Scheduling tools: primary use of a Gantt (bar) chart in production Identify the most appropriate application area of Gantt charts in operations management. Choose the best option.
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Production Management
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AInventory control
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BMaterial handling
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CProduction scheduling and tracking
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DMachine repair schedules only
Answer
Correct Answer: Production scheduling and tracking
Explanation
ConceptGantt (bar) charts provide a time-scaled visual of planned vs. actual start/finish for jobs, machines, or departments. They are widely used for production schedules and progress control.
Why others are less appropriateInventory control uses ABC/EOQ etc.; material handling uses different tools. Maintenance can use Gantt, but its primary association in operations is production scheduling.
Final AnswerProduction scheduling and tracking.