QUESTION 6 When one plans for the distribution of finished goods through the dis

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QUESTION 6 When one plans for the distribution of finished goods through the distribution network to the consumer they are doing what? O A. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) O B. Material Resource Planning (MRP) C. Distribution Requirements Planning DRP) D. Distribution Resource Planning (DRP QUESTION 7 DRP does not work well in a pure distribution environment. True False QUESTION 8 DRP is a technique not a system. True O False QUESTION 9 Push systems are appropriate where materials and/or capacity are in short supply O True O False QUESTION 10 The overall performance of DRP is determined by the human interface. O True False

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Answer 6: Option C – Distribution Requirements planning

Explanation: DRP entails the efficient use of methods in order to determine and apply as to what goods, in what quantity and from which source to destination will the material be transferred.

Answer 7: Option – FALSE

Explanation: Pure distribution involves a complete transportation process which includes storage, delivery, packaging. DRP acts well in a pure distribution mode.

Answer 8: Option – TRUE

Explanation: DRP is a systematic process (not system) through which we make sure to transfer the goods as per demand-supply, minimize shortage and cost savings.

Answer 9: Option – FALSE

Explanation: In push system, we manufacture more products as per forecast and try to sell it to the customer. While in pull system, we let the demand generate from the customer end and then supply the goods accordingly.

Answer 10: Option – FALSE

Explanation: There are many softwares available which help in efficient DRP for the firms. A good example is ERP from SAP.

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