SCM 453 Chapter 10

Which capacity planning activities are considered short range? a. Resource planning b. Rough cut capacity planning c. capacity requirements planning d. Finite loading and input/output analysis

Finite loading and input/output analysis

Which of these is most desirable according to TOC? a. 100% utilization of bottleneck work centers b. 100% utilization of non-bottleneck work centers c. Less than 100% utilization of bottleneck work centers

100% utilization of bottleneck work centers

Which of the following are benefits of simultaneous planning of capacity and materials? I. Fewer computer resources required II. better utilization of existing capacity III. Eliminates the need to expand capacity

Better utilization of existing capactiy

Which of the following is an objective of capacity planning? I. Building excess capacity for possible future use II. Estimating capacity requirements early enough to take action if necessary III. Execution of the plan to avoid surprises

Building excess capacity for possible future use and Execution of the plan to avoid surprises

Which capacity planning technique is based on accounting and/or historical data? a. CPOF b. Capacity Bills c. Resource profiles d. Capacity requirements planning

CPOF

In which of the following ways does capacity requirements planning (CRP) differ from rough-cut capacity planning techniques? I. CRP uses a time-phased approach II. CRP considers service part demand III. CRP considers standard lot sizes

CRP uses a time-phased approach & CRP considers service part demand

Which of these planning techniques requires the most computing resources? a. Capacity requirements using overall factors b. Resource profiles c. Capacity bills d. Capacity requirements planning (CRP)

Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)

Capacity requirements planning (CRP) is most closely linked to which manufacturing planning and control element? a. MPS b. SOP c. Detailed materials planning d. Shop-floor control

Detailed materials planning

Which of the following are capabilities that may need to be managed? I. Direct labor II. Inspection III. Engineering

Direct labor, inspection, engineering

Advanced production scheduling (APS) systems use only vertical loading. True False

FALSE

Finite scheduling techniques always schedule on a first come first serve basis. True False

FALSE

When preparing advanced production scheduling (APS) system time estimates, it is desireable to overstate the time estimate to allow some slack in the system. True False

FALSE

Which of the following are useful measures of capacity? I. Machine hours II. Labor-hours III. Elapsed time

Machine hours and labor hours

Input/output control compares a. Input costs to output value b. Planned inputs and outputs to actual values c. Late input to late output ratio d. Qualtiy of inputs to quality of outputs

Planned inputs and outputs to actual values

Resource profile planning differs from capacity requirements using overall factors (CPOF) and capacity bills by considering which of the following? a. Customer orders b. Projected workload in individual work centers c. Future capacity expansions d. Inventory plans

Projected workload in individual work centers

When capacity does not match the plan, which of the following actions can be taken? I. Provide sufficient capacity II. Change the material plan III. Modify capacity calculations

Provide sufficient capacity and change the material plan

Which capacity planning activities are considered long-range planning? a. Resource planning and rough cut capacity planning b. Capacity requirements planning c. Finite loading d. Input/output analysis

Resource planning and rough cut capacity planning

Resource planning is most closely linked to which manufacturing planning and control (MPC) element? a. Master production scheduling (MPS) b. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) c. Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) d. Shop-floor control

Sales and Operations planning (S&OP)

The horizontal loading scheduling approach is more likely to result in higher capacity utilization. True False

TRUE

The vertical loading scheduling approach is more likely to result in more complete jobs at the end of the planning cycle. True False

TRUE

Rough-cut planning techniques are useful for most firms. True False

True

You have to utilize MRP in order to use CRP. True False

True

Under what conditions are both capacity requirements using overall factors (CPOF) and capacity bills likely to return the same capacity requirement results? a. When planning for a single product b. When planning for a single work center c. When planning for a single product that is produced in a single work center d. The two methods will never return the same result

When planning for a single product that is produced in a single work center