Question 1

Which of the following is not considered a type of waste which JIT/lean systems are designed to reduce?

Accepted Answer

A) Excess inventory 
B) Product designs with little potential for recycling 
C) Underutilization of employee knowledge and skills 
D) Unnecessary transportation/movement of goods 
E) Scrap and rework 
A) Excess inventory 
B) Product designs with little potential for recycling 
C) Underutilization of employee knowledge and skills 
D) Unnecessary transportation/movement of goods 
E) Scrap and rework B

Question 2

The basic objective for operating with low inventories in JIT systems is:

Accepted Answer

A) to uncover recurring problems in production processes. 
B) inventory investment must be saved. 
C) major problems must be uncovered. 
D) major problems must have been solved. 
E) inventories must be reduced rapidly. 
A) to uncover recurring problems in production processes. 
B) inventory investment must be saved. 
C) major problems must be uncovered. 
D) major problems must have been solved. 
E) inventories must be reduced rapidly. A

Question 3

Setup time and cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A system of lights used at each workstation to signal problems or slowdowns is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) jidoka. 
B) automation. 
C) andon. 
D) pull system. 
E) kanban. 
A) jidoka. 
B) automation. 
C) andon. 
D) pull system. 
E) kanban.

Question 5

Which of the following is not affiliated with the implementation of JIT/lean systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Inventories are reduced 
B) Space requirements are reduced 
C) Quality is increased 
D) Fewer orders from suppliers need to be processed 
E) Closer relationships with suppliers 
A) Inventories are reduced 
B) Space requirements are reduced 
C) Quality is increased 
D) Fewer orders from suppliers need to be processed 
E) Closer relationships with suppliers

Question 6

The purpose of an andon is to provide an immediate visual signal indicating when and where problems are occurring in a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a goal of JIT/lean production?

Accepted Answer

A) System flexibility 
B) Elimination of waste 
C) Continuous improvement 
D) Preventative maintenance 
E) Elimination of disruptions 
A) System flexibility 
B) Elimination of waste 
C) Continuous improvement 
D) Preventative maintenance 
E) Elimination of disruptions

Question 8

For JIT/lean companies,certification of suppliers using a system such as ISO 9001 provides a cost effective alternative to having to develop close supplier relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In services,the primary focus of lean systems is the time needed to perform a service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Continuous improvement (Kaizen)is based on all the tenets except:

Accepted Answer

A) involvement of everyone in the organization. 
B) applied throughout the organization. 
C) learning by doing. 
D) direct observation and data collection. 
E) rapid,major breakthroughs in improvement. 
A) involvement of everyone in the organization. 
B) applied throughout the organization. 
C) learning by doing. 
D) direct observation and data collection. 
E) rapid,major breakthroughs in improvement.

Question 11

JIT/lean production systems need to be directed by strong leadership roles based on top-down communication to ensure production schedules are implemented accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A JIT system uses long production runs as this reduces the setup time required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The progress of a plant toward perfection (zero injuries,zero waste/loss/defects/breakdowns,and zero inventories)is measured by ___ technical criteria (called pillars)and ___ managerial criteria(foundations).

Accepted Answer

A) 5,5 
B) 5,7 
C) 7,9 
D) 7,10 
E) 10,10 
A) 5,5 
B) 5,7 
C) 7,9 
D) 7,10 
E) 10,10

Question 15

A stable,level,mixed product model production schedule is not advantageous or necessary for JIT/lean systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Autonomation" is the JIT/lean tactic of automating the transfer of production between steps in a production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of tasks on a unit is called:

Accepted Answer

A) unit time 
B) takt time 
C) flow time 
D) JIT time 
E) Andon time 
A) unit time 
B) takt time 
C) flow time 
D) JIT time 
E) Andon time

Question 18

Which of the following is not considered as increasing value to the customer?

Accepted Answer

A) quality 
B) inventory 
C) time 
D) cost 
E) flexibility 
A) quality 
B) inventory 
C) time 
D) cost 
E) flexibility

Question 19

In the JIT approach,the content,sequence,and timing of employees' work processes are intentionally left flexible to allow for continuous improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With regard to suppliers,JIT systems typically require:

Accepted Answer

A) delivery of large lots at regular intervals. 
B) buyer inspection of goods and materials. 
C) multiple sources from which to purchase. 
D) long-term relationships and commitments. 
E) focusing on the lowest price possible. 
A) delivery of large lots at regular intervals. 
B) buyer inspection of goods and materials. 
C) multiple sources from which to purchase. 
D) long-term relationships and commitments. 
E) focusing on the lowest price possible.

Exam 21: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Which of the following is not considered a type of waste which JIT/lean systems are designed to reduce?

The basic objective for operating with low inventories in JIT systems is:

Setup time and cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

A system of lights used at each workstation to signal problems or slowdowns is a(n):

Which of the following is not affiliated with the implementation of JIT/lean systems?

The purpose of an andon is to provide an immediate visual signal indicating when and where problems are occurring in a process.

Which of the following is not a goal of JIT/lean production?

For JIT/lean companies,certification of suppliers using a system such as ISO 9001 provides a cost effective alternative to having to develop close supplier relationships.

In services,the primary focus of lean systems is the time needed to perform a service.

Continuous improvement (Kaizen)is based on all the tenets except:

JIT/lean production systems need to be directed by strong leadership roles based on top-down communication to ensure production schedules are implemented accurately.

A JIT system uses long production runs as this reduces the setup time required.

A benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

The progress of a plant toward perfection (zero injuries,zero waste/loss/defects/breakdowns,and zero inventories)is measured by ___ technical criteria (called pillars)and ___ managerial criteria(foundations).

A stable,level,mixed product model production schedule is not advantageous or necessary for JIT/lean systems.

"Autonomation" is the JIT/lean tactic of automating the transfer of production between steps in a production process.

The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of tasks on a unit is called:

Which of the following is not considered as increasing value to the customer?

In the JIT approach,the content,sequence,and timing of employees' work processes are intentionally left flexible to allow for continuous improvement.

With regard to suppliers,JIT systems typically require:

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

Product Design

Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning

Decision Analysis

Process Design and Facility Layout

Linear Programming

Workjob Design

Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

the Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Acceptance Sampling

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning and Master Scheduling

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

Maintenance

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

Waiting-Line Analysis

Simulation

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The progress of a plant toward perfection (zero injuries,zero waste/loss/defects/breakdowns,and zero inventories)is measured by _ technical criteria (called pillars)and _ managerial criteria(foundations).