1. Which of the following is often the platform for ERP applications and is key to any MPC
system involving management of a complicated parts situation?
a. Repetitive manufacturing
b. Flow-oriented manufacturing
c. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
d. Just-in-time systems
2. For companies that have repetitive manufacturing of standard products, MPS system is
concerned with
a. monitoring the progress of products through the manufacturing facility
b. customization of product based on customer requirements
c. assembly rate for end items (i.e. finished products)
d. All options are incorrect
3. Matching supply and demand in terms of volume, is a
a. front-end issue addressed by MPC
b. back-end issue addressed by MPC
c. short-term issue addressed by MPC
d. not an issue addressed by MPC
4. Which of the following is the version of the sales and operations plan that is in
manufacturing language, stating which end items or product options manufacturing will
build in the future?
a. Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)
b. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
c. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)