CMS Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning 2

Question 1

Which scheduling technique assigns jobs to work centers based on the ratio of time remaining to work remaining?

Accepted Answer

Critical Ratio (CR)

Answer

Critical Ratio is calculated as time remaining divided by work remaining, dynamically reprioritizing jobs as conditions change.

Question 2

In a finite capacity scheduling system, what happens when a resource becomes overloaded?

Accepted Answer

Jobs are automatically rescheduled to available capacity slots

Answer

Finite capacity scheduling recognizes resource limits and moves jobs to feasible time slots rather than overcommitting resources.

Question 3

What does the term 'takt time' represent in production scheduling?

Accepted Answer

The available production time divided by customer demand rate

Answer

Takt time sets the production rhythm needed to meet customer demand and is calculated as available time divided by required units.

Question 4

Which capacity planning input identifies the standard hours required to produce one unit of a specific product?

Accepted Answer

Routing

Answer

The routing file specifies the sequence of operations, work centers, and standard run/setup times per unit for each product.

Question 5

A plant operates 20 days/month, 2 shifts/day, 8 hours/shift. Planned efficiency is 85% and utilization is 90%. What is demonstrated capacity per work center per month?

Accepted Answer

122.4 hours

Answer

Demonstrated capacity = 20 × 2 × 8 × 0.85 × 0.90 = 122.4 hours per work center per month.

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CMS Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning 2