Question 1
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Rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP) is the .
process of doing a detailed comparison of the available capacity and required capacity
rough check of production plans and schedules to determine whether the required
capacity and available capacity are in balance
process of analyzing a facility’s existing capacity relative to its weekly production
schedules
analysis of projected capacity requirements to meet demand in a new market
Question 2
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In connection with global demand volatility, when demand for a product softens,
companies can easily cancel orders with distant suppliers as compared to local suppliers.
True
False
Question 3
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What is the goal of strategic capacity planning?
to prevent a shortage of finished products
to minimize the gap between the capacity available in the system and the capacity that is
required to meet demand
, to minimize the inventory of finished products
to maximize product availability
Question 4
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Personal and face-to-face communication are no longer essential to good customer
service.
True
False
Question 5
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Effective capacity is .
the maximum rate of output achieved by an operation, a process, or a manufacturing or
service facility that is producing under ideal conditions
the capacity that can be achieved given the actual changes in product mix, machines and
equipment that require periodic maintenance, scheduling changes, and workers who
take time off for lunch, absences, and other needs
greater than design capacity
dependent on the company’s market share
Incorrect
Question 6