Scheduling Materials to Arrive on a Timely Basis at a Workstation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Scheduling materials to arrive on a timely basis at a workstation or facility in order to reduce costs and improve workflow is known as:

• A) timely inventory control (TIC).
• B) just-in-time (JIT) scheduling.
• C) scheduling an economic order (SEO).
• D) management by objectives (MBO).
• E) efficient production planning (EPP).

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Definitions:

Multiplexing

A method for combining multiple signals or data streams into one, reducing the number of physical wires or channels needed.

Computer Processing

The series of actions performed by a computer or processor to execute commands and run programs.

SAE J1587/1708 Data Bus

Communication protocols used in the heavy-duty vehicle industry for exchanging electronic information between control units and devices.

Data Connector

The means of connecting an electronic service tool (EST) to a chassis data bus. Data bus connectors can be six-pin (J1587/1708) or the newer nine-pin (J1939) Deutsch black and green connectors. All U.S.-built trucks have a data connector located on the left side of the steering column, either under the dash or to the left side of the driver’s seat.