Demand and Control Systems Overview
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What type of demand is characterized by finished goods that are sold directly to customers and is often unpredictable?

  • Dependent Demand
  • Variable Demand
  • Independent Demand (correct)
  • Constant Demand

Which of the following best describes demand variability?

  • The fluctuation in demand due to various factors (correct)
  • The time taken between ordering and receiving a product
  • How often demand remains the same over time
  • The prediction of future production needs

How is the reorder point defined in inventory management?

  • The maximum inventory level before ordering more
  • The inventory level at which new inventory should be ordered (correct)
  • The average demand over a specific period
  • The time taken to receive an order after placement

Which control characteristic involves maintaining extra inventory to prevent stockouts?

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What is the optimal order quantity in inventory management?

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What characterizes dependent demand in inventory control?

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Which demand characteristic indicates a stable and predictable inventory requirement over time?

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What effect does longer lead time have on inventory control?

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What does a higher inventory turnover rate indicate?

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What is the purpose of Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)?

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Which type of inventory includes raw materials that are not yet processed?

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What is a primary consequence of stockouts?

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What do holding costs relate to?

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What technique involves ordering goods only when they are needed?

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Which inventory valuation method assumes that the first items bought are the first ones sold?

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Which system is considered more accurate for tracking inventory levels?

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What does ABC analysis categorize?

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What does the Reorder Point (ROP) represent?

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Which of the following best defines stockout costs?

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What characterizes Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) inventory?

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What is a potential drawback of using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method?

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What is a major benefit of effective inventory management?

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What is the main purpose of break-even analysis?

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Which of the following is not a technique for cost optimization?

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What does the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model primarily aim to minimize?

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In deterministic inventory models, which assumption is made about demand?

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What characteristic distinguishes stochastic inventory models from deterministic models?

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Which of the following statements about the Fixed Order Interval Model is true?

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Which cost modeling software is NOT commonly used for cost tasks?

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What is a key limitation of deterministic inventory models?

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What does the Reorder Point (ROP) model primarily help businesses determine?

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What is a common feature of both deterministic and stochastic inventory models?

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Which of the following describes a characteristic of cost reduction techniques?

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Why might businesses opt to use outsourcing as a cost optimization technique?

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What kind of probability distributions might stochastic inventory models use?

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What is the main focus of process improvement techniques in cost modeling?

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What is the primary benefit of having strong supplier relationships in JIT manufacturing?

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How does standardization within JIT contribute to production efficiency?

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What does the principle of Jidoka emphasize in JIT manufacturing?

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What is a key advantage of producing in small lots in JIT?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with JIT manufacturing?

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What does JIT aim to minimize in order to reduce costs?

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JIT manufacturing promotes continuous improvement primarily to achieve what outcome?

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What challenge might a JIT organization face with sudden demand fluctuations?

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What is the main focus of JIT regarding quality control?

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Which of the following illustrates an advantage of JIT concerning supplier relationships?

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Which of the following options reflects a characteristic of JIT in the context of production?

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What is a key risk associated with the JIT approach?

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Why is training quicker and more efficient in a JIT system?

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In JIT, how does early detection of defects contribute to product quality?

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What is the primary purpose of demand forecasting?

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Which of these is considered a fixed cost?

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What defines variable costs in cost modeling?

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What is a break-even point?

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What does contribution margin refer to?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of activity-based costing (ABC)?

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Which of the following best describes semi-variable costs?

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What is the significance of cost behavior analysis in cost modeling?

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Which method of cost estimation involves using historical data to inform estimates for new projects?

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What is the purpose of cost allocation in a business?

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In cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, which concept represents the amount of sales that can drop before incurring losses?

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Which of the following describes direct costs?

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What does proportional allocation involve?

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Non-linear costs refer to costs that:

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What is the primary purpose of safety stock in inventory management?

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Which model is especially useful for managing single-period inventory problems?

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In the (Q, R) Model, what does 'R' represent?

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What is a key characteristic of Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing?

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Which advantage does stochastic inventory models provide to businesses?

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What does Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) in JIT emphasize?

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Which of the following is a limitation of stochastic inventory models?

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What is the difference between 's' and 'S' in the (s, S) model?

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What is a common misconception regarding JIT manufacturing?

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What determines the reorder point in a (Q, R) model?

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How does the Periodic Review Model adjust inventory levels?

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Which of the following is NOT an element of waste in JIT manufacturing?

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What impact do stochastic models have on decision-making in inventory management?

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In JIT, how are excess inventory levels treated?

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Flashcards

Independent Demand

Demand for finished goods sold directly to customers; unpredictable.

Dependent Demand

Demand for components/parts used in production; predictable; linked to production schedule.

Constant Demand

Stable and predictable demand over time.

Variable Demand

Demand that fluctuates, potentially dramatically, due to external factors.

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Reorder Point

Inventory level triggering a new order to prevent stockouts.

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Order Quantity

Amount of inventory ordered each time.

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Safety Stock

Extra inventory to account for uncertain demand or supply disruptions.

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Lead Time

Time between ordering and receiving inventory.

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Inventory Turnover

How often inventory is sold and replaced.

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EOQ (Economic Order Quantity)

Optimal order quantity to minimize inventory costs.

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Stock Control Systems

Methods to monitor & track stock levels.

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Inventory

Goods held for resale, production, or use.

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Raw Materials

Basic materials to create products.

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Work-in-Progress (WIP)

Partially completed goods in production.

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Finished Goods

Complete products ready for sale.

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MRO Inventory

Supplies for maintenance, repair, & operation.

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Ordering Costs

Costs of placing & receiving orders.

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Holding Costs

Costs of storing inventory.

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Stockout Costs

Costs when items are out of stock.

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Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory

Only order when needed in production.

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Reorder Point (ROP)

Inventory level to trigger a new order.

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ABC Analysis

Categorizing inventory by value.

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Cost Modeling

A process that helps businesses understand and analyze their costs by building models that represent how costs are incurred, providing insights into cost behavior, cost structure, and areas for cost savings.

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Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of production or activity levels. Examples include rent, salaries, and depreciation.

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Variable Costs

Costs that change directly with production or sales. Examples include raw materials, direct labor, and energy.

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Semi-Variable Costs

Costs that have both fixed and variable components, like a utility bill with a base rate and usage-based charges.

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Direct Costs

Costs directly traceable to a specific product or service, such as raw materials or labor involved in production.

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Indirect Costs

Costs that can't be directly allocated to a single product or service, like administrative expenses or overhead.

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Cost Behavior Analysis

Understanding how costs change in relation to business activity. This helps predict future costs and manage budgets.

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Linear Costs

Costs that increase or decrease consistently with changes in production or activity levels. Examples include raw materials.

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Non-Linear Costs

Costs that don't vary proportionally with changes in production, they can increase or decrease at a faster rate.

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Step Costs

Costs that stay constant within certain activity ranges but increase when a threshold is crossed, like hiring additional staff when production increases.

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Break-even Point

The point where total revenue equals total cost, resulting in neither profit nor loss. Calculated by dividing fixed costs by the contribution margin.

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Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price of a product and its variable cost. It shows how much money is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

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Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even sales level, showing how much sales can drop before incurring losses.

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Activity-Based Costing (ABC)

A detailed cost modeling method that assigns overhead costs based on the activities that generate them.

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Break-even Analysis

Determining the sales volume needed to cover all costs (revenue = expenses) and start making a profit.

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Cost Optimization

Finding ways to reduce unnecessary costs while maintaining quality and service levels.

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Cost Reduction Techniques

Methods like waste reduction, process streamlining, and outsourcing to lower expenses.

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Deterministic Inventory Models

Models assuming predictable demand, lead times, and other inventory parameters.

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Fixed Lead Time

The time between placing an order and receiving inventory remains consistent.

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

The optimal order quantity that minimizes total inventory cost (ordering and holding costs).

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Fixed Order Quantity Model

Inventory replenished with a fixed quantity when it reaches a predetermined reorder point.

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Fixed Order Interval Model

Orders placed at fixed intervals, with quantity adjusted to reach a target inventory level.

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Stochastic Inventory Models

Models handling uncertain demand, lead times, and other inventory variables.

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Uncertainty in Demand

Fluctuations in customer demand, making it difficult to predict exact quantities needed.

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Uncertainty in Lead Time

Variations in the time it takes to receive inventory after ordering.

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Probabilistic Approach

Using probabilities to estimate the likelihood of different outcomes in inventory management.

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Cost Modeling Software

Tools for building and analyzing cost models, automating cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.

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Newsvendor Model

A single-period inventory model used for perishable goods or single-season products with uncertain demand. It helps determine the optimal order quantity to balance the cost of underordering (stockouts) and overordering (excess inventory).

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Order Quantity (Q)

In the (Q, R) model, the fixed amount of inventory ordered each time the inventory level reaches the reorder point.

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Periodic Review Model

Inventory levels are checked at regular intervals (e.g., weekly, monthly), and the order quantity is adjusted based on projected demand during the next review period.

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(s, S) Model

When inventory falls to a threshold 's', an order is placed to bring the inventory level up to a higher level 'S'. The difference between 'S' and 's' is the order quantity.

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Advantages of Stochastic Inventory Models

They are more realistic in uncertain environments, help make better decisions, and are flexible for adapting to changes in demand patterns and supply conditions.

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Limitations of Stochastic Inventory Models

They are more complex than deterministic models, require accurate data, and can be less effective if data is inaccurate or incomplete.

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Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing

A production strategy focused on producing goods only when they are needed, minimizing waste and inventory costs by aligning production with customer demand.

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Elimination of Waste (JIT)

Focuses on minimizing all types of waste in production, including excess inventory, defects, overproduction, waiting time, excess motion, and unused talent.

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Demand-Driven Production (JIT)

Production is driven by actual customer demand, not forecasts or estimates, minimizing overproduction and inventory buildup.

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Inventory Reduction (JIT)

Minimizes inventory levels by ordering parts and materials only when needed, reducing storage costs and the risk of stock becoming obsolete.

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Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) (JIT)

Emphasizes making small, gradual improvements to processes over time, reducing inefficiencies, and improving product quality.

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JIT Manufacturing

A production strategy focused on minimizing waste, reducing inventory, and responding directly to customer demand. Aims to receive materials and produce goods only when needed.

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Strong Supplier Relationships

Crucial for JIT, requiring trust, good communication, and long-term partnerships for timely & accurate deliveries.

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Standardized Work Processes

Consistent and clearly defined procedures to ensure smooth production and minimize variation. This leads to efficient training and resource utilization.

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Quality Control (Jidoka)

Built-in quality checks at every stage of production. The principle of Jidoka allows for automatic identification and correction of defects.

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Small Lot Production

Producing in small, manageable batches instead of large ones. This allows for flexibility and quick response to changing customer demands.

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Reduced Inventory Costs

A benefit of JIT, where minimizing inventory means lower storage, handling, and obsolescence costs.

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Increased Efficiency

JIT streamlines operations, eliminating waste and optimizing production time. This leads to higher output with less time and resources.

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Improved Product Quality

JIT integrates quality control, ensuring defects are identified early and addressed immediately. This results in fewer issues and higher-quality products.

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Greater Flexibility

JIT allows companies to adapt to changes in customer demand and market trends by producing small lots and customizing products.

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Reduced Waste

JIT focuses on minimizing waste in all forms: excess inventory, defects, and overproduction. This promotes cost savings and environmental sustainability.

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Better Supplier Relationships

JIT encourages collaboration with suppliers, leading to long-term partnerships and mutual benefits. Requires reliability and flexibility from both sides.

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Supply Chain Risks

A potential challenge of JIT, as relying heavily on suppliers makes the system vulnerable to disruptions like delays or natural disasters.

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Higher Transportation Costs

JIT requires frequent deliveries, potentially increasing transportation costs. However, this may be offset by savings from reduced inventory.

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Dependence on Suppliers

Companies using JIT become highly reliant on suppliers. If suppliers fail, the entire production process can be affected.

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Implementation Complexity

Transitioning to JIT requires significant changes in operations, processes, and relationships, making it challenging for businesses with traditional methods.

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Study Notes

Demand and Control Systems Characteristics

  • Inventory control relies on understanding demand and control characteristics to optimize stock levels.

  • Demand characteristics detail how products are ordered, stored, and replenished.

  • Demand Type:

    • Independent Demand: Demand for finished goods, unpredictable, affected by market trends, customer preferences, and seasonality.
    • Dependent Demand: Demand for components/raw materials, predictable, based on production schedules.

  • Demand Variability:

    • Constant Demand: Stable and predictable.
    • Variable Demand: Fluctuates due to seasonality, trends, promotions.

  • Lead Time: Time between ordering and receiving, impacts inventory control.

  • Control characteristics manage inventory levels to meet demand without excessive stock.

  • Reorder Point: Inventory level triggering new order placement. Calculated from lead time and expected demand.

  • Order Quantity: Amount ordered each time. Balances ordering and holding costs.

  • Safety Stock: Extra inventory for demand/supply chain uncertainties. Prevents stockouts.

  • Inventory Turnover: Frequency of inventory sales and replacement. High turnover indicates efficiency.

  • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ): Optimal order quantity to minimize total inventory costs.

  • Stock Control Systems: Manual, barcoded, or automated systems to monitor stock and track sales.

Inventory

  • Inventory is goods held for resale, production, or use. Crucial for business operations to ensure product availability and minimize costs.

  • Types of Inventory:

    • Raw Materials: Basic components, not yet processed.
    • Work-in-Progress (WIP): Partially completed goods.
    • Finished Goods: Complete products ready for sale.
    • Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Inventory: Supplies for equipment maintenance.

  • Inventory Management: Strategies and techniques to control inventory flow.

  • Inventory Turnover: Measures how often inventory is sold and replaced. Higher turnover suggests efficient inventory control.

  • Stockouts and Overstocking: Risks of running out of stock or holding excess inventory, respectively, leading to missed sales or higher costs.

  • Inventory Cost Concepts:

    • Ordering Costs: Costs incurred when placing and receiving orders, including shipping, handling and administrative expenses.
    • Holding Costs: Costs of storing and maintaining inventory, including warehousing, insurance, capital tied up in inventory.
    • Stockout Costs: Costs caused by running out of stock, including lost sales and potential damage to the business's reputation.

  • Inventory Control Techniques:

    • EOQ: Minimizes total inventory costs.
    • JIT: Minimizes inventory by ordering goods only when needed.
    • Reorder Point (ROP): Inventory level triggering an order.
    • Safety Stock: Buffer against demand fluctuations or supply chain disruptions.

  • Inventory Valuation Methods:

    • FIFO (First-In, First-Out): Assumes first items purchased are the first sold.
    • LIFO (Last-In, First-Out): Assumes most recent items are the first sold. Less common than FIFO.
    • Weighted Average Cost: Average cost assigned to all inventory units.

  • Inventory Control Systems:

    • Manual Systems: Basic systems for tracking inventory levels manually.
    • Automated Systems: Software or ERP systems for real-time inventory tracking.

  • ABC Analysis: Categorizes inventory based on value to prioritize management efforts.

    • A-Items: High-value items, needing high control.
    • B-Items: Moderate-value items.
    • C-Items: Low-value items, needing less frequent control.

  • Demand Forecasting: Essential for maintaining right inventory levels, predicts future demand based on historical data and trends.

Costs Modeling

  • Cost modeling estimates and analyses costs related to business activities.

  • Types of Costs:

    • Fixed Costs: Independent of production level.
    • Variable Costs: Change directly with production level.
    • Semi-Variable Costs: Mix of fixed and variable costs.
    • Direct Costs: Traceable to a specific product.
    • Indirect Costs: Not directly traceable to one product.

  • Cost Behavior Analysis: Examines how costs react to changes in activity.

    • Linear Costs: Proportional changes with activity.
    • Non-Linear Costs: Non-proportional changes.
    • Step Costs: Constant within ranges but increase when thresholds are passed, e.g., additional personnel.

  • Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis: Relates costs, volume, sales, and profits.

    • Break-Even Point: Total revenue equals total costs.
    • Contribution Margin: Selling price minus variable cost.
    • Margin of Safety: Difference between actual sales and break-even sales.

  • Activity-Based Costing (ABC): More detailed costing method, allocates overhead based on activities.

  • Cost Allocation: Assigns indirect costs to cost objects.

    • Direct Allocation.
    • Proportional Allocation.
    • Activity-Based Allocation.

  • Cost Estimation: Estimating costs for new products or initiatives

    • Analogous Estimating: Based on historical data.
    • Parametric Estimating: Based on relationships between variables.
    • Bottom-Up Estimating: Starts from components.
    • Top-Down Estimating: Based on broad historical data or percentages.

  • Break-Even Analysis: Crucial for determining minimum sales for profitability.

  • Cost Optimization and Control: Techniques to minimize expenses

    • Cost Reduction
    • Outsourcing
    • Process Improvement

Deterministic Inventory Models

  • Deterministic inventory models handle predictable demand and lead times.

  • Key Features:

    • Constant Demand: Predictable
    • Fixed Lead Time: No variations
    • No Stockouts: Ensures sufficient inventory.
    • Predetermined Replenishment: Known order quantities and timings.

  • Common Models:

    • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ): Minimizes total inventory costs. Formula calculates optimal order quantity.
    • Reorder Point (ROP): Determines when to order inventory to avoid stockouts.
    • Fixed Order Quantity Model: Fixed order quantities at pre-set points.
    • Fixed Order Interval Model: Fixed order intervals.

  • Advantages: Simple, Predictable, Cost Optimization.

  • Limitations: Unrealistic assumptions often do not represent real-world situations.

Stochastic Inventory Models

  • Stochastic models accommodate uncertainty in demand and lead times.

  • Key Features:

    • Uncertain Demand and Lead Time: Probabilistic, not predetermined.
    • Probabilistic Approach: Use probabilities to estimate outcomes.
    • Stockouts and Safety Stock: Incorporates safety stock to mitigate stockouts.

  • Common Models:

    • Newsvendor Model: Manages single-period inventory for uncertainty.
    • (Q, R) Model: Fixed order quantities, reorder points considered.
    • Periodic Review Model: Checks at intervals, adjusts order quantity.
    • (s, S) Model: Places orders to bring inventory to target levels.

  • Advantages: Handles uncertainty, improves decision-making, flexible.

  • Limitations: More complex, requires reliable data.

Just-in-Time Manufacturing

  • JIT manufacturing produces goods only when needed for the production process.

  • Key Principles:

    • Waste Elimination: Focuses on minimizing waste in all areas.
    • Demand-Driven Production: Aligns production with customer demand.
    • Inventory Reduction: Minimizes inventory costs and risk.
    • Continuous Improvement (Kaizen): Aims for continuous improvement in processes.
    • Strong Supplier Relationships: Crucial for on-time deliveries.
    • Standardized Work Processes: Ensures efficiency and consistency.
    • Quality Control (Jidoka): Integrates quality into each stage.
    • Small Lot Production: Smaller production batches.

  • Advantages: Reduced inventory costs, increased efficiency, improved quality, greater flexibility, reduced waste.

  • Challenges: Supply chain risks, higher transportation cost, dependence on suppliers, implementation complexity, demand fluctuations.

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This quiz covers the key characteristics of demand and control systems in inventory management. It explores independent and dependent demand types, variability in demand, lead time, reorder points, and order quantity calculations. Test your understanding of these concepts to optimize stock levels effectively.

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