Question 1

Disaggregation:

Accepted Answer

A) breaks the aggregate plan into greater detail. 
B) transforms the master production schedule into an aggregate plan. 
C) calculates the optimal price points for yield management. 
D) converts product schedules and labor assignments to a facility-wide plan. 
E) is an assumption required for the use of the transportation model in aggregate planning. 
A) breaks the aggregate plan into greater detail. 
B) transforms the master production schedule into an aggregate plan. 
C) calculates the optimal price points for yield management. 
D) converts product schedules and labor assignments to a facility-wide plan. 
E) is an assumption required for the use of the transportation model in aggregate planning.

Question 2

________ is the process of breaking the aggregate plan into greater detail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the process of breaking the...

Question 3

The objective of aggregate planning is to meet forecast demand while ________ over the planning period.

Accepted Answer

A) minimizing cost 
B) maximizing service level 
C) minimizing stock out 
D) minimizing fixed cost 
E) all of the above 
A) minimizing cost 
B) maximizing service level 
C) minimizing stock out 
D) minimizing fixed cost 
E) all of the above

Question 4

The level scheduling strategy allows lower inventories than the pure chase strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most people would argue that a service firm must follow chase or mixed strategies.On the other hand,most state agencies,which are clearly service-oriented,are not at all able to "chase" demand.Discuss how they manipulate demand to allow the level strategy to be used.

Accepted Answer

This is a critical-thinking item for stu

Question 6

Washington Laundry Products,Inc.,makes commercial and industrial laundry machines (the kinds hotels use),and has these aggregate demand requirements for the next six months.The firm has regular capacity for 200 units,and overtime capacity for 40 more.Currently,subcontracting can supply up to 100 units per month,but the subcontracting firm may soon be unavailable.
   Which is cheaper: to produce level,incurring back orders and inventory charges; or to produce a base quantity of 120,using first,overtime,then subcontracting,to meet demand?

Accepted Answer

The cost of the level strategy is $1,326

Question 7

Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) An advantage of the counterseasonal product and service mixing option is that it matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs. 
B) In aggregate planning,back orders are a means of manipulating supply while part-time workers are a way of manipulating product or service demand. 
C) A pure chase strategy allows lower inventories when compared to a pure level scheduling. 
D) A disadvantage of subcontracting is that it may require skills or equipment outside the firm's areas of expertise. 
E) The option of varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs is used where the size of the labor pool is small. 
A) An advantage of the counterseasonal product and service mixing option is that it matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs. 
B) In aggregate planning,back orders are a means of manipulating supply while part-time workers are a way of manipulating product or service demand. 
C) A pure chase strategy allows lower inventories when compared to a pure level scheduling. 
D) A disadvantage of subcontracting is that it may require skills or equipment outside the firm's areas of expertise. 
E) The option of varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs is used where the size of the labor pool is small.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the four things needed for aggregate planning?

Accepted Answer

A) a logical overall unit for measuring sales and output 
B) a method to determine the relevant costs 
C) a mathematical model that will minimize costs over the intermediate planning period 
D) an aggregate demand forecast for an intermediate planning period 
E) All of these are needed for aggregate planning. 
A) a logical overall unit for measuring sales and output 
B) a method to determine the relevant costs 
C) a mathematical model that will minimize costs over the intermediate planning period 
D) an aggregate demand forecast for an intermediate planning period 
E) All of these are needed for aggregate planning.

Question 9

Which of the following is consistent with a pure chase strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) vary production levels to meet demand requirements 
B) vary work force to meet demand requirements 
C) vary production levels and work force to meet demand requirements 
D) little or no use of inventory to meet demand requirements 
E) All of the above are consistent with a pure chase strategy. 
A) vary production levels to meet demand requirements 
B) vary work force to meet demand requirements 
C) vary production levels and work force to meet demand requirements 
D) little or no use of inventory to meet demand requirements 
E) All of the above are consistent with a pure chase strategy.

Question 10

Plans for new product development generally fall within the scope of aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Top executives tend to focus their attention on which type of forecasts?

Accepted Answer

A) short-range 
B) intermediate-range 
C) long-range 
D) weather 
E) the forecast for the next day's absentee levels 
A) short-range 
B) intermediate-range 
C) long-range 
D) weather 
E) the forecast for the next day's absentee levels

Question 12

Describe the advantages and limitations of the transportation method for aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

Advantages include that it provides an o

Question 13

Which of the following aggregate planning strategies is a demand option?

Accepted Answer

A) changing price 
B) subcontracting 
C) varying production levels 
D) changing inventory levels 
E) using part-time workers 
A) changing price 
B) subcontracting 
C) varying production levels 
D) changing inventory levels 
E) using part-time workers

Question 14

What directly results from disaggregation of an aggregate plan?

Accepted Answer

A) a master production schedule 
B) priority scheduling 
C) a transportation matrix 
D) a capacity-demand matrix 
E) detailed work schedules 
A) a master production schedule 
B) priority scheduling 
C) a transportation matrix 
D) a capacity-demand matrix 
E) detailed work schedules

Question 15

What is the typical time horizon for aggregate planning?

Accepted Answer

A) less than a month 
B) up to 3 months 
C) 3 to 18 months 
D) over one year 
E) over 5 years 
A) less than a month 
B) up to 3 months 
C) 3 to 18 months 
D) over one year 
E) over 5 years

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) In a pure level strategy,production rates or work force levels are adjusted to match demand requirements over the planning horizon. 
B) A pure level strategy allows lower inventories when compared to pure chase and hybrid strategies. 
C) Mixed strategies in aggregate planning may utilize inventory,work force,and production rate changes over the planning horizon. 
D) Because service firms have no inventory,the pure chase strategy does not apply. 
E) A disadvantage of the option of changing inventory levels is that it forces abrupt production changes. 
A) In a pure level strategy,production rates or work force levels are adjusted to match demand requirements over the planning horizon. 
B) A pure level strategy allows lower inventories when compared to pure chase and hybrid strategies. 
C) Mixed strategies in aggregate planning may utilize inventory,work force,and production rate changes over the planning horizon. 
D) Because service firms have no inventory,the pure chase strategy does not apply. 
E) A disadvantage of the option of changing inventory levels is that it forces abrupt production changes.

Question 17

Which of the following aggregate planning options attempts to manipulate product or service demand?

Accepted Answer

A) inventories 
B) part-time workers 
C) subcontracting 
D) overtime/idle time 
E) price cuts 
A) inventories 
B) part-time workers 
C) subcontracting 
D) overtime/idle time 
E) price cuts

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an input to S&OP?

Accepted Answer

A) capacity decisions 
B) supply-chain support 
C) workforce 
D) inventory on hand 
E) master production schedule 
A) capacity decisions 
B) supply-chain support 
C) workforce 
D) inventory on hand 
E) master production schedule

Question 19

________ maintains a constant output rate,or work force level,over the planning horizon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ maintains a constant output rate,or work...

Question 20

What four things are needed to develop an aggregate plan?

Accepted Answer

(1)a logical overall unit for measuring

Exam 14: Aggregate Planning and Sop

Disaggregation:

________ is the process of breaking the aggregate plan into greater detail.

The objective of aggregate planning is to meet forecast demand while ________ over the planning period.

The level scheduling strategy allows lower inventories than the pure chase strategy.

Most people would argue that a service firm must follow chase or mixed strategies.On the other hand,most state agencies,which are clearly service-oriented,are not at all able to "chase" demand.Discuss how they manipulate demand to allow the level strategy to be used.

Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four things needed for aggregate planning?

Which of the following is consistent with a pure chase strategy?

Plans for new product development generally fall within the scope of aggregate planning.

Top executives tend to focus their attention on which type of forecasts?

Describe the advantages and limitations of the transportation method for aggregate planning.

Which of the following aggregate planning strategies is a demand option?

What directly results from disaggregation of an aggregate plan?

What is the typical time horizon for aggregate planning?

Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning is TRUE?

Which of the following aggregate planning options attempts to manipulate product or service demand?

Which of the following is NOT an input to S&OP?

________ maintains a constant output rate,or work force level,over the planning horizon.

What four things are needed to develop an aggregate plan?

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