Master Planning and Capacity Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Master Production Schedule (MPS) in CPIM?
Answer: To translate the production plan into specific product build quantities over time
The MPS translates the aggregate production plan into specific quantities for individual products scheduled across time horizons.
Which planning horizon is most commonly associated with the Master Production Schedule?
Answer: Weeks to months (typically 3–18 months)
The MPS typically covers a medium-term horizon of weeks to months, often spanning 3 to 18 months depending on the industry.
In CPIM terminology, what does 'time fence' refer to in master scheduling?
Answer: A boundary that restricts or controls changes to the MPS within a defined period
A time fence is a policy boundary within the planning horizon that controls the degree to which changes to the MPS are allowed.
What is Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) used for?
Answer: Validating that the MPS is feasible before detailed scheduling
RCCP provides a high-level check of key resources to confirm the MPS is achievable before committing to detailed plans.
Which of the following best describes 'available-to-promise' (ATP) in master scheduling?
Answer: The uncommitted portion of planned or on-hand inventory that can be promised to customers
ATP represents the inventory or production not yet committed to customer orders, enabling accurate delivery promises.
What is the 'planning horizon' in an MPS context?
Answer: The furthest point in the future for which the schedule is developed
The planning horizon is the total time span covered by the MPS, extending as far into the future as the plan requires.