The forecast tracking signal is the ratio of the:
Answer : B
From a management perspective, the choice of transportation mode and routing primarily will affect the:
Answer : B
A firm uses the level production planning approach to produce a product family to stock.
Senior management has requested that the finished-goods inventory for the product family be reduced by 18% over the sales and operations planning horizon. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between total demand and total production required for the product family over the planning horizon?
Answer : B
If actual production for an item is less than the master production schedule due to material shortages, the first step in resolving the problem should be to:
Answer : A
Which of the following statements about both econometric models and market research is true?
Answer : C
In an assemble-to-order environment, which of the following factors is most significant in determining which items should be master scheduled?
Answer : C
In an assemble-to-order environment, which of the following indicators is most appropriate for measuring the effectiveness of the master scheduling process?
Answer : A
The question below is based on the following production environment information:
Answer : C
Jupiter Company produces 3,000 cars per month. It offers five different models with over
1,000 different model/option/color packages. Jupiter has established a collaborative relationship and electronic link with its supplier of door trim. Suppliers are given 5 days' notice of requirements and are expected to deliver directly to the final assembly area in the actual sequence in which each specific car is to be assembled.
Jupiter needs which of the following pieces of information from its supplier of door trim?
Answer : C
The question below is based on the following information:
Answer : C
Which of the following criteria is used to determine safety stock in a distribution center?
Answer : D
Distribution requirements planning would most directly interface with:
Answer : B
Which of the following activities would enhance a customer relationship management program?
Answer : B
Which of the following statements is true about items that appear on a final assembly schedule?
Answer : B