Manufacturing and Production Production Planning and Scheduling 2

Question 1

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) prescribes which sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

Identify, Exploit, Subordinate, Elevate, Repeat

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Plan, Do, Check, Act

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Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

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Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

Question 2

What is 'work-in-process' (WIP) inventory?

Accepted Answer

Materials that have been started but not yet completed

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Finished goods awaiting shipment

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Raw materials at the receiving dock

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Scrap and rework materials

Question 3

Forward scheduling in production means:

Accepted Answer

Scheduling jobs as early as possible from the current date

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Scheduling jobs backward from the due date

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Planning only future expansion projects

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Scheduling maintenance during forward production runs

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'dispatch list' in production scheduling?

Accepted Answer

A prioritized list telling operators which jobs to work on next at each work center

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A list of shipping carriers

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A list of supplier contacts

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A daily employee assignment list

Question 5

Machine utilization is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Actual run time / available time × 100%

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Actual output / planned output

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Number of machines / total floor space

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Defect rate / total production rate

Question 6

What is 'changeover time' in production scheduling?

Accepted Answer

The time required to switch production from one product to another

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Time to change work shifts

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Time to update production records

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Time for employee orientation