Capacity Decisions Are Usually Linked with Other Decision Areas

question 114

Multiple Choice

Capacity decisions are usually linked with other decision areas.If a system is well balanced,which one of the following changes requires a larger-capacity cushion?

• A) Yield losses in the production process are reduced.
• B) Schedules for production are more stable.
• C) The capital intensity of the process is increased.
• D) The company promises faster delivery times to customers.

Differentiate between various types of costs (ordering, carrying, and shortage) and how they impact inventory management.

Understand the role of customer profitability analysis and its contributing factors.

Comprehend the principles and application of Just-in-Time (JIT) and backflush costing.

Identify the components of customer costs and how they affect profitability.

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