The Final Assembly Schedule in a Lean System

question 43

Multiple Choice

The final assembly schedule in a lean system:

• A) should be developed for each product independent of the process requirements for the other products.
• B) strives to create a uniform flow at the work centers in the plant.
• C) avoids the use of small lot sizes because they create many production orders and cause confusion.
• D) allows daily changes in demand levels, regardless of size, to be incorporated immediately into the work center schedules.

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Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, representing the basic profitability of the sales of goods and services.

Construction Costs

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Service Cost

The expense recognized by an employer for the portion of an employee's pension or post-retirement plan earned during the year.

Long-Term Service

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