Welcome to your l5m10 paper 1
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! Which of the following are typical inputs to a master production schedule? Select THREE that apply
2.
!A bill of materials reflects individual components to be used within a finished product. Is this statement correct?
3.
!Printpro is a photocopier company which offers multiple functional devices, such as printers and scanners. The company is very responsive, it adjusts its manufacturing plans prices and inventory levels in real time, in response to a demand. Which strategy is pursued in response to this business environment?
4.
!When are control mechanisms easier to implement?
- When the measurable output means that the anticipated level of
performance or output is known
- When total quality management processes have been implemented
- When the consequences of interventions or changes to the operation are
predictable
- When all the machines are loaded to 50% of capacity
5.
!A newly appointed logistics manager of a manufacturing company has been given the task to achieve 15% cost reduction on annual spend allocated for coordination of inbound logistics, inventory management, distribution and outbound logistics areas of the manufacturing plant. Which of the following is useful in achieving the desired target?
6.
!The day-to-day operation of a logistics function typically involves which of the following activities?
- Contract terms negotiation
- Specification development
- Storage of goods
- Information flows
7.
!An organisation manufacturing spare parts for the maintenance of aircraft is finding it difficult to maintain supplies of the finished materials. The chief executive has asked the production manager to try new manufacturing techniques to improve performance. Which of the following are recognized manufacturing techniques which could be used to improve manufacturing efficiency? Select TWO that apply
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!Which of the following are key functions of a transport management system? Select THREE that apply.
9.
!A large-scale product manufacturer has received an order from a customer which is far in excess of their normal order quantity. While this is unexpected, it is good news for the organisation and under the circumstances it has to keep a decoupled inventory. This consists of inventory which is set aside …
10.
!Which of the following are advantages of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology over traditional barcoding technology?
- RFID tags can hold much more information
- RFID is cheaper to introduce
- RFID can be read over much longer distances
- RFID does not need an electronic reader
11.
! Activity-based costing (ABC) is an important tool in logistics. Which of the following is the main reason for its importance?
12.
! The importance of reverse logistics has significantly increase due to which of the following? Select THREE that apply.
13.
!Which of the following are elements of outbound logistics
- Distribution of finished goods
- Inspection of raw materials
- Inventory management
- Transportation to customers
14.
!One way to reduce the packaging used by an organisation, but at the same time maintain its functionality, is to use ...
15.
!A large-scale distribution and logistics company has achieved excellent growth, far in excess of all of its projections. However, the owners are unsure if they can meet future requirements. Which of the following techniques can be used to assist them?
16.
!SummerTime (ST) is a major retail business, selling beachwear clothing and associated products to consumers. Which of the following are likely to directly impact ST's ability to make accurate short-term forecasts of product demand? Select TWO that apply
17.
!A bill of materials reflects individual components to be used within a finished product. Is this statement correct?
18.
! A large-scale organisation is introducing a barcoding system into its central warehouse. This should have which of the -following benefits?
19.
!Hi-Tech Motors (HTM) produces a wide range of engine for use by automotive manufacturers. HTM has recently hired a new operations director (OD) who has immediately identified issues regarding HTM's inventories. The OD has only worked for HTM for a month but during this time there have been several stockouts on a number of items causing delays in production. The OD is creating a formula to be applied on an items to help with reordering. Which of the following inventory data would be the most useful for this purpose?
- Lead time
- Item pricing
- Product specification
- Minimum stock leve
20.
!Which measure of inventory control performance can be described as ‘the costs associated with breakage, pilferage and deterioration of inventories’?
21.
!Which of the following are primary reasons why organizations do not generally operate at maximum capacity?
- Inconsistent demand patterns
- Lack of capacity to react to urgent orders
- The need to maximise revenues
- Lean manufacturing processes
22.
!Enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates the functions of core business processes through a single system. Is this statement: true?
23.
!Company XYZ is an internationally known clothing brand with retail stores in 50 different cities of the world. The company operates five different distribution centres, strategically located in different parts of the world. To increase the efficiency of its logistics network, often two or more transportation modes (such as air, rail, ship) collaborate to leverage the benefits of each transportation mode. What is this kind of transportation mechanism called?
24.
!Sam is the director of logistics at an independent toy manufacturer. The company designs and produces unique toys for toy stores across the UK, ranging from small specialised stores to the second largest high street toy retailer in the country. A recent new line in toy dolls has become extremely popular amongst children aged 5-9 with orders from most customers increasing and new customers now also making large quantity orders. Which of the following should Sam consider as potential constraints in the capacity to fulfil such a large and unexpected increase in demand in orders already taken?
Warehousing staff availability – the HR process for hiring is slow and
bureaucratic and it thus takes on average 7 weeks to hire a new member of
warehousing staff
- Customers’ ability to pay – the customer may make orders but be relying
on selling them in-store before they can make payment
- Impact of second-hand resellers - children may get bored and decide to
sell them second hand which will eventually lead to a decrease in orders
- Distribution vehicles - Sam must ensure there is an increase in the number
of delivery vans or look for alternative methods of delivery to meet demand
as the current fleet works 24/7
25.
! A manufacturing organisation is considering investing in an MRP system. What are the disadvantages of an MRP system that the organisation should be aware of? Select TWO that apply
