Question

1) As OPSCM changes from forecast driven designs to be more demand driven designs, the customer lead time decreases. Select one: True False

2) Which production process layout would be the best for a make to stock OPSCM macro design? Select one: a. configure to order b. work center / job shop c. project d. assembly line

3) Which is NOT a layout design choice for an on-site service Select one: a. self service b. production line c. engineer to order d. personal attention

4) Successful sales and operations planning (SOP) is strong evidence of external OPSCM collaboration in its supply channel. Select one: True False

Answer 1

1) As OPSCM changes from forecast driven designs to be more demand driven designs, the customer lead time decreases. - False

Explanation : Forecast driven is like a "Push System" where the designs are pushed to the market with minimal to almost nil lead time. Whereas, in a demand driven, it is based on what customer demands. When there are specific requirements from the customer, the lead time increases.

2) Which production process layout would be the best for a make to stock OPSCM macro design?

Answer - Assembly line

Explanation: An example for Macro design is automobile. In a automobile production factory, assembly line is the production process layout used.

3) Which is NOT a layout design choice for an on-site service

Answer - Production line layout.

Explanation: For an onsite service, they need personal attention, engineer -on-order and self service. It does not need production line layout. Because on-site service needs a human and not a machine.

4) Successful sales and operations planning (SOP) is strong evidence of external OPSCM collaboration in its supply channel. - True

Explanation - A successful sales and operations planning indicates that the company has healthy supplychain channel.