CPIM Detailed Scheduling and Planning 2

Question 1

In MRP terminology, what is a 'scheduled receipt'?

Accepted Answer

An open order (purchase or production) already placed and expected to arrive

Answer

Scheduled receipts are open orders already released that are expected to be received within the planning horizon.

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'action messages' generated by MRP?

Accepted Answer

To alert planners to exceptions requiring attention, such as expediting or rescheduling orders

Answer

Action messages notify planners of conditions requiring intervention, such as past-due orders, overdue releases, or excess inventory.

Question 3

Which MRP term refers to the total demand for a component before subtracting available inventory?

Accepted Answer

Gross requirements

Answer

Gross requirements represent the total quantity of a component needed before considering any on-hand inventory or open orders.

Question 4

What is 'manufacturing lead time' composed of?

Accepted Answer

Queue time, setup time, run time, move time, and wait time

Answer

Manufacturing lead time includes queue, setup, run, move, and wait times for a production order to complete.

Question 5

Which concept allows MRP to plan components across multiple product levels simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Explosion (BOM explosion)

Answer

BOM explosion passes parent demand down through all BOM levels to generate component requirements at every level.

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management Practice Test