Question 1

BOMs include every material that goes into or onto a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Closed-loop MRP is a system built around material requirements planning that includes the additional planning functions of sales and operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Strategic business plans drive the MRPII system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

MRP employs detail about _____'s capabilities to provide guidance for actions of when to order and how much to order,among other things

Accepted Answer

A) customer 
B) supplier 
C) producer 
D) all of the above 
A) customer 
B) supplier 
C) producer 
D) all of the above

Question 5

What is "coding" used for in MRP?

Accepted Answer

When various parent items have had their

Question 6

New product introductions are most likely to fail if the total organization is communicating and coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The master production schedule has a planning horizon length that matches the longest cumulative lead-time function in that schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MRP II is the foundation for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ATO 
B) CRP and DRP 
C) MTO 
D) ERP 
A) ATO 
B) CRP and DRP 
C) MTO 
D) ERP

Question 9

What two points have to be applied for MRP to be used successfully in an organization? Discuss these assumptions.

Accepted Answer

Demand must be dependent.That dependency

Question 10

Open-loop MRP implies that many functions such as manufacturing control,supplier scheduling,and dispatching are included in the overall system.Also,feedback is provided by the execution functions so that the planning can be kept valid at all times.This is in contrast to closed-loop MRP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

MRP assumptions include:

Accepted Answer

A) demand is dependent. 
B) demand is independent. 
C) demand is sporadic and lumpy. 
D) both a and c 
E) both b and c 
A) demand is dependent. 
B) demand is independent. 
C) demand is sporadic and lumpy. 
D) both a and c 
E) both b and c

Question 12

_____ lists the key resources needed to make a unit of a selected item.

Accepted Answer

A) DRP 
B) MRP 
C) RCCP 
D) BOR 
A) DRP 
B) MRP 
C) RCCP 
D) BOR

Question 13

What is CRP?

Accepted Answer

Capacity requirements planning (CRP) is

Question 14

In a _____ environment,there is some latitude concerning what is to be done and when it is scheduled.

Accepted Answer

A) make-to-order 
B) assemble-to-order 
C) design for assembly 
D) make-to-stock 
A) make-to-order 
B) assemble-to-order 
C) design for assembly 
D) make-to-stock

Question 15

Computer-based MRP systems were first described in a 1975 book by Joseph Juran.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

End products are defined as the parent product and they have independent demand systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is among the simplest ordering methods,but it places more orders than other methods.These other methods compensate for fewer orders with larger order quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) MRP 
B) Part-period ordering 
C) Lot-for-lot sizing 
D) Net change MRP 
A) MRP 
B) Part-period ordering 
C) Lot-for-lot sizing 
D) Net change MRP

Question 18

Reorder point models require that stable demand distributions exist.This facilitates meeting forecasting requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Based on systems thinking,changes to any part of the planning process should be in line with strategic business plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The essence of MRP II is

Accepted Answer

A) feedback planning to schedule capacity requirements. 
B) tactical planning for "explosion" of orders at the branch warehouse level. 
C) big-systems planning linking marketing and other functions with production planning. 
D) adding distribution to considerations about what inventories to stock. 
A) feedback planning to schedule capacity requirements. 
B) tactical planning for "explosion" of orders at the branch warehouse level. 
C) big-systems planning linking marketing and other functions with production planning. 
D) adding distribution to considerations about what inventories to stock.

BOMs include every material that goes into or onto a product.

Closed-loop MRP is a system built around material requirements planning that includes the additional planning functions of sales and operations.

Strategic business plans drive the MRPII system.

MRP employs detail about _____'s capabilities to provide guidance for actions of when to order and how much to order,among other things

What is "coding" used for in MRP?

New product introductions are most likely to fail if the total organization is communicating and coordinated.

The master production schedule has a planning horizon length that matches the longest cumulative lead-time function in that schedule.

MRP II is the foundation for _____.

What two points have to be applied for MRP to be used successfully in an organization? Discuss these assumptions.

Open-loop MRP implies that many functions such as manufacturing control,supplier scheduling,and dispatching are included in the overall system.Also,feedback is provided by the execution functions so that the planning can be kept valid at all times.This is in contrast to closed-loop MRP.

MRP assumptions include:

_____ lists the key resources needed to make a unit of a selected item.

What is CRP?

In a _____ environment,there is some latitude concerning what is to be done and when it is scheduled.

Computer-based MRP systems were first described in a 1975 book by Joseph Juran.

End products are defined as the parent product and they have independent demand systems.

_____ is among the simplest ordering methods,but it places more orders than other methods.These other methods compensate for fewer orders with larger order quantities.

Reorder point models require that stable demand distributions exist.This facilitates meeting forecasting requirements.

Based on systems thinking,changes to any part of the planning process should be in line with strategic business plans.

The essence of MRP II is

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

Filters

Exam 15: Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

BOMs include every material that goes into or onto a product.

Closed-loop MRP is a system built around material requirements planning that includes the additional planning functions of sales and operations.

Strategic business plans drive the MRPII system.

MRP employs detail about _____'s capabilities to provide guidance for actions of when to order and how much to order,among other things

What is "coding" used for in MRP?

New product introductions are most likely to fail if the total organization is communicating and coordinated.

The master production schedule has a planning horizon length that matches the longest cumulative lead-time function in that schedule.

MRP II is the foundation for _____.

What two points have to be applied for MRP to be used successfully in an organization? Discuss these assumptions.

Open-loop MRP implies that many functions such as manufacturing control,supplier scheduling,and dispatching are included in the overall system.Also,feedback is provided by the execution functions so that the planning can be kept valid at all times.This is in contrast to closed-loop MRP.

MRP assumptions include:

_____ lists the key resources needed to make a unit of a selected item.

What is CRP?

In a _____ environment,there is some latitude concerning what is to be done and when it is scheduled.

Computer-based MRP systems were first described in a 1975 book by Joseph Juran.

End products are defined as the parent product and they have independent demand systems.

_____ is among the simplest ordering methods,but it places more orders than other methods.These other methods compensate for fewer orders with larger order quantities.

Reorder point models require that stable demand distributions exist.This facilitates meeting forecasting requirements.

Based on systems thinking,changes to any part of the planning process should be in line with strategic business plans.

The essence of MRP II is

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

Filters