my scm oopsies exam 3

What is not a process?

it is a system

Process management is the art and science of designing work to get non-repeatable tasks done efficiently and effectively.

false

Synchronize all other (non-bottleneck) activities in the process to the bottleneck, ensuring that they are aligned with and support the bottleneck’s needs. This describes which of the five focusing steps of Theory of Constraints?

subordinate

In process mapping, the following indicates an input or output.

oval

“Beginning,” “Middle,” and “End” refers to ___?

inputs, outputs, and flows

If the bottleneck still exists, consider making investments to improve either how the bottleneck process works or to increase its capacity. This describes which of the five focusing steps of Theory of Constraints?

elevate

Which of the following is Step 2 of the three-step proven path to employing the Process Improvement Trio?

Implement lean techniques to reduce waste at the bottleneck

In process mapping, the following indicates an activity or a task.

box

In process mapping, the following indicates waiting.

triangle

Having good data is critical to building accurate forecasts. But, data availability isn’t sufficient. You need to choose the right _______________ to make the most of your data

forecasting technique

Demand balancing, sometimes called demand shaping, is the process of increasing manufacturing and logistics capacity to be able to meet future customer demand.

False

1. The aggregate planning contains critical information to guide lower-level scheduling and is the starting point of business planning.

false

1. The master production scheduling is updated every semester.

false

A production process has 2 steps. Step 1 has a machine with the capacity of producing 5 units per hour and step 2 has a machine that is producing 10 units per hour. As a production planning manager, which of the following suggestions could work to improve your current situation?

both a and c

Implementing an ERP system to automate existing processes will lead to maximum efficiency.

false

You measure the capacity of your production process based on the resource with greatest capacity.

false

To balance supply and demand at the aggregate level, you have two options: capacity-focused tools and demand-focused tools. Which of the following is NOT a demand-focused tool?

subcontracting

When your manufacturing planning and control system is working well, you save money for the company at the expense of compromising customers’ needs.

false

Which of the three processes define and deploy business strategies?

Strategic process

Your job is to constantly improve, aggressively removing one constraint and then moving on to the next. This describes which of the five focusing steps of Theory of Constraints?

repeat

Which of the following process has the highest level of volume?

continuous flow

Process management is the art and science of designing work to get non-repeatable tasks done efficiently and effectively.

false

Which of the three processes involves maintenance or control over the processes?

enabler processes

Research has shown that if you invest in which of the following activities, you will end up with an attitude of continuous and constant improvement.

Create Value for the customer; assure quality at the source

Which of the following are types of quantitative forecasting models?

Time series models and correlational models

Which of the following manufacturing planning and control activities breaks down the aggregate plan to create a schedule for producing individual end items (aka, SKUs)?

master production planning

Which of the following is NOT a short-term planning activity?

S&OP and CPFR

Amazon hires as many as 100,000 temporary workers during the holiday season. This is an example of utilizing ______ options?

capacity-focused tool

A job description says that the candidate will address the following questions on a daily basis: what order will be released in the production process and when, in what sequence, and with what resources. This announcement is likely for which of the following positions?

production control manager