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Execution and Control of Operations Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes 'backflushing' in production control?

    Answer: Automatically deducting component inventory when a finished product is reported complete

    Backflushing automatically relieves component inventory from the warehouse based on the bill of materials when the finished goods quantity is reported, eliminating manual component pick transactions.

  2. A 'push' production system releases work to the shop floor based on:

    Answer: A schedule determined in advance by a planning system

    In a push system, production is driven by a predetermined schedule (such as MRP-generated work orders) that 'pushes' work through each stage regardless of downstream readiness.

  3. What does 'cycle counting' accomplish in inventory management?

    Answer: Continuously counting small portions of inventory so all items are counted periodically without shutting down operations

    Cycle counting divides inventory into subsets counted on a rotating schedule, maintaining accuracy throughout the year without a disruptive annual physical count.

  4. In lean manufacturing, 'single-minute exchange of die' (SMED) aims to:

    Answer: Reduce equipment changeover time to less than ten minutes

    SMED is a systematic approach to reducing setup and changeover time to single-digit minutes (under 10), enabling smaller batch sizes and greater flexibility.

  5. The '5S' methodology in lean operations stands for:

    Answer: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

    The 5S system (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) is a workplace organization method that creates a clean, orderly environment that supports visual management and waste reduction.

  6. What does 'throughput' represent in Theory of Constraints?

    Answer: The rate at which the system generates money through sales

    In TOC, throughput is the rate at which the system generates revenue through sales — it is revenue minus truly variable costs, not just production volume.