1. The production scheduler for a bottleneck resource should:

A) schedule additional preventive maintenance for the resource.
B) ensure a constant queue of work waiting to be processed.
C) increase production lot sizes to increase utilization of resources.
D) implement pull signals for production of the bottleneck resource.



2. Which of the following actions is most appropriate when implementing a strategy to create customer-affordable value?

A) Use a more rapid transportation mode.
B) Increase safety stock.
C) Extend product warranty.
D) Employ lean principles.



3. Organizations that change from a traditional purchasing perspective to a supply chain perspective most likely will adopt techniques related to:

A) product pricing.
B) value stream analysis.
C) centralized decision making.
D) sourcing multiple suppliers.



4. Which of the following actions by trading partners would be most appropriate to protect against variability in supply and demand?

A) Improve product quality.
B) Increase inventory levels.
C) Increase information sharing.
D) Reduce product complexity.



5. Which of the following objectives is the primary driver in the design and implementation of lean process management?

A) Reducing the level of inventory
B) Decreasing the cash-to-cash cycle
C) Integrating processes between departments
D) Satisfying customer requirements