One method to increase machine utilization is to

A company operates in a pull environment with final assembly lines in synchronous mode. Subassemblies maintain buffers ranging from hours to days. A global production performance measurement is

A highly engineered product was introduced a few years ago, with standards defined, BOM and routing finalized and work centers set up to minimize material handling. Major improvements in cycle time have been made. The information that is most likely to need change is

Which of the following techniques relies on something other than brainstorming for problem identification?

A statistical control chart has displayed one reading below the mean but within the upper and lower control limits, the action should be to

A production facility is capable of producing 1000 units per shift. Planned capacity is 7.2 hours per 8 hours shift, one shift per day and 5 days per week. Customer demand is 800 units per day, what is the task time?

The term non-added value would be used to establish which of the following items?

The drum in the drum-buffer-rope scheduling process serves which of the following functions?

Which of the following statements about utilization of resources is true?

Input
Period 1 2 3 4 5 6
Plan 400 400 450 450 500 600
Actual 450 430 440 480 520 530
Deviation 50 30 -10 30 20 30
Cumml D 50 80 70 100 120 150

Output
Period 1 2 3 4 5 6
Plan 400 400 450 450 500 600
Actual 360 410 530 460 520 540
Deviation -40 10 80 10 20 40
Cumml D -40 -30 50 60 80 120
Using the information provided, what is the cumulative input deviation at the end of period 5?

A preventive maintenance program is being initiated at a company. The program should first be implemented for