Question 1

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests so that gaps between expectations and actuality are immediately evident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership?

Accepted Answer

A)  large number of suppliers 
B)  maximal product specifications imposed on supplier 
C)  active pursuit of vertical integration 
D)  removal of incoming inspection 
E)  frequent deliveries in large lot quantities 
A)  large number of suppliers 
B)  maximal product specifications imposed on supplier 
C)  active pursuit of vertical integration 
D)  removal of incoming inspection 
E)  frequent deliveries in large lot quantities

Question 3

Lead time for cakes is 2 days with daily demand of 10 cakes and a safety stock of ½ a day. Each container (kanban) holds 1 cake. What is the correct number of kanbans?

Accepted Answer

A)  not enough information 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  10 
E)  25 
A)  not enough information 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  10 
E)  25

Question 4

__________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running.

Accepted Answer

Just-in-ti

Question 5

A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data. What should be the setup cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0.45 
B)  $4.50 
C)  $45 
D)  $450 
E)  $500 
A)  $0.45 
B)  $4.50 
C)  $45 
D)  $450 
E)  $500

Question 6

You have read that in JIT and lean production the optimum lot size is one, with some exceptions for packaging and physical limitations. If a product currently has a lot size of 25, what must happen to setup time for the lot size to truly fall to one? Data for this problem are D=100 units, S=$75 based on setup time of 50 minutes at $1.50 per minute, and H=$40 per unit per year.

Accepted Answer

Students may try ever smaller values for

Question 7

The main focus of JIT efforts to reduce investment in inventory requires __________.

Accepted Answer

small lot

Question 8

Excess bags of basic commodities such as flour and sugar that are stored in a restaurant's kitchen represent which of the following wastes?

Accepted Answer

A)  overproduction 
B)  queues 
C)  transportation 
D)  inventory 
E)  defective product 
A)  overproduction 
B)  queues 
C)  transportation 
D)  inventory 
E)  defective product

Question 9

Explain how JIT works in services. After all, how does "small lot size" and "reduce setup cost" make sense in services? Supply examples to support your work.

Accepted Answer

In services, JIT works more on

Question 10

Which of the following is not an attribute of lean operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating almost all inventory through just-in-time techniques 
B)  minimizing space requirements by reducing the distance a part travels 
C)  pushing responsibility to the highest level possible through centralized decision making 
D)  educating suppliers to accept responsibility for helping meet customer needs 
E)  All of the above are attributes of lean operations. 
A)  eliminating almost all inventory through just-in-time techniques 
B)  minimizing space requirements by reducing the distance a part travels 
C)  pushing responsibility to the highest level possible through centralized decision making 
D)  educating suppliers to accept responsibility for helping meet customer needs 
E)  All of the above are attributes of lean operations.

Question 11

The list of 5S's, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item 
B)  reducing inventory, in the "standardize" item 
C)  increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" item 
D)  eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" item 
E)  building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" item 
A)  identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item 
B)  reducing inventory, in the "standardize" item 
C)  increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" item 
D)  eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" item 
E)  building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" item

Question 12

If a casual-dining restaurant is attempting to practice JIT and lean operations, which of the following would not be present?

Accepted Answer

A)  close relationship with the restaurant's suppliers of food, utensils, and equipment 
B)  food preparation in large batches 
C)  a kitchen set up to minimize wasteful movements 
D)  lean inventories of food 
E)  All of the above should be present. 
A)  close relationship with the restaurant's suppliers of food, utensils, and equipment 
B)  food preparation in large batches 
C)  a kitchen set up to minimize wasteful movements 
D)  lean inventories of food 
E)  All of the above should be present.

Question 13

In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lean operations are known for their

Accepted Answer

A)  employee development 
B)  supplier education 
C)  supplier partnerships 
D)  challenging jobs 
E)  All of the above are attributes of lean operations. 
A)  employee development 
B)  supplier education 
C)  supplier partnerships 
D)  challenging jobs 
E)  All of the above are attributes of lean operations.

Question 15

Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a JIT environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  work cells for families of products 
B)  fixed equipment 
C)  minimizing distance 
D)  little space for inventory 
E)  poka-yoke devices 
A)  work cells for families of products 
B)  fixed equipment 
C)  minimizing distance 
D)  little space for inventory 
E)  poka-yoke devices

Question 16

A bakery uses 6 containers that each hold 4 cakes. If safety stock is 2 cakes and lead time is 11 days, determine daily demand.

Accepted Answer

6=(2+11*D)

Question 17

JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A grocery store is attempting to implement a kanban system. Which of the following would not be an application of kanbans?

Accepted Answer

A)  An empty doughnut tray signaling the bakery to produce 2 dozen glazed doughnuts. 
B)  A line of 5 people in the Chinese department signaling the department to heat 5 Crab Rangoon. 
C)  A red light on top of the cashier's lane signals that the cashier needs additional change replenished. 
D)  The meat department stocking up on turkeys before Thanksgiving. 
E)  All of the above are kanban applications. 
A)  An empty doughnut tray signaling the bakery to produce 2 dozen glazed doughnuts. 
B)  A line of 5 people in the Chinese department signaling the department to heat 5 Crab Rangoon. 
C)  A red light on top of the cashier's lane signals that the cashier needs additional change replenished. 
D)  The meat department stocking up on turkeys before Thanksgiving. 
E)  All of the above are kanban applications.

Question 19

What are the goals of JIT partnerships?

Accepted Answer

1. Removal of unnecessary activities, su

Question 20

Reducing distance is a common JIT goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Just-In-Time and Lean Options

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests so that gaps between expectations and actuality are immediately evident.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership?

Lead time for cakes is 2 days with daily demand of 10 cakes and a safety stock of ½ a day. Each container (kanban) holds 1 cake. What is the correct number of kanbans?

__________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running.

A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data. What should be the setup cost?

The main focus of JIT efforts to reduce investment in inventory requires __________.

Excess bags of basic commodities such as flour and sugar that are stored in a restaurant's kitchen represent which of the following wastes?

Explain how JIT works in services. After all, how does "small lot size" and "reduce setup cost" make sense in services? Supply examples to support your work.

Which of the following is not an attribute of lean operations?

The list of 5S's, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by

If a casual-dining restaurant is attempting to practice JIT and lean operations, which of the following would not be present?

In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Lean operations are known for their

Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a JIT environment?

A bakery uses 6 containers that each hold 4 cakes. If safety stock is 2 cakes and lead time is 11 days, determine daily demand.

JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong.

A grocery store is attempting to implement a kanban system. Which of the following would not be an application of kanbans?

What are the goals of JIT partnerships?

Reducing distance is a common JIT goal.

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