COM Capacity Planning & Resource Management 3

Question 1

What does OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) measure in manufacturing capacity management?

Accepted Answer

How effectively equipment is utilized by combining availability, performance, and quality rates

Answer

OEE = Availability × Performance × Quality rate, providing a comprehensive metric of how effectively manufacturing equipment is being utilized.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'capacity cushion' in operations management?

Accepted Answer

Reserve capacity maintained above average expected demand to handle variability

Answer

A capacity cushion is deliberately maintained reserve capacity above average demand to absorb demand variability, equipment downtime, and quality issues.

Question 3

When performing a 'make or buy' capacity analysis, which factor is MOST critical to the decision?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive total cost comparison of all relevant costs for internal production versus outsourcing

Answer

Make-or-buy decisions require full cost analysis comparing all internal production costs against total external sourcing costs to identify the most economical option.

Question 4

Which capacity planning approach is most appropriate in a highly uncertain, rapidly changing market environment?

Accepted Answer

Flexible, incremental capacity additions combined with demand management strategies

Answer

Flexible, incremental capacity additions combined with demand management strategies best handle market uncertainty by reducing commitment risk while maintaining responsiveness.

Question 5

What is 'Rough-Cut Capacity Planning' (RCCP)?

Accepted Answer

A high-level feasibility check of the master production schedule against key resource capacities

Answer

RCCP provides a preliminary validation of the master production schedule against key resource capacities before committing to detailed capacity requirements planning.

(COM) Certified Operations Manager Practice Test

(COM) Certified Operations Manager Practice Test

COM Capacity Planning & Resource Management 3