Using the ABC classification system for inventory, which of the following is a true statement?

a$.$ The $"$A$"$ items are of low dollar volume.

b$.$ The $"$A$"$ items are of high dollar volume.

c$.$ Inexpensive and low usage items are classified as $"$C$"$ no matter how critical.

d$.$ The $"$C$"$ items are of moderate dollar volume.

e$.$ You should allocate about $50\%$ of the dollar volume to $"$B$"$ items.

Compared with a service operation, which of the following is correct for a manufacturing operation's capacity?

a$.$ More capable of reacting to demand fluctuations.

b$.$ Utilization more directly impacts quality.

c$.$ Subject to more volatile demand fluctuations.

d$.$ More deperident on time and location.

e$.$ Demand can be smoothed by inventory policies.

Design of experiments is a statistical methodology often used in Six Sigma projects. It aims to accomplish whi ollowing?

a$.$ Report defects to management on a Pareto chart.

h$.$ Eliminate defects by finding out whom or what is causing them