Free APICS CPIM-ECO Exam Dumps Questions & Answers

A work center has a balance between the scheduled input and output over the next 4 weeks. One of the three machines in the work center will be out of service for 1 week. Currently, three operators work the first shift, one operator works the second shift, and each has a 40-hour work week. Which of the following actions is best to take to maintain the schedule?

• A.  Adjust the input.
• B.  Subcontract 40 hours of work.
• C.  Move an operator from the first to the second shift.
• D.  Schedule 40 hours of overtime.

The primary value of a process map is to show:

• A.  material and information flow.
• B.  product routings between work centers.
• C.  material and operator movements.
• D.  plant layout.

A reduction in the lead time results from which of the following actions?

• A.  Decrease in work-in-process, increase in throughput
• B.  Increase in work-in-process, decrease in throughput
• C.  Decrease in work-in-process, decrease in throughput
• D.  Increase in work-in-process, increase in throughput

Which item is a role of the six sigma champion?

• A.  Removing barriers the teams eccounter
• B.  Identifying possible causes of the problem
• C.  Acting as an internal six sigma consultant
• D.  Providing technical support and mentoring

Which of the following basic layout principles should be applied to improve work flow?

• A.  Reducing number of machine tools
• B.  Sequencing layouts for families of parts
• C.  Locating supermarkets near U-cells
• D.  Increasing vertical part movement