Scheduling Is Rather Straightforward in Product-Focused Facilities Because

question 98

Multiple Choice

Scheduling is rather straightforward in product-focused facilities because

• A) kanban automates the scheduling of the assembly line
• B) demand is reasonably stable, and capacities, set-up times, and run times are generally known
• C) assembly line balancing assures the highest possible production efficiency
• D) finite capacity scheduling has made MRP much more realistic
• E) All of the above are true.

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