SCM CHAP 6

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. RRP b. MPS c. RCCP d. MRP

d. MRP

An MRP system has a subassembly with a lot size of 100 units. In terms of filling future requirements, this would mean that planned order releases for the subassembly would always have to be exactly 100 units.

False

ERP systems that operate from multiple decentralized databases were engineered to replace the older legacy MRP systems.

False

In general, single integrator ERP solutions are better suited to more intricate workplaces.

False

The legacy MRP system was programmed to coordinate with other functional areas in the firm

False

A Master Production Schedule is a medium-range materials plan

True

A Mixed Production Strategy uses a blend of chase and level strategies by striving to maintain a stable core workforce while using other means like temporary workers to manage short-term high demand.

True

An ERP system is generally a multi-module application software for managing an enterprise's internal functional activities, as well as its suppliers and customers.

True

Lead Capacity Strategy is a proactive approach that adds or subtracts capacity in anticipation of future market conditions and demand.

True

Legacy systems were designed to perform a very specific operational function

True

Two reasons ERP implementations have been known to fail include: lack of employee training on the new ERP system and lack of adequate resources to support these complex and time consuming implementations.

True

Which of the following is a Long Range Materials Plan: a. Aggregate Production Plan b. Master Capacity Plan c. Materials Requirements Plan d. Capacity Requirements Plan

a. Aggregate Production Plan

To check the feasibility of the Master Production Schedule, one would look to: a. Rough-Cut Capacity Plan b. Material Requirement Plan c. Capacity Requirement Plan d. Distribution Requirement Plan

a. Rough-Cut Capacity Plan

Which of the following is an engineering document that shows an inclusive listing of all the component parts and assemblies making up the final product? a. Master Production Schedule b. Bill of Materials c. Distribution Requirement Plan d. Resource Requirement Plan

b. Bill of Materials

Which of the following basic production strategies used for addressing the aggregate planning problem would work best with make-to-order manufacturing firms? a. Capacity Production Strategy b. Chase Production Strategy c. Level Production Strategy d. Backlog Production Strategy

b. Chase Production Strategy

The goal of resource planning is to minimize the discrepancy between capacity and: a. Resources b. Demand c. Workload d. Supply

b. Demand

Which of the following is a reason firms are migrating to ERP systems? a. ERP systems are easy to implement, particularly in large organizations b. ERP systems are successful with two-dimensional processes c. ERP systems are successful with two-dimensional processes d. ERP systems are inexpensive to implement

b. ERP systems are successful with two-dimensional processes

Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing in ERP system? a. Utilizes multiple databases in order to provide up-to-date information b. Increases the privacy level within an organization, thus functional departments can more easily protect their data from supporting or dependent functional departments c. Allows organizations to more easily communicate information about operational changes to supply chain members d. Increases the bullwhip effect

c. Allows organizations to more easily communicate information about operational changes to supply chain members

Which of the following results from using the chase production strategy? a. The workforce fluctuates in response to the demand pattern b. Finished goods inventories always remain constant c. Both A & B d. None of these

c. Both A & B

What is the most important output of the MRP? a. Bill of materials b. Distribution requirements plan c. Planned order releases d. Aggregate production plan

c. Planned order releases