Use of Value Stream Mapping Requires Construction of a Current

question 5

True/False

Use of value stream mapping requires construction of a current state drawing, a future state drawing, and an implementation plan.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the beginning of a period, used to allocate manufacturing overhead to products based on a particular activity base, such as machine hours or labor hours.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity based on the hours that machinery is operational.

Plantwide Predetermined Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated by dividing estimated total manufacturing overhead costs by an estimated total cost driver, applied throughout the entire plant.

Job-Order Costing System

An accounting method that tracks the costs associated with producing a specific item or providing a particular service.