Version 1 and 2: Three-hour, 75-item examination, covering the concepts and techniques of production and operations scheduling and control in a manufacturing environment as they relate to the following content areas: Prioritizing and Sequencing Work to be Performed: interfaces, production environment, scheduling production and process operations. Executing the Plans, Implementing Physical Controls, and Reporting Results of Activities Performed: authorizing and reporting activities for push systems; authorizing and reporting activities for pull systems, production status reports, communicating both internal and external customer-supplier information, controlling resources, executing quality initiatives, eliminating waste, and implementing continuous improvement plans. Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback: evaluating quality management processes, monitoring supplier performance, evaluating the performance of production operations, cost management process.