Production control functions: what does dispatching do? Match production control subfunctions (routing, scheduling, dispatching, expediting) with their roles. Identify the specific role of dispatching.
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Production Management
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APrescribes the sequence of operations to be followed (routing)
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BDetermines the programme/timing for operations (scheduling)
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CStarts and authorises jobs on the shop floor (dispatching)
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DRegulates and follows up the progress of jobs (expediting)
Answer
Correct Answer: Starts and authorises jobs on the shop floor (dispatching)
Explanation
Function mapping• Routing: decide the path/sequence.• Scheduling: set the time tables.• Dispatching: issue authorisations/travellers to start work.• Expediting (follow-up): monitor and regulate progress.
Final AnswerStarts and authorises jobs on the shop floor (dispatching).