Scheduling Is Rather Straightforward in Product-Focused Facilities Because

question 139

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) equipment utilization is low.

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Definitions:

Average-Fixed-Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the average fixed costs of production at different levels of output.

Average-Total-Cost Curve

Graphical representation that shows how the average total costs of production change as the quantity of output is altered.

Average-Fixed-Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the average fixed costs of production decrease as the quantity of output increases, due to spreading fixed costs over a larger number of units.

Average Total Cost

Average total cost is the total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, including both fixed and variable costs.