A. increase in direct (linear) proportion.
B. remain the same.
C. increase at a decreasing rate.
D. increase at an increasing rate.
A. establish and track broad change metrics on a quarterly basis.
B. conduct thorough training programs for all levels of employees.
C. ensure everyone can clearly articulate the business's vision and strategy.
D. align performance appraisals with the business's vision.
A. Cost of capital
B. Accounts receivable
C. Accounts payable
D. Inventory value
A. Material shortages
B. Currency exchange rates
C. Customer demands
D. Labor rate changes
A. The percentage of defective parts increases, and the process capability index increases.
B. The percentage of defective parts decreases, and the process capability index increases.
C. The percentage of defective parts decreases, and the process capability index decreases.
D. The percentage of defective parts increases, and the process capability index decreases.
A. address uncertainty in the product mix.
B. verify appropriate inventory levels,
C. schedule detailed production.
D. compensatesfor forecast bias.
A. The supplier offers quantity discounts on material purchased.
B. Communication between the counterparts at the two companies is studied and improved.
C. Consignment inventories are maintained in anticipation of customer need.
D. Returnable containers are used for material transport.
A. it distinguishes independent demand from dependent demand.
B. it provides better order quantities than the economic order quantity (EOQ]).
C. it allows the firm to utilize time-phased order point (TPOP).
D. it allows planners to focus on critical products.
A. Level load the master production schedule (MPS).
B. Reduce replenishment lead times.
C. Increase customer service level.
D. Decentralize inventory locations.
A. require traceability for components.
B. use less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments more frequently.
C. push inventory to supplier locations.
D. negotiate lower component cost.
