Deck 4: Master production schedule

Question 1

According to the manufacturing framework, what is the immediate succeeding process to the MPS process?

Answer 1

MRP

Question 2

When the order acceptance occurs during the early portions of the production lead time, how would you describe the current manufacturing environment?

A) Make to stock (MTS)
B) Assemble to order (ATO)
C) Make to order (MTO)
D) Assemble to stock (ATS)

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The follow are some possible MPS techniques.Choose the correct MPS technique.

A) Super set
B) Covering set
C) Optional set
D) Level set

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The MPS record below is based on the forecast at the beginning of period 1.However, at the beginning of period 2, the actual demand for period 1 was only 500 units.Which of the following correctly states the change in MPS as a result? The MPS can only be ordered in 500 unit intervals.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Periods } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\\hline \text { Forecast } & 1100 & 2000 & 300 & 150 \\\hline \text { Available } & 100 & 100 & 300 & 150 \\\hline \text { MPS } & 1000 & 2000 & 500 & \\\hline \text { On hand } & 200 & \multicolumn{2}{|l} { } \\\cline { 1 - 4 } & & &\end{array}$$

A) The MPS for period 1 is 1500 units.
B) The MPS for period 2 is 2500 units.
C) The MPS for period 2 is 1500 units.
D) The MPS for period 4 is 500 units.

Question 5

What is the ending inventory for period 8 when the MPS is 0 units?
The ending inventory for period 7 was 89 units.The forecasted demand for period 7 was 120 units while, for period 8, it is 20 units.The customer order for period 8 is 25 units.

A) 64 units
B) 69 units
C) 89 units
D) 54 units

Question 6

Which of the following are used as inputs for MPS?
1)Forecasts of returns
2)Safety stock
3)Customer orders
4)Bill of Materials (BOM)

A) (1)
B) (2), (3), and (4)
C) (4)
D) (1) and (4)

Question 7

The __________________ manufacturing environment tries to supply a large variety of final product configurations from standard components and subassemblies within a relatively short lead time.Fill in the blanks.

A) Make to stock (MTS)
B) Assemble to order (ATO)
C) Make to order (MTO)
D) Assemble to stock (ATS)

Question 8

Fill out the following MPS record.There are 500 units on hand and the MPS policy is to order in 500 unit intervals.

Question 9

Using the following demand forecast table, what is the MPS quantity for period 3? The MPS can only be ordered in 1500 unit intervals and there is 200 units on hand.
$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Periods } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\\hline \text { Forecast } & 500 & 200 & 3000 & 1500 \\\hline\end{array}$

A) 0 units
B) 1500 units
C) 3000 units
D) 4500 units

Question 10

The initial factors for generating a MPS Record include ____________ and ______________.Fill in the blanks.

A) Forecast Demand / On hand Inventory
B) MPS Quantity / Forecast Demand
C) Safety Stock (SS) / On hand Inventory
D) Bill of materials (BOM) / MPS Quantity

Question 11

Among the various MPS techniques, _______________ only uses a subset of all end items.

A) Super bill
B) Covering set
C) Optional set
D) Comprehensive bill

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding MPS is not correct?
1)MPS has the focus on dependent demands
2)MPS is an aggregation of the disaggregate plan
3)MPS has finer time intervals then aggregate plans
4)MPS has the focus on independent demands

A) (1)
B) (2) and (3)
C) (1) and (2)
D) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following activity times are considered in the MPS' planning horizon?
1)Procurement time
2)Engineering time
3)Promotion time
4)Production time

A) (1)
B) (2), (3)
C) (1), (3), and (4)
D) (1), (2), and (4)

Question 14

In the __________________ manufacturing environment, order acceptance occurs before the production lead time.Fill in the blanks.

A) Make to stock (MTS)
B) Assemble to order (ATO)
C) Make to order (MTO)
D) Assemble to stock (ATS)

Question 15

Which of the following are advantages of using the superbill MPS technique?
1)Reduces retrofitting
2)Increases the number of end items forecast
3)Quick implementation
4)No special planning bills

A) (1)
B) (1) and (2)
C) (3) and (4)
D) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following are disadvantages of using the covering set MPS technique?
1)Under plans common parts
2)Special bill structure is required
3)Requires retrofitting costs
4)Requires sophistication and experience

A) (3)
B) (2), (3), and (4)
C) (1) and (3)
D) (4)

Question 17

Name the manufacturing environment emphasizes the immediate delivery of reasonably priced off-the-shelf standard items.

Question 18

Describe the definition of a planning horizon in a paragraph.

Question 19

Which of the following are either created or manipulated during the early portions of the production lead time?
1)Components
2)Minor subassemblies
3)Major subassemblies
4)Raw materials

A) (3)
B) (2), (3), and (4)
C) (2) and (3)
D) (1), (2), and (4)

Question 20

According to the manufacturing framework, what is the immediate preceding process that provides input for the MPS process?

A) MRP
B) S&OP
C) Demand Management
D) Aggregate Planning

Question 21

Write down the equation for the ATP for MPS periods after the initial period.

Question 22

How does the equation for the ATP differ between the initial period and subsequent MPS periods?

Question 23

Describe what a superbill is in one sentence.

Question 24

Fill in the MPS record when the MPS can only be ordered in 250 unit intervals.

Question 25

Describe in one sentence what a Final assembly schedule (FAS)is.

Question 26

Describe the tasks of a Master Scheduler.

Question 27

Fill out the following MPS record.There are no units on hand and the MPS policy is to order in 3000 unit intervals.

Question 28

Describe what maintaining the integrity of the MPS is in your own words

Question 29

The MPS record below is based on the forecast at the beginning of period 1.However, at the beginning of period 2, the actual demand for period 1 exceeded expectations by 700 units.Create a new record.The MPS can only be ordered in 200 unit intervals.

Question 30

Fill in the MPS record when the MPS can only be ordered in 100 unit intervals.