1. Which of the following statements about lot-sizing rules for MRP is true? a) The periodic order quantity (POQ) rule generates a higher level of average inventory since it creates inventory remnants. b) FOQ is a dynamic lot-sizing rule which reduces the amount of inventory, by doing a better job of matching the order quantity to the projected on-hand inventory quantity. c) The lot for lot rule minimizes inventory investment but maximizes the number of orders placed. d) In general, static lot-sizing rules introduce greater instability into the production process 2. Which one of the following is a reason to have small inventories? a) To improve customer service b) To reduce ordering costs c) To reduce equipment setup costs d) To reduce interest expense or opportunity costs   3. Which one of the following is the most likely example of dependent demand for an MRP controlled item? a) Demand for spare parts b) Demand directly from customers c) Demand from quality control department for destructive testing. d) Demand from MPS

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1. Which of the following statements about lot-sizing rules for MRP is true?

a) The periodic order quantity (POQ) rule generates a higher level of average inventory since it creates inventory remnants.

b) FOQ is a dynamic lot-sizing rule which reduces the amount of inventory, by doing a better job of matching the order quantity to the projected on-hand inventory quantity.

c) The lot for lot rule minimizes inventory investment but maximizes the number of orders placed.

d) In general, static lot-sizing rules introduce greater instability into the production process

2. Which one of the following is a reason to have small inventories?

a) To improve customer service

b) To reduce ordering costs

c) To reduce equipment setup costs

d) To reduce interest expense or opportunity costs

 

3. Which one of the following is the most likely example of dependent demand for an MRP controlled item?

a) Demand for spare parts

b) Demand directly from customers

c) Demand from quality control department for destructive testing.

d) Demand from MPS

 

 

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