CPIM Detailed Scheduling and Planning

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)?

Accepted Answer

To determine when and how much material to order or produce

Answer

MRP calculates the quantity and timing of material orders and production orders needed to meet the MPS.

Question 2

Which MRP input file contains the product structure showing components needed for each parent item?

Accepted Answer

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Answer

The bill of materials lists all components, subassemblies, and raw materials required to produce each parent item.

Question 3

What is 'net requirements' in MRP?

Accepted Answer

Gross requirements minus on-hand inventory and scheduled receipts

Answer

Net requirements are calculated by subtracting available inventory and scheduled receipts from gross requirements.

Question 4

Which lot-sizing rule orders exactly the quantity needed period by period?

Accepted Answer

Lot-for-lot (LFL)

Answer

Lot-for-lot orders exactly the net requirement for each period, resulting in no excess inventory carried forward.

Question 5

What is 'planned order release' in MRP?

Accepted Answer

An MRP-generated order offset back by lead time, ready to be released

Answer

A planned order release is offset back in time by the item's lead time so that the order arrives when needed.

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management Practice Test