Capacity Planning Strategies Quiz

What is the main purpose of capacity planning?

• To maximize profits at all times

• To support customer demand and maintain production capacity

• To produce as much as possible regardless of demand

• To reduce workforce costs

What is the difference between lead and lag capacity planning strategies?

• Lead is used for short-term planning while lag is used for long-term planning

• Lead is proactive while lag is reactive

• Lead is reactive while lag is proactive

• Lead focuses on reducing capacity while lag focuses on increasing capacity

When is a match capacity planning strategy most suitable?

• When the company wants to reduce production costs

• When the company wants to produce as much as possible

• When the demand for a product remains constant throughout the year

• When the demand for a product fluctuates seasonally

What is the key difference between match and adjustment capacity planning strategies?

• Adjustment requires a change in the system or process

• Match is used for short-term adjustments while adjustment is for long-term adjustments

• Match is proactive while adjustment is reactive

• Adjustment is used only for increasing capacity

Why is it important for companies to have different capacity planning strategies?

• To increase workforce turnover

• To limit production capacity at all times

• To reduce the quality of products

• To meet customer demand and adapt to changing market conditions