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This chapter discussed both materials planning and capacity planning.Consider those concepts in answering the following questions: a.Which is more appropriate for a conventional service organization? Why? b.Which is more appropriate for a conventional manufacturing organization? Why? c.What are the three hierarchical components of materials planning? Provide a brief description of each. d.What are the three hierarchical components of capacity planning? Provide a brief description of each.

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Which of the following results from using the chase production strategy?

A) The workforce fluctuates in response to the demand pattern
B) Finished goods inventories remain constant
C) Both A & B
D) None of these

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Legacy MRP systems typically utilized multiple software packages and databases which caused:

Which of the following basic production strategies works best with make-to-order manufacturing firms?

A level production strategy works well for make-to-stock manufacturing firms, which typically emphasize immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, standard goods at relatively low prices.

Two reasons ERP implementations have been known to fail include: lack of top management commitment and lack of communication between the firm and its ERP software provider.

The mixed strategy uses overtime and subcontracting to cope with the high demand periods.

What does it mean if your organization has chosen to adopt a best-of-breed solution?

Which of the following is NOT a common module of ERP systems?

The ___________ solution picks all the desired applications from a single vendor for the ERP system.

Calculate the final discrete available-to-promise quantity row using the following table below and explain how the numbers are generated.

Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system?

Explain the three basic production strategies used to complete the aggregate plan.

A Master Production Schedule is an engineering document that shows an inclusive listing of all component parts and subassemblies making up the end item.

Complete the following MRP record and provide the planned order releases for Week 1.Lead time is 2 weeks.Safety stock is 3.Use LFL lot sizes.

In general, single integrator ERP solutions are better suited to more intricate workplaces.

Which strategy allows finished goods inventories to accrue and relies on backlogs to handle the demand?

The three basic production strategies for addressing the aggregate planning problem are the chase production strategy, the level production strategy, and the aggregate production strategy.

Legacy MRP systems had which of the following limitations?

Lead Capacity Strategy is a reactive approach that adjusts its capacity in response to demand.