A downsized associated with linking corporate financial incentives to specific performance objectives is that

In a manufacturing facility, the MRP system uses the manufacturing lead time to calculate the start time of an order. In a DRP system, the lead time used in the system is the:

The forecasting system that uses the one forecasting model that would have performed best in the recent past to generate the next forecast is:

If a company increases the number of distribution centers, which of the following will usually occur?
I. Aggregate safety stock will increase
II. Aggregate cycle time will decrease
III. Transportation inventories will increase

Which of the following statements are true regarding time-phased order point?
I. Lot sizing is eliminated
II. It is more effective than re-order point
III. Uses MRP logic for independent demand

Which of the following statements are true regarding super bills?
I. It is at the top level of the product structure.
II. It groups components based on work centers.
III. It aggregates components into modules.
IV. It groups small parts into kits.

Which of the following are reasons for maintaining safety stock in finished goods inventory?
I. It covers errors in forecast.
II. The MPS plan may not be achieved even if realistic.
III. The inventory will buffer production from sales variations.

In a distribution requirements planning system, in-transit lead time is accounted for by:

Which of the following functions are included as part of demand management?
I. Forecasting
II. Order entry
III. Approving requisitions

A product family is experiencing an upward trend in demand, which is adversely affecting customer service, which of the following forecasting techniques is most applicable?

In determining a forecast for a distribution center, which of the following dates should be used?