CPT Production Planning & Scheduling Flashcards
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What does MRP stand for in a manufacturing context?
Answer: Material Requirements Planning
MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning, a system used to calculate material needs based on production schedules.
Which scheduling method schedules jobs by starting from the due date and working backwards?
Answer: Backward scheduling
Backward scheduling starts from the required due date and works back to determine when each operation must begin.
What is a production schedule's primary purpose?
Answer: Coordinate material, labor, and equipment to meet delivery commitments
A production schedule coordinates resources—people, materials, and machines—so orders are completed on time.
What does 'cycle time' mean in production scheduling?
Answer: Time between the start of successive units
Cycle time is the elapsed time between completing one unit and the next unit of the same product.
A work order that lists every operation, machine, and sequence needed to produce a part is called a:
Answer: Route sheet
A route sheet (or routing) documents each manufacturing step, the machine or workstation required, and the sequence of operations.
What is the purpose of a capacity requirements plan (CRP)?
Answer: Verify that available machine and labor hours can handle the planned workload
CRP compares the production workload against available capacity to identify bottlenecks before they cause delays.