Operations research analyst do not
A. predict future operations
B. build more than one model
C. collect relevant data
D. recommend decision and accept
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Master schedule is prepared for
A. single product continuous production
B. multi product batch production
C. assembly product continuous production
D. single product batch production
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The process of identifying other organisations that are best at some fact of operations and then modelling organisation after them is known is
A. Continuous improvement
B. Employee empowerment
C. Benchmarking
D. Patent infringement
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The slack for an activity is equal to
A. LF - LS
B. EF - ES
C. LS - ES
D. None of these
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Match the following.
List-I (Items)
List-II (Elements)
a. Plant planning
1. Shortest route
b. Inventory control
2. Line balancing
c. Plant layout
3. EOQ
d. PERT
4. Planning of machinery
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
D. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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In an integrated data model, what gives a snapshot of the organisation at any given time?
A. ERP
B. Database
C. Management
D. MIS
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Which cards are used in transportation or handling problem?
A. Job card
B. Route card
C. Move card
D. Inspection card
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Production control involves
A. dispatching
B. expediting/follow-up/progressing
C. inspection
D. all of the above
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Network models have advantage in terms of project
A. planning
B. scheduling
C. controlling
D. all of these
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The scopeof facility planning includes
A. selection of plant design
B. design of building space
C. plant utilities and services
D. all of the above
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Total Quality Management (TQM) programmes are more likely to remain effective if a number of prescriptions are followed. Which of the following prescriptions should not be followed?
A. TQM does not become a separate 'bolt-on' set of activities
B. Slogans and exhortations about TQM's effectiveness are avoided
C. TQM should become a substitute for normal managerial leadership
D. Quality improvement relates to an operation's performance objectives
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FNSD analysis is used in
A. transportation model
B. inventory model
C. PERT chart
D. CPM
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An input (such as variable cost per unit or fixed cost) for a model is an example of a(n)?
A. Stochastic variable
B. Decision variable
C. Algorithm
D. Parameter
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Dispatching authorises the start of production operations by
1. release of material and components from stores to first process.
2. release of material from process to process.
3. issue of drawings instruction sheets.
Which of the following is/are true?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Bioth 1 and 2
D. All of the above
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Six sigma quality indicates
A. 2.4 defects per thousand
B. 2.7 defects per thousand
C. 3.4 defects per thousand
D. 3.7 defects per thousand
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Sub-modules of sales and distribution modules are
1. order management
2. warehouse management
3. foreign trade
4. sales support
Select the correct answer:
A. Only 3
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Both 2 and 4
D. All the the above
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Plant location covers
A. flow lines
B. plant layout
C. physical distribution management
D. all of the above
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A manufacturer is considering five alternative locations for setting up its factory. Using the information given in the table obtain a ranking and tell the best location for setting the factory?
Factors
Relative Weight
Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
Location 4
Location 5
Availability of infrastructure
0.28
20
40
55
35
60
Size of market
0.18
30
30
80
60
40
Industrial relation climate
0.15
80
30
50
60
50
Tax benefits
0.09
80
20
20
20
10
Availability of cheep labour
0.09
70
70
50
50
45
Nearness to port
0.20
20
40
60
50
90
A. Location 2
B. Location 3
C. Location 4
D. Location 1 and 5
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Which of the following reflect correct sequence of PP and C i.e. Production Planning and Control?
1. Sequencing
2. Scheduling
3. Loading
4. Monitoring
A. 1, 3, 4, 2
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 2, 1, 4, 3
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
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Factors of production planning includes
A. volume of production
B. nature of production process
C. layout of facility
D. all of the above
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