An operator is monitoring a process through the use of a process control chart. After dozen of measurements have fallen well within the control limits, one measurement occurs very slightly outside of the UCL. The operator should probably respond by:

The proper sequence to follow when applying benchmarking processes is to

Expediting can be a positive response to business growth and

Reductions in which two of the following production variables form the best performance measure of a MRP?
I. Setup time
II. Number of action messages
III. Average queue
IV. Component shortages

If a MTS company shifts its manufacturing operations to MTO, the effect on annual setup costs and delivery lead time will be which of the following?

Effective execution control can improve customer service in which of the following ways?
I. By reducing lead time
II. By replenishing finished inventory on schedule
III. By improving component availability

When a company embarks on a path of major or breakthrough improvement for a specific task the best place to start is with

Which of the following documents provide opportunities to reduce paperwork with supplier partners?
I. Receiving documents
II. Purchase requisitions
III. Purchase orders
IV. Invoices

Which of the following problems can be identified and adjusted at the RCCP level?

A company produces and distributes three families of basic materials that are sold directly to manufacturers. The industry is very competitive and the growth rate is low. Which of the following would be the most appropriate focus for the operations strategy in this situation?

Within a push system, assemblies are released and pushed through production based on which of the following?