The basic economic order quantity assumes that: Select one: a. All demand is constant, unknown and independent, without variation b. All demand is constant, known and dependent, with variation c. All demand is not constant, known and independent, without variation d. All demand is constant, known and independent, without variation e. All demand is not constant, unknown and dependent, without variation

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Problem 33P: Assume the demand for a companys drug Wozac during the current year is 50,000, and assume demand...
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The basic economic order quantity assumes that:
Select one:
a.
All demand is constant, unknown and independent, without variation
b.
All demand is constant, known and dependent, with variation
c.
All demand is not constant, known and independent, without variation
d.
All demand is constant, known and independent, without variation
e.
All demand is not constant, unknown and dependent, without variation
 

Question 3

One of success process strategies philosophies is the process foundation, which:

Select one:
a.

Creates the supply chain of organisation to satisfy and enhance competitiveness

b.

Fulfills process characteristics and strategic match

c.

Includes subcontractors due to their link to organisational processes

d.

None of these

e.

All of these

Question 4

The periodic counting system records immediate updates of inventory withdrawals
Select one:
a.
False
b.
True
 

Question 5

The decision to configure assets according to product or process rely on the following, except:
Select one:
a.
Variability
b.
Velocity
c.
Flexibility
d.
Quantities
 

Question 6

 ___________________ utilises statistical modelling to predict future sales figures, often taking into account current and historical trends.

Select one:
a.

Aggregate planning

b.

Quantitative forecasting

c.

Sales forecasting

d.

Qualitative forecasting

 

Question 7

The following is one of the reasons for ineffective forecasts

Select one:
a.

Lack of funds

b.

None of these

c.

Outsourcing the task of forecasting

d.

Poor aggregate planning

e.

Failure to involve all relevant people

 

Question 8

ABC Analysis is based on the pareto principle, also known as:
Select one:
a.
50/50 rule
b.
30/70 rule
c.
80/20 rule
d.
10/90 rule
 

Question 9

A process is a methodology utilised on an ad-hoc basis that result in the creation of goods and services with the aim of maximising profit
Select one:
a.
True
b.
False
 

Question 10

As part of the important situational factors to be considered in forecasting, changes in the market:

Select one:
a.

Should be avoided

b.

Should be expected in advance

c.

Should be communicated

d.

None of these

e.

Should be confronted

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