In Manufacturing Scheduling, Physical Inventories of Goods Can Buffer Variations

question 26

True/False

In manufacturing scheduling, physical inventories of goods can buffer variations in demand, but service scheduling normally lacks that buffer because services are generally consumed at the same time they are delivered.

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Definitions:

Sick Days

Days that an employee is allowed to be absent from work due to illness without the risk of losing pay.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to demanding or threatening situations, often resulting in strain or tension.

Problems

Challenges or situations that require solutions or resolution.

Demands

Refers to requests or pressures from individuals, groups, or situations that require responses or actions, often implying urgency or importance.