Question 1

In your own words, explain why lean performs better than traditional remanufacturing in a paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Lean performs better than traditional re

Question 2

List 4 of the 8 types of lean waste.

Accepted Answer

Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminatin

Question 3

The implementation of JIT moves beyond an adoption of a tool set.It is a organization wide philosophical change.One method of managing change is the Kotter's 8 Steps.Which of the following is not included in Kotter's 8 Steps as a step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create a sense of urgency 
B)  Communicate for understanding and buy-in 
C)  Put together the guiding team 
D)  Produce long-term wins 
A)  Create a sense of urgency 
B)  Communicate for understanding and buy-in 
C)  Put together the guiding team 
D)  Produce long-term wins

Question 4

Provide a reason for why a JIT organization would end up with a smaller supplier base than other non-JIT ones.

Accepted Answer

A JIT (Just-In-Time) organization typica

Question 5

Uniform Production is an element of JIT production which requires _________________ .Choose an option that does not fill in the blank correctly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish freeze windows 
B)  Level schedules 
C)  Reduces WIP Inventory levels 
D)  Under-utilize capacity 
A)  Establish freeze windows 
B)  Level schedules 
C)  Reduces WIP Inventory levels 
D)  Under-utilize capacity

Question 6

Briefly discuss the role of culture in regard to JIT using the US and Japan as examples.

Accepted Answer

Culture plays a significant role in the

Question 7

Which of the following situations are likely to happen to the suppliers with implementation of JIT or lean?
1)The buyer will only use a limited number of suppliers
2)Most contracts will be based on long term goals
3)The suppliers are more likely to be subjected to reverse auctions
4)The focus of JIT relationships will be on reducing supplier power in the relationship

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) 
B)  (3) and (4) 
C)  (1) and (2) 
D)  (1), (2) and (4) 
A)  (1) 
B)  (3) and (4) 
C)  (1) and (2) 
D)  (1), (2) and (4)

Question 8

In your own words, briefly describe the concept of Uniform production utilized by JIT.

Accepted Answer

The concept of Uniform production utiliz

Question 9

Among the following choices, select the ones that is closely associated with Just in time (JIT)philosophy.
1)SPC
2)MRP II
3)Concurrent problem solving
4)Push manufacturing

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) and (4) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (3) and (4) 
D)  (3) 
A)  (1) and (4) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (3) and (4) 
D)  (3)

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct paper kaizen guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not include automation as a factor for the work elements 
B)  Do not include any breaks for operators as work elements 
C)  Do not include any cycle work for operators as work elements 
D)  Do not include any walking as a work element. 
A)  Do not include automation as a factor for the work elements 
B)  Do not include any breaks for operators as work elements 
C)  Do not include any cycle work for operators as work elements 
D)  Do not include any walking as a work element.

In your own words, explain why lean performs better than traditional remanufacturing in a paragraph.

List 4 of the 8 types of lean waste.

The implementation of JIT moves beyond an adoption of a tool set.It is a organization wide philosophical change.One method of managing change is the Kotter's 8 Steps.Which of the following is not included in Kotter's 8 Steps as a step?

Provide a reason for why a JIT organization would end up with a smaller supplier base than other non-JIT ones.

Uniform Production is an element of JIT production which requires _________________ .Choose an option that does not fill in the blank correctly.

Briefly discuss the role of culture in regard to JIT using the US and Japan as examples.

In your own words, briefly describe the concept of Uniform production utilized by JIT.

Among the following choices, select the ones that is closely associated with Just in time (JIT)philosophy. 1)SPC 2)MRP II 3)Concurrent problem solving 4)Push manufacturing

Which of the following is a correct paper kaizen guidelines?

Supply chain focused manufacturing planning and control

Forecasting demand

S&OP/Aggregate planning

Master production schedule

Supply chain focused inventory management

MRP production system

Push and pull production systems

Capacity management

Production planning and control for remanufacturing

Supply chain focused outsourcing

Manufacturing focused supply chain integration

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Exam 7: JIT/Lean production

In your own words, explain why lean performs better than traditional remanufacturing in a paragraph.

List 4 of the 8 types of lean waste.

The implementation of JIT moves beyond an adoption of a tool set.It is a organization wide philosophical change.One method of managing change is the Kotter's 8 Steps.Which of the following is not included in Kotter's 8 Steps as a step?

Provide a reason for why a JIT organization would end up with a smaller supplier base than other non-JIT ones.

Uniform Production is an element of JIT production which requires _________________ .Choose an option that does not fill in the blank correctly.

Briefly discuss the role of culture in regard to JIT using the US and Japan as examples.

In your own words, briefly describe the concept of Uniform production utilized by JIT.

Among the following choices, select the ones that is closely associated with Just in time (JIT)philosophy. 1)SPC 2)MRP II 3)Concurrent problem solving 4)Push manufacturing

Which of the following is a correct paper kaizen guidelines?

Supply chain focused manufacturing planning and control

Forecasting demand

S&OP/Aggregate planning

Master production schedule

Supply chain focused inventory management

MRP production system

Push and pull production systems

Capacity management

Production planning and control for remanufacturing

Supply chain focused outsourcing

Manufacturing focused supply chain integration

Filters