SCMN 4770 ch 12 & 14 Exam Weisman Questions AND Correct
Answers
15. Under theory of constraints (TOC), conflicts between
material requirements planning and finite scheduling
are reduced
a. True
b. False - ✔✔a
4. Theory of constraints (TOC) activities span all three
areas of manufacturing planning and control (front end,
engine, and back end)
a. True
b. False - ✔✔a
A major tool in distribution requirements planning
(DRP) systems is
a. Kanban cards
b. Poka-yoke
c. Continuous improvement
, d. Distribution requirements planning (DRP) records -
✔✔d
Aggregating safety stock from several warehouses to a
single location should result in lower overall levels of
safety stock (assuming customer service goals are held
constant
a. True
b. False - ✔✔a
Customer purchases are generally part of dependent
demand.
a. True
b. False - ✔✔b
Distribution requirements planning (DRP) accomplishes
which of the following?
I. Extends manufacturing planning and control (MPC)
visibility
II. Summarizes detailed field information
Answers
15. Under theory of constraints (TOC), conflicts between
material requirements planning and finite scheduling
are reduced
a. True
b. False - ✔✔a
4. Theory of constraints (TOC) activities span all three
areas of manufacturing planning and control (front end,
engine, and back end)
a. True
b. False - ✔✔a
A major tool in distribution requirements planning
(DRP) systems is
a. Kanban cards
b. Poka-yoke
c. Continuous improvement
, d. Distribution requirements planning (DRP) records -
✔✔d
Aggregating safety stock from several warehouses to a
single location should result in lower overall levels of
safety stock (assuming customer service goals are held
constant
a. True
b. False - ✔✔a
Customer purchases are generally part of dependent
demand.
a. True
b. False - ✔✔b
Distribution requirements planning (DRP) accomplishes
which of the following?
I. Extends manufacturing planning and control (MPC)
visibility
II. Summarizes detailed field information
