Production Planning and Control Quiz

What is the primary goal of production planning?

• To enhance marketing strategies

• To increase employee satisfaction

• To ensure efficient production of goods

• To reduce the number of employees

Which technique involves predicting future demand for products?

• Quality Control

• Routing

• Forecasting

• Capacity Planning

What does MRP stand for in production planning?

• Management Resource Planning

• Manufacturing Resource Planning

• Material Requirements Planning

• Material Resource Planning

Which component of PPC involves issuing orders to start production?

• Monitoring

• Dispatching

• Routing

• Scheduling

What is a benefit of effective production planning and control?

• Increased employee turnover

• Higher production costs

• Reduced product quality

• On-time delivery of products

What challenge in PPC is caused by unpredictable changes in customer demand?

• Complexity of Operations

• Technological Changes

• Demand Variability

• Supply Chain Disruptions

Which tool integrates all aspects of production planning?

• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

• Quality Control Systems

• Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems

• Manufacturing Execution Systems

What does inventory control manage?

• Marketing strategies

• Production costs

• Raw materials and finished goods

• Employee schedules

Which of the following is NOT a key component of production control?

• Monitoring and Reporting

• Capacity Planning

• Quality Control

• Corrective Actions

What is the purpose of scheduling in production planning?

• To assess market trends

• To manage employee performance

• To create detailed production timelines

• To predict future sales