SCM 372 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A time-phased planning approach that uses planned orders at the point of demand to
determine forecasted demand at the source level is - Answer -DRP
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If a job has a negative critical ratio then it must be early. - Answer -false
The critical ratio is the ratio of the due date to the time it takes to perform a job. -
Answer -false
Distribution requirements planning helps to synchronize supply chain partners at the -
Answer -.
master schedule level.
If a manufacturer had no inventory of any kind but had orders for 10 finished units of
their sole product, their buyer would know what parts to order if they were supplied with
a - Answer -bill of material.
Available to promise inventory is always zero for the first week in the master production
schedule. - Answer -false
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MRP can be performed based on three concepts; which one of the following is NOT
necessary? - Answer -B.
job sequencing rules
In order to calculate the ending inventory for period 42, you need to know what the
ending inventory was for period 41. - Answer -true
A "planning process that translates the master schedule into planned orders for the
actual parts and components needed to produce the master schedule items" is the
definition of - Answer -material requirements planning.
The length of time that the master schedule record extends into the future is the: -
Answer -planning horizon.
Material requirements planning is used to manage independent demand inventory. -
Answer -False
What does a negative projected ending inventory value mean? - Answer -It means that
the available inventory is over-sold. Additional units should be manufactured or
purchased.
, A detailed planning process that tracks production output and matches this output to
actual customer orders is - Answer -master scheduling.
Forecasts in a company using a distribution requirements planning system are typically
based on - Answer -downstream supply partners' requirements.
The waste of overproduction is caused by - Answer -inflexible or unreliable processes.
Lean supply management implies that it is not enough for a firm to only manage the
activities that occur within its walls. - Answer -true
In a two-card system, a worker pulls a box of raw materials into the production process.
After she removes the move card from the box, she should - Answer -replace the move
card with the production card that was freed at the previous step.
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In order for a kanban system to work properly, - Answer -there must be a smooth,
consistent pull of material.
Which of the following statements regarding supply chain synchronization using
kanbans is BEST? - Answer -For the system to work properly, demand rates must be
relatively stable and interruptions must be minimized.
A company puts on their Lean thinking caps and decides to attack their own processes.
Where should they begin their troubleshooting efforts? - Answer -with the first problem
that surfaces as inventory is removed from the system
What would we expect from a JIT plant as compared to a plant that does not use JIT? -
Answer -more deliveries of inventory
Since a Lean manufacturer has very little inventory, it is vital that all incoming parts
receive a thorough inspection. - Answer -false
Lean supply chain management focuses on eliminating waste - Answer -in all of the
above areas.
Which of the following statements about projects is best? - Answer -Projects have a
defined ending point.
The _______________ entails preparing detailed plans that identify activities, time and
budget targets, and the resources needed to complete each task. - Answer -planning
phase
A time-phased planning approach that uses planned orders at the point of demand to
determine forecasted demand at the source level is - Answer -DRP
Question content area top
Part 1
If a job has a negative critical ratio then it must be early. - Answer -false
The critical ratio is the ratio of the due date to the time it takes to perform a job. -
Answer -false
Distribution requirements planning helps to synchronize supply chain partners at the -
Answer -.
master schedule level.
If a manufacturer had no inventory of any kind but had orders for 10 finished units of
their sole product, their buyer would know what parts to order if they were supplied with
a - Answer -bill of material.
Available to promise inventory is always zero for the first week in the master production
schedule. - Answer -false
Question content area
Part 1
MRP can be performed based on three concepts; which one of the following is NOT
necessary? - Answer -B.
job sequencing rules
In order to calculate the ending inventory for period 42, you need to know what the
ending inventory was for period 41. - Answer -true
A "planning process that translates the master schedule into planned orders for the
actual parts and components needed to produce the master schedule items" is the
definition of - Answer -material requirements planning.
The length of time that the master schedule record extends into the future is the: -
Answer -planning horizon.
Material requirements planning is used to manage independent demand inventory. -
Answer -False
What does a negative projected ending inventory value mean? - Answer -It means that
the available inventory is over-sold. Additional units should be manufactured or
purchased.
, A detailed planning process that tracks production output and matches this output to
actual customer orders is - Answer -master scheduling.
Forecasts in a company using a distribution requirements planning system are typically
based on - Answer -downstream supply partners' requirements.
The waste of overproduction is caused by - Answer -inflexible or unreliable processes.
Lean supply management implies that it is not enough for a firm to only manage the
activities that occur within its walls. - Answer -true
In a two-card system, a worker pulls a box of raw materials into the production process.
After she removes the move card from the box, she should - Answer -replace the move
card with the production card that was freed at the previous step.
Question content area
Part 1
In order for a kanban system to work properly, - Answer -there must be a smooth,
consistent pull of material.
Which of the following statements regarding supply chain synchronization using
kanbans is BEST? - Answer -For the system to work properly, demand rates must be
relatively stable and interruptions must be minimized.
A company puts on their Lean thinking caps and decides to attack their own processes.
Where should they begin their troubleshooting efforts? - Answer -with the first problem
that surfaces as inventory is removed from the system
What would we expect from a JIT plant as compared to a plant that does not use JIT? -
Answer -more deliveries of inventory
Since a Lean manufacturer has very little inventory, it is vital that all incoming parts
receive a thorough inspection. - Answer -false
Lean supply chain management focuses on eliminating waste - Answer -in all of the
above areas.
Which of the following statements about projects is best? - Answer -Projects have a
defined ending point.
The _______________ entails preparing detailed plans that identify activities, time and
budget targets, and the resources needed to complete each task. - Answer -planning
phase
