CPIM Detailed Scheduling 5

Question 1

In detailed scheduling, what is 'infinite loading'?

Accepted Answer

Loading work onto work centers without regard to their capacity limits

Answer

Infinite loading assigns work to work centers based on priority without checking whether capacity is available, often used to identify overloads for manual resolution.

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'safety lead time' in a detailed schedule?

Accepted Answer

To add buffer time to protect against uncertainty in supply or production

Answer

Safety lead time is extra time added to planned lead times as a buffer against variability in processing, transportation, or quality issues.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the Theory of Constraints (TOC) approach to scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Identify the bottleneck and subordinate all other schedules to it

Answer

TOC (Drum-Buffer-Rope) focuses scheduling on the constraint (bottleneck), using it as the 'drum' and subordinating all other resources to ensure the constraint is never starved.

Question 4

In a pull system using kanban, what triggers the release of a production order?

Accepted Answer

A signal (kanban card) from a downstream consuming process

Answer

Kanban is a pull system where production at an upstream station is triggered only when a downstream station signals demand, preventing overproduction.

Question 5

What is 'manufacturing lead time' composed of?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Total manufacturing lead time includes all five elements: queue, setup, run, wait, and move times, with queue time typically being the largest portion.

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

CPIM Detailed Scheduling 5