1. When we measure capacity, we understand that it depends on the
(a) product mix in the system
(b) variance in the system
(c) inventory in the system
(d) cycle time through the system
2. In a bucket brigade
(a) the fastest worker should always be placed at the start of the line
(b) a worker is never idled by a slow worker on an earlier task
(c) workers need to know all tasks
(d) workers should be paid piece-rate on an individual basis
3. For a cranberry farm, suppose the demand mix is changed from 70% wet cranberry /30% dry cranberry, to 60% wet cranberry/40% dry cranberry. This change will most likely
(a) reduce truck queuing
(b) reduce overtime costs
(c) increase effective capacity
(d) all of the above
(e) none of the above