Question 1

Due to the large number of possible strategies, finding an ideal mix strategy for an aggregate plan is complicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The aggregate planning strategy to be used should be consistent with the environment. Which one of the following pairs of environment and strategy is consistent?

Accepted Answer

A)  ample labor supply; increase backlog for short- term demand surges 
B)  seasonal requirements and ample, unskilled labor supply; subcontracting 
C)  skilled labor in short supply; adjust workforce levels 
D)  low inventory holding cost; build anticipation inventory 
A)  ample labor supply; increase backlog for short- term demand surges 
B)  seasonal requirements and ample, unskilled labor supply; subcontracting 
C)  skilled labor in short supply; adjust workforce levels 
D)  low inventory holding cost; build anticipation inventory

Question 3

Which one of the following statements concerning production and staffing plans is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production plans are based primarily on information from the master production plan. 
B)  A master production schedule is a projected statement of income, costs, and profits. 
C)  A staffing plan is the intermediate link between the business plan and the master production schedule. 
D)  Aggregation can be performed along three dimensions: product families, labor, and time. 
A)  Production plans are based primarily on information from the master production plan. 
B)  A master production schedule is a projected statement of income, costs, and profits. 
C)  A staffing plan is the intermediate link between the business plan and the master production schedule. 
D)  Aggregation can be performed along three dimensions: product families, labor, and time.

Question 4

The  ------- strategy tries to maintain a constant workforce level or constant output rate during the planning horizon.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

------- are products or services having similar resource requirements, but different demand cycles.

Accepted Answer

Complement

Question 6

When a company maintains a constant output rate, no hirings or firing will take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a product family?

Accepted Answer

A product family is a group of

Question 8

The minimization of the cost of matching capacity to demand over the planning, is the only object of aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n)  ------- is a projected statement of income, costs, and profits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)  ------- is a projected statement...

Question 10

New product development plans generally fall within the scope of aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Due to the fact that service firms do not inventory output, a pure chase strategy is not appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the adjustable elements of aggregate planning, as regards to capacity, is the percentage of subcontracting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Complementary products are actions that attempt to modify demand and, consequently, resource requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Gantt chart can be used as a tool for sequencing work on machines and monitoring its progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a TV repair shop?

Accepted Answer

A)  backlogs 
B)  reservations 
C)  service on demand 
D)  appointments 
A)  backlogs 
B)  reservations 
C)  service on demand 
D)  appointments

Question 16

The planning horizon for aggregate plans is always one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One distinction between manufacturing and services that affects scheduling is that services have difficulty creating inventories to buffer against demand uncertainties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a dentist?

Accepted Answer

A)  backlogs 
B)  reservations 
C)  service on demand 
D)  appointments 
A)  backlogs 
B)  reservations 
C)  service on demand 
D)  appointments

Question 19

A TV repair service company has a seasonal demand for its service, and there is a general shortage of skilled TV repair persons. Which one of the following is a capacity production planning alternative suitable for this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Build anticipation inventories. 
B)  Increase the backlog for short- term demand surges. 
C)  Offer reduced prices during the slack season. 
D)  Hire and lay off workers to match the demand requirements. 
A)  Build anticipation inventories. 
B)  Increase the backlog for short- term demand surges. 
C)  Offer reduced prices during the slack season. 
D)  Hire and lay off workers to match the demand requirements.

Question 20

Table 12.4
A company is attempting to schedule workers for the next seven days. The daily requirements, in number of workers needed,
are shown below.
$\begin{array} { | r | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Day } & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \
\hline \text { Requirement } & 5 & 4 & 8 & 4 & 6 & 2 & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$
Each worker must work five days per week and must have two consecutive days off.
-Use the information in Table 12.4. What is the minimum number of workers needed if preference is given to the pair S- Su in case of a tie in the selection of off days?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 8 workers 
B)  8 workers 
C)  9 workers 
D)  more than 9 workers 
A)  less than 8 workers 
B)  8 workers 
C)  9 workers 
D)  more than 9 workers

Due to the large number of possible strategies, finding an ideal mix strategy for an aggregate plan is complicated.

The aggregate planning strategy to be used should be consistent with the environment. Which one of the following pairs of environment and strategy is consistent?

Which one of the following statements concerning production and staffing plans is best?

The ------- strategy tries to maintain a constant workforce level or constant output rate during the planning horizon.

------- are products or services having similar resource requirements, but different demand cycles.

When a company maintains a constant output rate, no hirings or firing will take place.

What is a product family?

The minimization of the cost of matching capacity to demand over the planning, is the only object of aggregate planning.

A(n) ------- is a projected statement of income, costs, and profits.

New product development plans generally fall within the scope of aggregate planning.

Due to the fact that service firms do not inventory output, a pure chase strategy is not appropriate.

One of the adjustable elements of aggregate planning, as regards to capacity, is the percentage of subcontracting.

Complementary products are actions that attempt to modify demand and, consequently, resource requirements.

The Gantt chart can be used as a tool for sequencing work on machines and monitoring its progress.

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a TV repair shop?

The planning horizon for aggregate plans is always one year.

One distinction between manufacturing and services that affects scheduling is that services have difficulty creating inventories to buffer against demand uncertainties.

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a dentist?

A TV repair service company has a seasonal demand for its service, and there is a general shortage of skilled TV repair persons. Which one of the following is a capacity production planning alternative suitable for this situation?

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

Exam 12: Operations Planning and Scheduling

Due to the large number of possible strategies, finding an ideal mix strategy for an aggregate plan is complicated.

The aggregate planning strategy to be used should be consistent with the environment. Which one of the following pairs of environment and strategy is consistent?

Which one of the following statements concerning production and staffing plans is best?

The ------- strategy tries to maintain a constant workforce level or constant output rate during the planning horizon.

------- are products or services having similar resource requirements, but different demand cycles.

When a company maintains a constant output rate, no hirings or firing will take place.

What is a product family?

The minimization of the cost of matching capacity to demand over the planning, is the only object of aggregate planning.

A(n) ------- is a projected statement of income, costs, and profits.

New product development plans generally fall within the scope of aggregate planning.

Due to the fact that service firms do not inventory output, a pure chase strategy is not appropriate.

One of the adjustable elements of aggregate planning, as regards to capacity, is the percentage of subcontracting.

Complementary products are actions that attempt to modify demand and, consequently, resource requirements.

The Gantt chart can be used as a tool for sequencing work on machines and monitoring its progress.

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a TV repair shop?

The planning horizon for aggregate plans is always one year.

One distinction between manufacturing and services that affects scheduling is that services have difficulty creating inventories to buffer against demand uncertainties.

Which one of the following approaches for scheduling customer demand would be appropriate for a dentist?

A TV repair service company has a seasonal demand for its service, and there is a general shortage of skilled TV repair persons. Which one of the following is a capacity production planning alternative suitable for this situation?

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