BSE Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management: Operations and Supply Chain 3

Question 1

A facility layout that groups similar machines or functions together (e.g., all lathes in one area) is called a:

Accepted Answer

Process layout

Answer

Process (functional) layouts cluster equipment by type and suit high-variety, low-volume production.

Question 2

In project management, the Critical Path Method (CPM) identifies the sequence of activities that:

Accepted Answer

Determines the minimum project duration

Answer

The critical path is the longest path through the project network and sets the earliest possible completion date.

Question 3

Total Quality Management (TQM) emphasizes which of the following as the primary driver of quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

Continuous improvement involving all employees

Answer

TQM holds that quality is everyone's responsibility and focuses on continuous, organization-wide improvement rather than end-of-line inspection.

Question 4

Which forecasting technique is most appropriate when demand shows a clear seasonal pattern combined with a long-term upward trend?

Accepted Answer

Exponential smoothing with trend and seasonality (Holt-Winters)

Answer

Holt-Winters triple exponential smoothing explicitly models level, trend, and seasonality, making it well-suited for such data.

Question 5

A company achieves a fill rate of 95% from its distribution center. This means:

Accepted Answer

95% of ordered units are shipped without a backorder

Answer

Fill rate (unit fill rate) measures the fraction of demand immediately satisfied from on-hand inventory without backordering.

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