Question 1

The following are examples of scheduled maintenance except...

Options :

A : Cleaning of tank

B : Repair signage damage from a recent storm

C : Overhauling of machine

D : Oil changes and regular servicing

Answer: B

Question 2

Which of the following can replace pallets as bases for unit loads but they require push pull accessories to retrieve or discharge unit load?

Options :

A : Skids

B : Shrink wraps

C : Post pallets

D : Slip sheets

Answer: D

Question 3

The manufacturer wants to significantly increase the stock to meet seasonal demand, but they have limited resources. Which of the following could satisfy their wishes?

Options :

A : Consolidate deliveries

B : Bulk ordering

C : Variety reduction

D : Consignment stock

Answer: D

Question 4

A manufacturer aims at increasing the service levels to 99% from 97% through expanding the safety stock. Safety stock can be used to accommodate which of the following?

1. Variability of stock turn

2. Variability of holding costs

3. Variability of demand

4. Variability of lead time

Options :

A : 3 and 4 only

B : 1 and 2 only

C : 2 and 4 only

D : 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Question 5

What is the main goal of just-in-time?

Options :

A : Waste reduction

B : Better demand forecasting

C : Higher safety stock

D : Leveraging economic order quantity

Answer: A