitting d. the aggregate plan must be revised e. the Wagner-Whitin algorithm should be used to rebalance the load
c. the work center's load may be smoothed by such tactics as operations splitting or lot splitting
40. A master production schedule specifies a. the raw materials required to complete the product b. what component is to be made, and when c. what product is to be made, and when d. the labor hours required for production e. the financial resources required for production
c. what product is to be made, and when
68. The MPS calls for 110 units of Product A. There are currently 60 of Product A on hand. Each A requires 4 of Part B. There are 20 units of B available. The net requirements for B are a. 20 b. 120 c.180 d.240 e.440
c.180
67. Which one of the following scenarios represents the use of a kanban to reduce inventories? a. A supervisor tells the operators to stay busy and start producing parts for next month. b. A "supplier" work center signals the downstream workstation that a batch has been completed. c. A supervisor signals to several work centers that the production rate should be changed. d. A "customer" work center signals to the "supplier" workstation that more parts are needed. e. An operator asks the next station's operator to help him fix his machine.
d. A "customer" work center signals to the "supplier" workstation that more parts are needed.
76. Which one of the following does not exemplify JIT used for competitive advantage? a. Acme Foods decides to decrease the number of its suppliers to just a few. b. Ajax, Inc. is proud to announce that incoming goods are delivered directly to the point of use. c. Ardoyne Builders has a scheduled preventive maintenance program. d. Cheramie Trucking trains workers to specialize and become very efficient in one job. e. Cajun Contractors has reduced the amount of space for inventory.
d. Cheramie Trucking trains workers to specialize and become very efficient in one job.
88. Which of the following statements regarding MRP in services is true? a. MRP is for manufacturing only, and is not applicable to services. b. MRP can be used in services, but only those that offer very limited customization. c. MRP does not work in services because there is no dependent demand. d. Services such as restaurant meals illustrate dependent demand, and require product structure trees, bills-of-material, and scheduling. e. None of the above is true.
d. Services such as restaurant meals illustrate dependent demand, and require product structure trees, bills-of-material, and scheduling.
56. Which of the following is the author of the phrase "Inventory is evil"? a. Poka Yoke b. Pat "Keiretsu" Morita c. Kanban Polka d. Shigeo Shingo e. none of the above
d. Shigeo Shingo
91. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) a. seldom requires software upgrade or enhancement b. does not integrate well with functional areas other than operations c. is inexpensive to implement d. automates and integrates the majority of business processes e. all of the above
d. automates and integrates the majority of business processes
45. In job shop (make-to-order) operations, the master production schedule is usually expressed in a. end items b. modules c. kits d. customer orders e. warehouse orders
d. customer orders
69. In MRP record calculations, the appearance of a negative value for the gross requirements of an end item in a specific time bucket a. signals the need to purchase that end item in that period b. implies that value was scheduled by the MPS c. signals the need for a negative planned order receipt in that period d. is impossible e. All of the above are true.
d. is impossible
47. A document calls for the production of 50 small garden tractors in week 1; 50 small garden tractors and 100 riding mowers in week 2; 100 riding mowers and 200 garden utility carts in week 3; and 100 riding mowers in week 4. This document is most likely a(n) a. net requirements document b. resource requirements profile c. aggregate plan d. master production schedule e. Wagner-Whitin finite capacity document
d. master production schedule
42. Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership? a. large number of suppliers b. maximal product specifications imposed on supplier c. active pursuit of vertical integration d. removal of incoming inspection e. frequent deliveries in large lot quantities
d. removal of incoming inspection
60. Throughput measures the time a. that it takes to process one unit at a station b. between the arrival of raw materials and the shipping of finished products c. to produce one whole product through an empty system (i.e., with no waiting) d. required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery e. none of the above
d. required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery
95. All of the following are advantages of enterprise resource planning (ERP) except it a. creates commonality of databases b. increases communications and collaboration worldwide c. helps integrate multiple sites and business units d. requires major changes in the company and its processes to implement e. can provide a strategic advantage over competitors
d. requires major changes in the company and its processes to implement
37. Demand for a given item is said to be dependent if a. it originates from the external customer b. there is a deep bill of material c. the finished products are mostly services (rather than goods) d. there is a clearly identifiable parent e. the item has several children
d. there is a clearly identifiable parent
54. Just-in-time systems make demands on layouts, including a. distance reduction b. increased flexibility c. reduced space and inventory d. cross-trained, flexible employees e. All of the above are JIT influences on layout.
e. All of the above are JIT influences on layout.
49. Which of the following is not a goal of JIT partnerships? a. removal of unnecessary activities b. removal of in-plant inventory c. removal of in-transit inventory d. obtain improved quality and reliability e. All of the above are goals of JIT partnerships.
e. All of the above are goals of JIT partnerships.
94. Which of the following regarding enterprise resource planning (ERP) is true? a. It involves an ongoing process for implementation. b. It can incorporate improved, reengineered "best processes." c. It has a software database that is off-the-shelf coding. d. ERP systems usually include MRP, financial and human resource information. e. All of the above are true.
e. All of the above are true
92. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) a. has been made possible because of advances in hardware and software b. uses client/server networks c. creates commonality of databases d. uses business application-programming interfaces (BAPI) to access their database e. All of the above are true of ERP.
e. All of the above are true of ERP.
63. The technique known as level schedules a. requires that schedules be met without variation b. processes many small batches rather than one large one c. is known as "jelly bean" scheduling d. is based on meeting one day's demand with that day's production e. All of the above are true regarding level scheduling.
e. All of the above are true regarding level scheduling.
65. Which of the following statements regarding the gross material requirements plan is true? a. It shows total demand for an item. b. It shows when an item must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started. c. It combines a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule. d. It requires several inputs, including an accurate bill of material. e. All of the above are true.
e. All of the above are true.
84. Capacity planning in closed-loop MRP a. utilizes feedback about workload from each work center b. may make use of resource requirements profiles (load reports) c. may smooth work center loads with such tactics as overlapping and lot splitting d. does not add capacity, but rather seeks effective use of existing capacity e. All of the above are true.
e. All of the above are true.
53. Which of the following is not a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships? a. Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer. b. Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them. c. Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants. d. Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive. e. All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns
e. All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns
73. The 5S's a. have the "flavor" of a housekeeping list b. are a checklist for lean operations c. have become a list of seven items in American practice d. can be used to assist with necessary changes in organizational culture e. All of these are true.
e. All of these are true.
53. Which of the following statements best compares modular bills and phantom bills? a. Both pertain to assemblies that are not inventoried. b. There is no difference between the two. c. Both pertain to assemblies that are inventoried. d. Modular bills are used for assemblies that are not inventoried, unlike phantom bills. e. Modular bills represent subassemblies that actually exist and are inventoried, while phantom bills represent subassemblies that exist only temporarily and are not inventoried.
e. Modular bills represent subassemblies that actually exist and are inventoried, while phantom bills represent subassemblies that exist only temporarily and are not inventoried.
64. Which one of the following statements is true about the kanban system? a. The quantities in the containers are usually large to reduce setup costs. b. It is associated with a push system. c. It is useful to smooth operations when numerous quality problems occur. d. The supplier workstation signals the customer workstation as soon as a batch is completed. e. The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed.
e. The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed.
43. The aggregate plan gets input or feedback from which of the following areas? a. engineering b. finance, marketing, and human resources c. the master production schedule d. procurement, production, and general management e. all of the above
e. all of the above
61. Which of the following is true regarding the steps to reducing setup times? a. The first step involves performing as much setup preparation as possible while the process/machine is operating. b. The cycle of steps is repeated until setup time is reduced to under a minute. c. Standardize tooling and standardize training are included in the same step. d. Improved material handling and move material closer are done before operator training. e. All of the above are true.
e. all of the above
70. Which of the following is false regarding the links between JIT and quality? a. Inventory hides bad quality; JIT immediately exposes it. b. JIT reduces the number of potential sources of error by shrinking queues and lead times. c. As quality improves, fewer inventory buffers are needed; in turn, JIT performs better. d. If consistent quality exists, JIT allows firms to reduce all costs associated with inventory. e. All of the above are true.
e. all of the above
52. The bill of material contains information necessary to a. place an order to replenish the item b. calculate quantities on hand and on order c. convert net requirements into higher level gross requirements d. convert gross requirements into net requirements e. convert (explode) net requirements at one level into gross requirements at the next level
e. convert (explode) net requirements at one level into gross requirements at the next level
52. In JIT partnerships, suppliers have several concerns. Which of the following is not such a concern? a. desire for diversification b. poor customer scheduling c. small lot sizes d. producing high enough quality levels e. customers' infrequent engineering changes
e. customers' infrequent engineering changes
34. Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments? a. a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand b. a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items c. a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts d. push systems e. pull systems
e. pull systems
40. Manufacturing cycle time is best defined as the a. length of the work shift, expressed in minutes per day b. time it takes a unit to move from one workstation to the next c. time between the start of one unit and the start of the next unit d. sum of all the task times to make one unit of a product e. time from raw materials receipt to finished product exit
e. time from raw materials receipt to finished product exit
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