Question 1

The process of breaking an aggregate plan into greater detail is referred to as disaggregation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One way a company can efficiently used capacity is to produce or offer complementary products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Table 12.2
The daily requirements for highway patrol officers at Park City over the week are:
$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Day } & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \
\hline \text { Requirement } & 11 & 9 & 6 & 7 & 5 & 3 & 2 \
\hline
\end{array}$
Each officer works five days a week and must have two consecutive days off.
-Use the information in Table 12.2. How much total slack is generated from the schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 9 days 
B)  10 days 
C)  11 days 
D)  greater than 11 days 
A)  less than 9 days 
B)  10 days 
C)  11 days 
D)  greater than 11 days

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demand alternatives adjust demand patterns, whereas capacity alternatives change in response to changes in demand. 
B)  Overtime and undertime are two ways to change the workforce level (rather than its utilization). 
C)  Due to the almost limitless number of possible aggregate plans, it is virtually impossible to select a desirable plan without using an optimization procedure such as linear programming. 
D)  Subcontracting during the peak season is called a demand strategy since it requires a competitive orientation toward suppliers. 
A)  Demand alternatives adjust demand patterns, whereas capacity alternatives change in response to changes in demand. 
B)  Overtime and undertime are two ways to change the workforce level (rather than its utilization). 
C)  Due to the almost limitless number of possible aggregate plans, it is virtually impossible to select a desirable plan without using an optimization procedure such as linear programming. 
D)  Subcontracting during the peak season is called a demand strategy since it requires a competitive orientation toward suppliers.

Question 5

A(n)  ------- is a statement of its production rates, workforce levels, and inventory holdings based on estimates of customer requirements and capacity limitations.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

------- can supply services, make components and subassemblies, or even assemble an entire product to overcome short- term capacity shortages,

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ------- can supply services, make components...

Question 7

A(n) -------  schedule calls for each employee to work the same days and hours each week.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) -------  schedule calls for each...

Question 8

------- are actions that can be taken to adjust production and supply in order to accommodate demand requirements.

Accepted Answer

Capacity a

Question 9

In the manufacturing sector, aggregate planning links strategic goals to a production plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

------- is the situation that occurs when employees do not work productively for the regular- time workday or workweek.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  ------- is the situation that occurs...

Question 11

The ------- is a schedule that details the specific work schedule for each category of employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ------- is a schedule that details...

Question 12

The adjustment of price to maximize the revenue obtained from available capacity that will be lost if not used is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipation inventory. 
B)  yield management. 
C)  workforce adjustment. 
D)  chase strategy. 
A)  anticipation inventory. 
B)  yield management. 
C)  workforce adjustment. 
D)  chase strategy.

Question 13

Subcontracting is never on an alternative, when implementing aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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. How much total slack will be generated from the schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 7 days 
B)  7 days 
C)  8 days 
D)  more than 8 days 
A)  less than 7 days 
B)  7 days 
C)  8 days 
D)  more than 8 days

Question 15

The meaning of undertime is

Accepted Answer

A)  employees work as usual, but they are paid at a lower rate. 
B)  employees work more than normal hours, but they are not compensated. 
C)  employees don't work productively for the number of hours that they normally do. 
D)  the workweek of some employees is permanently reduced. 
A)  employees work as usual, but they are paid at a lower rate. 
B)  employees work more than normal hours, but they are not compensated. 
C)  employees don't work productively for the number of hours that they normally do. 
D)  the workweek of some employees is permanently reduced.

Question 16

The aggregate plan is a statement of a company's production rate, workforce levels, and inventory holdings based on estimates of customer requirements and capacity limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In sales and operation planning, the use of a constant workforce level will result in no overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Yield management is the practice of adjusting prices to maximize the revenue obtained from available capacity that is lost if it is not used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Demand manipulation for sales and operation planning, often involves price cuts or discounts. Can demand management also involve price increases? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Lower prices for one circumstance imply

Question 20

Which one of the following is a demand alternative for aggregate planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use subcontracting to overcome short- term capacity shortages. 
B)  Use overtime and undertime to change workforce levels. 
C)  Offer complementary products or services with contra- cyclical demand requirements. 
D)  Use seasonal inventories to buffer the manufacturing process from variations in customer demand. 
A)  Use subcontracting to overcome short- term capacity shortages. 
B)  Use overtime and undertime to change workforce levels. 
C)  Offer complementary products or services with contra- cyclical demand requirements. 
D)  Use seasonal inventories to buffer the manufacturing process from variations in customer demand.

The process of breaking an aggregate plan into greater detail is referred to as disaggregation.

One way a company can efficiently used capacity is to produce or offer complementary products and services.

Table 12.2 The daily requirements for highway patrol officers at Park City over the week are: Day Requirement 11 9 6 7 5 3 2 Each officer works five days a week and must have two consecutive days off. -Use the information in Table 12.2. How much total slack is generated from the schedule?

Which one of the following statements is best?

A(n) ------- is a statement of its production rates, workforce levels, and inventory holdings based on estimates of customer requirements and capacity limitations.

------- can supply services, make components and subassemblies, or even assemble an entire product to overcome short- term capacity shortages,

A(n) ------- schedule calls for each employee to work the same days and hours each week.

------- are actions that can be taken to adjust production and supply in order to accommodate demand requirements.

In the manufacturing sector, aggregate planning links strategic goals to a production plant.

------- is the situation that occurs when employees do not work productively for the regular- time workday or workweek.

The ------- is a schedule that details the specific work schedule for each category of employee.

The adjustment of price to maximize the revenue obtained from available capacity that will be lost if not used is referred to as

Subcontracting is never on an alternative, when implementing aggregate planning.

The meaning of undertime is

The aggregate plan is a statement of a company's production rate, workforce levels, and inventory holdings based on estimates of customer requirements and capacity limitations.

In sales and operation planning, the use of a constant workforce level will result in no overtime.

Yield management is the practice of adjusting prices to maximize the revenue obtained from available capacity that is lost if it is not used.

Demand manipulation for sales and operation planning, often involves price cuts or discounts. Can demand management also involve price increases? Explain.

Which one of the following is a demand alternative for aggregate planning?

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

The process of breaking an aggregate plan into greater detail is referred to as disaggregation.

One way a company can efficiently used capacity is to produce or offer complementary products and services.

Table 12.2 The daily requirements for highway patrol officers at Park City over the week are: Day Requirement 11 9 6 7 5 3 2 Each officer works five days a week and must have two consecutive days off. -Use the information in Table 12.2. How much total slack is generated from the schedule?

Which one of the following statements is best?

A(n) ------- is a statement of its production rates, workforce levels, and inventory holdings based on estimates of customer requirements and capacity limitations.

------- can supply services, make components and subassemblies, or even assemble an entire product to overcome short- term capacity shortages,

A(n) ------- schedule calls for each employee to work the same days and hours each week.

------- are actions that can be taken to adjust production and supply in order to accommodate demand requirements.

In the manufacturing sector, aggregate planning links strategic goals to a production plant.

------- is the situation that occurs when employees do not work productively for the regular- time workday or workweek.

The ------- is a schedule that details the specific work schedule for each category of employee.

The adjustment of price to maximize the revenue obtained from available capacity that will be lost if not used is referred to as

Subcontracting is never on an alternative, when implementing aggregate planning.

The meaning of undertime is

The aggregate plan is a statement of a company's production rate, workforce levels, and inventory holdings based on estimates of customer requirements and capacity limitations.

In sales and operation planning, the use of a constant workforce level will result in no overtime.

Yield management is the practice of adjusting prices to maximize the revenue obtained from available capacity that is lost if it is not used.

Demand manipulation for sales and operation planning, often involves price cuts or discounts. Can demand management also involve price increases? Explain.

Which one of the following is a demand alternative for aggregate planning?

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