Question 1

Because most services cannot be inventoried, there is little place for JIT to help service organizations achieve competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step in reducing setup times is the separation of setup into preparation activities and actual setup, so that as much work as possible can be done while the machine or process is operating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer. 
B)  Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them. 
C)  Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants. 
D)  Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive. 
E)  All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns. 
A)  Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer. 
B)  Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them. 
C)  Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants. 
D)  Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive. 
E)  All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns.

Question 4

Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A characteristic of JIT partnerships with respect to quality is to

Accepted Answer

A)  help suppliers meet quality requirement 
B)  inspect all incoming parts 
C)  maintain a steady output rate 
D)  impose maximum product specifications on the supplier 
E)  draw up strict contracts ensuring that all defectives will be immediately replaced 
A)  help suppliers meet quality requirement 
B)  inspect all incoming parts 
C)  maintain a steady output rate 
D)  impose maximum product specifications on the supplier 
E)  draw up strict contracts ensuring that all defectives will be immediately replaced

Question 6

What does TPS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Toyota Pro

Question 7

Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand 
B)  a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items 
C)  a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts 
D)  push systems 
E)  pull systems 
A)  a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand 
B)  a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items 
C)  a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts 
D)  push systems 
E)  pull systems

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason for variability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units late. 
B)  Customer demand is unknown. 
C)  Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units that conform to standards. 
D)  Engineering drawings are inaccurate. 
E)  Drawings or specifications are incomplete. 
A)  Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units late. 
B)  Customer demand is unknown. 
C)  Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units that conform to standards. 
D)  Engineering drawings are inaccurate. 
E)  Drawings or specifications are incomplete.

Question 9

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Variability in manufacturing can occur because engineering drawings or specifications are incomplete or inaccurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the 5Ss? Why does the list of the 5Ss sometimes have seven elements?

Accepted Answer

The five terms are sort/segreg

Question 12

Manufacturing cycle time is best defined as the

Accepted Answer

A)  length of the work shift, expressed in minutes per day 
B)  time it takes a unit to move from one workstation to the next 
C)  time between the start of one unit and the start of the next unit 
D)  sum of all the task times to make one unit of a product 
E)  time from raw materials receipt to finished product exit 
A)  length of the work shift, expressed in minutes per day 
B)  time it takes a unit to move from one workstation to the next 
C)  time between the start of one unit and the start of the next unit 
D)  sum of all the task times to make one unit of a product 
E)  time from raw materials receipt to finished product exit

Question 13

__________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is any deviation from the optimum...

Question 14

A(n) __________ is a JIT concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just as it is needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a JIT concept that...

Question 15

Characteristics of just-in-time partnerships do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  removal of in-transit inventory 
B)  large lot sizes to save on setup costs and to gain quantity discounts 
C)  long-term contracts 
D)  few suppliers 
E)  buyer helps supplier to meet the quality requirements 
A)  removal of in-transit inventory 
B)  large lot sizes to save on setup costs and to gain quantity discounts 
C)  long-term contracts 
D)  few suppliers 
E)  buyer helps supplier to meet the quality requirements

Question 16

Level scheduling means producing at a constant rate, regardless of customer demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes. Which one of these deals most directly with distance reductions?

Accepted Answer

The seven are overproduction,

Question 18

A scheduler may find that freezing the portion of the schedule closest to the due dates allows the production system to function and the schedule to be met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cross-training is a common JIT tactic to improve flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Weekly usage of a product is 8 units. Since the plant operates 50 weeks per year, this leads to annual usage of 400 units. Setup cost is $40 and annualized carrying cost is $80. Weekly production of this product is 12 units. Lead time is four weeks, and safety stock is one week's production. What is optimal kanban size? What is the optimal number of kanbans?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Weekly usage of a product is 8...

Exam 16: Just-In-Time and Lean Options

Because most services cannot be inventoried, there is little place for JIT to help service organizations achieve competitive advantage.

The first step in reducing setup times is the separation of setup into preparation activities and actual setup, so that as much work as possible can be done while the machine or process is operating.

Which of the following is not a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships?

Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes.

A characteristic of JIT partnerships with respect to quality is to

What does TPS stand for?

Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments?

Which of the following is not a reason for variability?

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Variability in manufacturing can occur because engineering drawings or specifications are incomplete or inaccurate.

What are the 5Ss? Why does the list of the 5Ss sometimes have seven elements?

Manufacturing cycle time is best defined as the

__________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time.

A(n) __________ is a JIT concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just as it is needed.

Characteristics of just-in-time partnerships do not include

Level scheduling means producing at a constant rate, regardless of customer demands.

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes. Which one of these deals most directly with distance reductions?

A scheduler may find that freezing the portion of the schedule closest to the due dates allows the production system to function and the schedule to be met.

Cross-training is a common JIT tactic to improve flexibility.

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