Question 1

Capacity planning in closed-loop MRP

Accepted Answer

A)  utilizes feedback about workload from each work center 
B)  may make use of resource requirements profiles (load reports) 
C)  may smooth work center loads with such tactics as overlapping and lot splitting 
D)  does not add capacity, but rather seeks effective use of existing capacity 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  utilizes feedback about workload from each work center 
B)  may make use of resource requirements profiles (load reports) 
C)  may smooth work center loads with such tactics as overlapping and lot splitting 
D)  does not add capacity, but rather seeks effective use of existing capacity 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 2

Each X requires 2 of component Y; each Y requires 4 of part Z. The lead time for assembly of X is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of Y is 1 week. The lead time for the procurement of Z is 6 weeks. The cumulative lead time for X is __________ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  10 
E)  cannot be determined 
A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  10 
E)  cannot be determined

Question 3

Which of the following lot-sizing techniques results in the lowest holding costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  lot-for-lot 
B)  EOQ 
C)  part-period balancing 
D)  Wagner-Whitin algorithm 
E)  the quantity discount model 
A)  lot-for-lot 
B)  EOQ 
C)  part-period balancing 
D)  Wagner-Whitin algorithm 
E)  the quantity discount model

Question 4

Lead times, inventory availability, and purchase orders outstanding are among the five things operations managers must know for effective use of MRP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) __________ can illustrate whether a work center has been scheduled beyond its capacity.

Accepted Answer

load repor

Question 6

__________ are a way of allowing a segment of the master schedule to be designated as "not to be rescheduled."

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are a way of allowing a...

Question 7

Explain the difference between a gross requirements plan and a net requirements plan.

Accepted Answer

A gross requirements plan multiplies eac

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding the gross material requirements plan is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It shows total demand for an item. 
B)  It shows when an item must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started. 
C)  It combines a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule. 
D)  It requires several inputs, including an accurate bill of material. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It shows total demand for an item. 
B)  It shows when an item must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started. 
C)  It combines a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule. 
D)  It requires several inputs, including an accurate bill of material. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 9

Each R requires 3 of component S and 3 of material A; each S requires 3 of part T. The lead time for assembly of R is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of S is 2 weeks. The lead time for material A is 1 week. The lead time for the procurement of T is 4 weeks.
a. Construct the time-phased product structure.
b. Construct the bill of material.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each R requires 3 of component S...

Question 10

A master production schedule specifies

Accepted Answer

A)  the raw materials required to complete the product 
B)  what component is to be made, and when 
C)  what product is to be made, and when 
D)  the labor hours required for production 
E)  the financial resources required for production 
A)  the raw materials required to complete the product 
B)  what component is to be made, and when 
C)  what product is to be made, and when 
D)  the labor hours required for production 
E)  the financial resources required for production

Question 11

The MPS calls for 50 units of Product A and 60 of B. There are currently 25 of Product B on hand. Each A requires 2 of Part C; each B requires 5 of C. There are 160 units of C available. The net requirements for C are

Accepted Answer

A)  115 
B)  175 
C)  240 
D)  690 
E)  700 
A)  115 
B)  175 
C)  240 
D)  690 
E)  700

Question 12

A manufacturing company is trying to determine the cost of materials used to produce an A. If Fs cost $1 and Ds cost $2 how much does it cost to produce an A (in F and D materials only)?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& Using an explosion shows that

Question 13

Finite capacity scheduling, unlike MRP, recognizes the capacity limitations of departments and machines when building schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reduced inventory levels and faster response to market changes are both benefits of MRP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You have seen several methods for lot sizing in MRP. Why is lot sizing important in MRP?
 Can too much concern be given lot sizing?
 Answer in a well-developed paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Lot sizing is important because, at the

Question 16

What types of resources might be scheduled via an MRP II system?

Accepted Answer

Virtually all resources can be

Question 17

MRP II is accurately described as

Accepted Answer

A)  MRP software designed for services 
B)  MRP with a new set of computer programs that execute on microcomputers 
C)  MRP augmented by other resource variables 
D)  an enhancement of MRP that plans for all levels of the supply chain 
E)  a new generation of MRP software that extends MRP to planning and scheduling functions 
A)  MRP software designed for services 
B)  MRP with a new set of computer programs that execute on microcomputers 
C)  MRP augmented by other resource variables 
D)  an enhancement of MRP that plans for all levels of the supply chain 
E)  a new generation of MRP software that extends MRP to planning and scheduling functions

Question 18

The MPS calls for 110 units of Product A. There are currently 60 of Product A on hand. Each A requires 4 of Part B. There are 20 units of B available. The net requirements for B are

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  120 
C)  180 
D)  240 
E)  440 
A)  20 
B)  120 
C)  180 
D)  240 
E)  440

Question 19

If parts and subassemblies common to a variety of products are managed through the supermarket concept, formal order releases for such parts are not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The large parts of a playground A-frame (from which to hang a swing or glider) consist of a ridge pole, four legs, and two side braces. Each pair of legs fastens to the ridge with one fastener set. Each side brace requires two fastener sets for attachment to the legs. Each fastener set includes one zinc-plated bolt, one lock-washer, and one nut.
There is one order outstanding, to make 80 frame kits. There are 200 legs in inventory. There are no other large items in inventory, and no scheduled receipts. Fasteners are available from the small parts area.
a. Draw the product structure tree
b. Calculate the net requirements to fulfill the outstanding order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The large parts of a playground A-frame...

Exam 17: Material Requirements Planning MRP and ERP

Capacity planning in closed-loop MRP

Each X requires 2 of component Y; each Y requires 4 of part Z. The lead time for assembly of X is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of Y is 1 week. The lead time for the procurement of Z is 6 weeks. The cumulative lead time for X is __________ weeks.

Which of the following lot-sizing techniques results in the lowest holding costs?

Lead times, inventory availability, and purchase orders outstanding are among the five things operations managers must know for effective use of MRP.

A(n) __________ can illustrate whether a work center has been scheduled beyond its capacity.

__________ are a way of allowing a segment of the master schedule to be designated as "not to be rescheduled."

Explain the difference between a gross requirements plan and a net requirements plan.

Which of the following statements regarding the gross material requirements plan is true?

A master production schedule specifies

The MPS calls for 50 units of Product A and 60 of B. There are currently 25 of Product B on hand. Each A requires 2 of Part C; each B requires 5 of C. There are 160 units of C available. The net requirements for C are

A manufacturing company is trying to determine the cost of materials used to produce an A. If Fs cost $1 and Ds cost $2 how much does it cost to produce an A (in F and D materials only)?

Finite capacity scheduling, unlike MRP, recognizes the capacity limitations of departments and machines when building schedules.

Reduced inventory levels and faster response to market changes are both benefits of MRP.

You have seen several methods for lot sizing in MRP. Why is lot sizing important in MRP? Can too much concern be given lot sizing? Answer in a well-developed paragraph.

What types of resources might be scheduled via an MRP II system?

MRP II is accurately described as

The MPS calls for 110 units of Product A. There are currently 60 of Product A on hand. Each A requires 4 of Part B. There are 20 units of B available. The net requirements for B are

If parts and subassemblies common to a variety of products are managed through the supermarket concept, formal order releases for such parts are not necessary.

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