Productions 315 Chapter 6 – Flashcards
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The fourth step in Theory of Constraints application, "elevate the bottleneck(s)," means that:
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the analyst should consider increasing capacity of the bottleneck.
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Input measures include such metrics as:
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the number of machine hours available.
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Work should be released into the system:
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when the bottlenecks need work.
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Large, infrequent jumps in capacity are characteristic of companies that:
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have an expansionist strategy.
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An expansionist capacity strategy does all of the following EXCEPT:
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involve small, frequent jumps in capacity.
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Which of the following statements regarding setups is TRUE?
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A TOC analyst would not be concerned with setup times on non-bottleneck machines.
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Long-term capacity plans deal with:
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investments in new facilities.
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Which one of the following statements concerning capacity cushions is best?
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Small capacity cushions are used extensively in capital intensive firms.
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Long-term capacity decisions that confront managers includes all of the following except:
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Regarding the measurement of capacity, when a firm provides a relatively small number of standardized products and services:
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Which one of the following factors usually motivates a smaller capacity cushion?
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Which of the following factors usually motivates for a larger capacity cushion?
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Which one of the following statements about capacity cushions is best?
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If a system is well balanced, which one of the following changes usually calls for a larger capacity cushion?
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If a system is well balanced, which one of the following changes usually calls for a smaller capacity cushion?
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An expansionist capacity strategy:
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A wait and see capacity strategy:
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A wait and see capacity strategy does all of the following except:
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The focus for a process improvement exercise should be on balancing:
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