APICS APICS Master Scheduling & Capacity Planning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Master Production Schedule (MPS) in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

To specify what end items are to be produced and when

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To track employee productivity

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To manage supplier contracts

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To forecast raw material prices

Question 2

Which technique is used to simulate the impact of a potential order on the master schedule without committing resources?

Accepted Answer

Capable-to-promise (CTP)

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Rough-cut capacity planning

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Available-to-promise (ATP)

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Finite scheduling

Question 3

In master scheduling, the 'demand time fence' is the period during which:

Accepted Answer

Only actual customer orders drive the schedule

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Forecasts are given equal weight to orders

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No changes to the MPS are allowed

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Safety stock is replenished

Question 4

Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Validate the feasibility of the MPS against key resources

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Detail individual work center loads

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Replace finite capacity scheduling

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Calculate material requirements

Question 5

What is the 'planning time fence' in a master schedule?

Accepted Answer

The period beyond which the MPS can be changed more freely

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The lead time for raw materials

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The cycle time for finished goods

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The safety lead time buffer

Question 6

Available-to-Promise (ATP) is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Supply minus demand not yet promised to customers

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On-hand inventory minus backorders

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Safety stock plus reorder point

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Total forecast minus actual sales