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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Definitions:

Asset Turnover

A financial ratio measuring the efficiency of a company in using its assets to generate revenue.

ROI

Return on Investment; a financial metric used to measure the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit by the initial cost.

Supply Chain Failures

Instances when a supply chain breaks down due to unforeseen events or poor management, resulting in delays, increased costs, or failure to deliver products to the end customer.

Rectified Orders

Orders that have been corrected or adjusted due to errors, returns, or other issues to meet the original purchase requirements.