Which of the following statement is true about pull systems for distribution inventory control?
1. They are useful when geographical demand patterns can be forecast accurately at the factory;
2. They are most appropriate with low-value, low-volume items;
3. They are important when goods are frequently on allocation from the factory;

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?

A company＇s objective of its inventory turnover ratios is 9.0 turns. A recent analysis reveals that the actual ratio achieved was 6.6 turns, which two of the following statements about this situation are true?
I. In relation to the cost of good sold, average inventory on hand was larger than anticipated;
II. In relation to the cost of good sold, average inventory on hand was smaller than anticipated;
III. Inventory turnover-ratio performance was better than the set objective;
IV. Inventory turnover-ratio performance was poorer than the set objective;