The question below is based on the following information: Which of the following weekly production rates best supports these criteria?
In a repetitive manufacturing environment where a level production rate must be maintained, the following customer backlog must be satisfied with NO late shipment;
Week Customer backlog qty
1 78
2 68
3 90
4 58
5 56

Facility A B C D
Production volume High High Low Low
Product variety High Low High Low
Product LT Long Short Long Short
Operation/product Many Few Many Few
Product resource Many Many Few Few
Which of the following production environments requires the most complex form of resource profiles to perform RCCP?

Which of the following key performance indicators is the master scheduler most likely to monitor to determine if the master schedule is imbalanced?

The best technique for ensuing master schedule stability for production is

A product shortage exists across a distribution network. Which of the following techniques is the best use of the available inventory?

Which of the following tools is used to specify periods when various types of changes can be made to the master schedule?

The best reason for closing the loop between master scheduling and sales and operations planning is

Which of the following is a tool for reducing MRP system nervousness?

A MTO company is in the process of implementing lean manufacturing techniques, making equipment layout changes and standardizing the designs of their highest value product in order to transition to ATO, which of the following actions should also be taken to reduce the backlog from 6 to 3 weeks?

Which of the following data requires no disaggregating to develop the master schedule from the sales and operations plan and check for feasibility?

Which of following statements about capacity is true?