Table J.18 -Use the Information in Table J.18 and Sequence the Jobs

question 57

Multiple Choice

Table J.18

-Use the information in Table J.18 and sequence the jobs using the SPT rule. What is the average flow time?

• A) fewer than or equal to 52 hours
• B) greater than 52 hours but fewer than or equal to 54 hours
• C) greater than 54 hours but fewer than or equal to 56 hours
• D) greater than 56 hours

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Definitions:

MRP

Materials Requirement Planning, a production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes efficiently.

Safety Stock

Extra inventory held to guard against uncertainty in demand or supply, minimizing the risk of stockouts.

Projected On-Hand Inventory

An estimate of the amount of stock that will be physically available in inventory at any given time, factoring in current stock levels, incoming supply, and outgoing orders.

MRP Logic

The set of principles and calculations used in Material Requirements Planning, aimed at ensuring the right materials are available for production at the right time.