Question 1

An airliner that leaves the airport with empty seats is an example of the perishable capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is overtime cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One input from operation plan is to account for current machine capacities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One input of distribution and marketing plan is supplier capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) -------  is a lost order that causes the customer to go elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) -------  is a lost order...

Question 6

What is a business plan?

Accepted Answer

A business plan is a

Question 7

Backorders and stock up costs are never considered in aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is inventory holding cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Aggregate planning occurs over the medium or intermediate future of three to 18 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which one of the following actions applies to a level strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use promotional campaigns to boost demand. 
B)  Decrease production output to match any decreases in demand requirements. 
C)  Build anticipation inventory to meet the variability in demand. 
D)  Hire workers to increase production output to match increases in demand requirements. 
A)  Use promotional campaigns to boost demand. 
B)  Decrease production output to match any decreases in demand requirements. 
C)  Build anticipation inventory to meet the variability in demand. 
D)  Hire workers to increase production output to match increases in demand requirements.

Question 11

A job shop is a firm that specializes in medium- to large- volume production and utilizes line or continuous processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The second step in the planning process is to determine the demand requirements for each period of the planning horizon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which one of the following statements about managerial inputs to production and staffing plans is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distribution and marketing provides labor- market conditions. 
B)  Operations provide storage capacity. 
C)  Human resources provide labor standards. 
D)  Engineering provides product designs. 
A)  Distribution and marketing provides labor- market conditions. 
B)  Operations provide storage capacity. 
C)  Human resources provide labor standards. 
D)  Engineering provides product designs.

Question 14

The -------  strategy tries to match demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The -------  strategy tries to match...

Question 15

Varying the workforce by hiring or firing is one of the demand options of aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Table 12.3
Bluebird University provides tutoring services for undergraduate students seven days a week. The daily requirements for
tutors are:
$\begin{array} { | r | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Day } & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \
\hline \text { Requirement } & 5 & 4 & 7 & 3 & 6 & 3 & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$
Each tutor works five days a week and must have two consecutive days off, according to the contract.
-Use the information in Table 12.3. What is the minimum number of tutors required if preference is given to the pair S- Su in case of a tie in the selection off days?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 7 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
A)  less than 7 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9

Question 17

In sales and operation plan the scheduling of vacation is often a critical factor in production stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which one of the following statements about aggregate planning is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  A production plan generally focuses on production rates and inventory holdings, whereas a staffing plan focuses on staffing and other labor- related factors. 
B)  A level strategy stabilizes inventory levels by adjusting production rates or staff levels to match demand levels over the planning horizon. 
C)  Capacity alternatives are actions that adjust demand patterns. 
D)  Operations and marketing are the only two functional areas that supply inputs for developing production and staffing plans. 
A)  A production plan generally focuses on production rates and inventory holdings, whereas a staffing plan focuses on staffing and other labor- related factors. 
B)  A level strategy stabilizes inventory levels by adjusting production rates or staff levels to match demand levels over the planning horizon. 
C)  Capacity alternatives are actions that adjust demand patterns. 
D)  Operations and marketing are the only two functional areas that supply inputs for developing production and staffing plans.

Question 19

A level strategy matches demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following conditions favors a level strategy for manufacturing firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  high availability of workers 
B)  high inventory holding cost 
C)  highly automated equipment and a make- to- stock strategy 
D)  short shelf life of inventory 
A)  high availability of workers 
B)  high inventory holding cost 
C)  highly automated equipment and a make- to- stock strategy 
D)  short shelf life of inventory

An airliner that leaves the airport with empty seats is an example of the perishable capacity.

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is overtime cost.

One input from operation plan is to account for current machine capacities.

One input of distribution and marketing plan is supplier capabilities.

A(n) ------- is a lost order that causes the customer to go elsewhere.

What is a business plan?

Backorders and stock up costs are never considered in aggregate planning.

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is inventory holding cost.

Aggregate planning occurs over the medium or intermediate future of three to 18 months.

Which one of the following actions applies to a level strategy?

A job shop is a firm that specializes in medium- to large- volume production and utilizes line or continuous processes.

The second step in the planning process is to determine the demand requirements for each period of the planning horizon.

Which one of the following statements about managerial inputs to production and staffing plans is best?

The ------- strategy tries to match demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Varying the workforce by hiring or firing is one of the demand options of aggregate planning.

In sales and operation plan the scheduling of vacation is often a critical factor in production stability.

Which one of the following statements about aggregate planning is best?

A level strategy matches demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Which one of the following conditions favors a level strategy for manufacturing firms?

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Resource Planning

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Exam 12: Operations Planning and Scheduling

An airliner that leaves the airport with empty seats is an example of the perishable capacity.

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is overtime cost.

One input from operation plan is to account for current machine capacities.

One input of distribution and marketing plan is supplier capabilities.

A(n) ------- is a lost order that causes the customer to go elsewhere.

What is a business plan?

Backorders and stock up costs are never considered in aggregate planning.

One type of cost considered when preparing an aggregate plan is inventory holding cost.

Aggregate planning occurs over the medium or intermediate future of three to 18 months.

Which one of the following actions applies to a level strategy?

A job shop is a firm that specializes in medium- to large- volume production and utilizes line or continuous processes.

The second step in the planning process is to determine the demand requirements for each period of the planning horizon.

Which one of the following statements about managerial inputs to production and staffing plans is best?

The ------- strategy tries to match demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Varying the workforce by hiring or firing is one of the demand options of aggregate planning.

In sales and operation plan the scheduling of vacation is often a critical factor in production stability.

Which one of the following statements about aggregate planning is best?

A level strategy matches demand during the planning horizon by varying either the workforce level or the output rate.

Which one of the following conditions favors a level strategy for manufacturing firms?

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Resource Planning

Filters