Production Planning and Control-1
Production Planning and Control-1
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When shop floor scheduling problem larger than 3 machines arise the
analytical solution procedures leading to optimality are complex and
difficult.
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True
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True
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C type items would never be vital under VED analysis.
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False
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False
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In replenishment system, the type of ordering is either according to
"stock level" or "pre-fixed time scale".
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True
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True
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Exponential smoothening is weighted average method.
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True
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True
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In PERT, use of dummy activities is not much essential.
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False
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True
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The make-or-buy decision is not taken only at starting of a factory but
has to be reviewed continuously.
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True
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True
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There are five manufacturing systems. However, many manufacturers
combines two or more systems to produce a final product.
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True
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True
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The make-or-buy decision becomes necessary when the current source of
supply is not able to supply the material in accordance with buyer's
quality requirements.
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True
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True
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XYZ analysis helps to identify few items which account for large amount
of money locked up in the stock and take steps for liquidation / reduction.
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True
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False
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Overlapping of operations helps in compressing manufacturing time.
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True
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False
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Inspection operations is a part of process plan for a part.
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True
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True
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To solve "n jobs - 3 machines" sequencing problem, the largest of time of
any job on the second machine must be smaller than or equal to the
smallest time of any job on first machine or third machine.
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True
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True
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Line staff can assist PPC by manufacturing some of their needs in their
own shops rather than making PPC to tool room or purchase.
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True
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False
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LOB is a manual planning and scheduling technique similar in nature to
MRP [Material Resource Planning].
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True
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False
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As per a study on materials management practices, a typical firm spends
almost half of its rupee sales on goods purchased from vendors.
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True
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False
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Work measurement is not useful for choosing between two alternate
methods of production.
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False
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False
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On completion of work the job card is returned to production planning and
control department for reference and record.
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False
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True
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Curve fitting method of statistical forecasting uses curve line approach.
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False
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True
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Transit time for manufactured items should be considered only when it is
insignificant.
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False
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False
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Purchase department must keep PPC informed regarding lead time of
different items specially where lead times are extended.
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True
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True
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In order to complete a project on time, each critical activity need not be
completed in time.
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False
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False
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Flexibility and product variety are not inter-related with each other.
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False
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False
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The LOB technique is most appropriate for assembly operations involving
number of distinct components.
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True
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True
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Production Planning and Control makes the supervisor ineffective.
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True
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False
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Random fluctuation is addition of cyclical fluctuation and seasonal
fluctuation.
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False
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True
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Labour efficiency factor is applied after capacity requirement of equipment
is calculated.
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False
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True
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A company where different personnel give conflicting delivery promises
need to improve its scheduling and processing function.
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True
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True
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A type items are always vital under VED analysis.
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False
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True