In an Overview of the Major Operations Planning Activities in a Typical

question 42

Multiple Choice

In an overview of the major operations planning activities in a typical logistics organization, which of the following activities follows aggregate sales and operations planning?

• A)Process planning
• B)Workforce scheduling
• C)Vehicle loading
• D)Materials requirements planning
• E)Order scheduling

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Definitions:

Prevention Costs

Expenses incurred to avoid the production of defective products or the provision of faulty services.

Appraisal Costs

Expenses associated with the evaluation and inspection of products to ensure they meet quality standards and requirements.

Throughput Time

The total time taken to manufacture a product, which includes processing, inspection, move, and queue times.

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency

A performance measurement that evaluates how efficiently a manufacturing process converts raw materials into finished goods.