The Reason(s)for Batch Scheduling Being a Complex Management Problem Is/are

question 34

Multiple Choice

The reason(s) for batch scheduling being a complex management problem is/are

• A) irregular flow of units with many starts and stops.
• B) layout of the batch process by machine group or skills into work centers.
• C) batches result in inventory or people waiting in queues.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Economic Order Quantity

The optimal quantity of inventory to order that minimizes the total costs associated with ordering and holding inventory.

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding inventory, such as storage, insurance, and opportunity costs, until it is sold or used in production.

Annual Requirements

The total quantity or volume of resources, goods, or services needed by an organization or project over the course of a year.

Pull System

A method of production control where downstream activities signal their needs to upstream activities, promoting just-in-time production and minimizing inventories.