1. A manufacturing execution system (MES)
A. is another name for a shop floor control system.
B. provides information on job priorities using dispatching rules.
C. supports managers in the adjustment of lead times to meet customer needs.
D. has all of the above features.
2. The purpose of the shop floor control subsystem is to
A. ensure there is adequate capacity to meet the needs of the master production schedule.
B. manage the many orders placed with external suppliers.
C. release and manage orders to make sure they are completed on time.
D. perform all of the above .
3. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the impact of an MRP system on the purchasing function?
A. Past-due orders are eliminated for the most part.
B. Suppliers have more confidence in the validity of orders they receive.
C. The amount of order expediting is dramatically reduced.
D. All of the above are correct.