Question 1

Which of the following is generally not accepted as a JIT action,when a manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  a pull system was introduced to move inventory 
B)  production of smaller lots was introduced 
C)  the lowest priced, based on quantity discounts, supplier is chosen 
D)  inventory in transit has been reduced 
A)  a pull system was introduced to move inventory 
B)  production of smaller lots was introduced 
C)  the lowest priced, based on quantity discounts, supplier is chosen 
D)  inventory in transit has been reduced

Question 2

When a push system is replaced by a pull system,with smaller lot sizes,many benefits can be realized.Which one of the following statements correctly represents one of these benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inventory level is increased to protect the system from the uncertainty in demand. 
B)  More space is required to keep the increased amount of WIP inventory. 
C)  Cycle time will be increased, resulting in higher machine utilization. 
D)  Only simple planning systems are required. 
A)  The inventory level is increased to protect the system from the uncertainty in demand. 
B)  More space is required to keep the increased amount of WIP inventory. 
C)  Cycle time will be increased, resulting in higher machine utilization. 
D)  Only simple planning systems are required.

Question 3

One goal of JIT partnerships is the elimination of in-plant inventory,in the form of raw materials,parts,or components; failure to meet this goal is a sign that suppliers are undependable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A company uses a kanban system.The daily demand for part A is 100 units.The average waiting time for a container of parts is 0.2 day.The processing time for a container of part A is 0.1 day,and a container holds 5 units.If the company wishes to use a 10% policy variable,how many containers are needed?

Accepted Answer

k = @#LAT-DLM& = @#LAT-DLM& =

Question 5

The goal of single-digit setup is to have a setup completed in less than 10 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Comment on structuring a facility with a flexible workforce.

Accepted Answer

Employees in a flexible workforce can be

Question 7

Table 7.2
A manufacturer using a kanban system has had problems with high inventory levels of one of the component parts it makes. Daily demand for the part is 3000 units, average waiting time during production is 0.20 day, processing time is 0.10 day per container, and a container holds 150 pieces.
-Use the information in Table 7.2.How many kanban containers would be required if a 10 % efficiency factor is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 or less 
B)  4 or 5 
C)  5 or 6 
D)  7 or more 
A)  3 or less 
B)  4 or 5 
C)  5 or 6 
D)  7 or more

Question 8

What are the major elements of JIT?

Accepted Answer

A uniform production rate.
A pull system

Question 9

One benefit of a just-in-time system is that it reduces lead time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a kanban?

Accepted Answer

A)  authorization of equipment maintenance 
B)  a card 
C)  designed for a job shop 
D)  used in a push system 
A)  authorization of equipment maintenance 
B)  a card 
C)  designed for a job shop 
D)  used in a push system

Question 11

What is variability in the context of JIT systems? What characteristics of lean systems aid in reduction of process variability?

Accepted Answer

Variability is any deviation from the op

Question 12

One method that JIT systems use to implement the process of continuous improvement is to remove kanban cards from the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of the pull method of material flows?

Accepted Answer

A)  replenishing inventory in a retail outlet based on forecast demand 
B)  selecting the toppings for a pizza based on specific customer orders 
C)  a flooring contractor that only stocks samples of products, ordering supplies from manufacturers once customers place orders 
D)  Dell Computers make-to-order system for fulfilling orders placed through its on-line retailing site 
A)  replenishing inventory in a retail outlet based on forecast demand 
B)  selecting the toppings for a pizza based on specific customer orders 
C)  a flooring contractor that only stocks samples of products, ordering supplies from manufacturers once customers place orders 
D)  Dell Computers make-to-order system for fulfilling orders placed through its on-line retailing site

Question 14

Mixed-model assembly is a type of assembly that produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a JIT II system the

Accepted Answer

A)  in-plant representative replaces the buyer, salesperson, and sometimes the materials planner. 
B)  customer need not have close interaction with the supplier. 
C)  customer is brought into the plant as an active member of the purchasing department of the supplier. 
D)  sales effort of the supplier increases but the cost of materials to the customer decreases. 
A)  in-plant representative replaces the buyer, salesperson, and sometimes the materials planner. 
B)  customer need not have close interaction with the supplier. 
C)  customer is brought into the plant as an active member of the purchasing department of the supplier. 
D)  sales effort of the supplier increases but the cost of materials to the customer decreases.

Question 16

Which of the following is not an element of JIT practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  quick setups 
B)  uniform production rates 
C)  specialized workers 
D)  pull method 
A)  quick setups 
B)  uniform production rates 
C)  specialized workers 
D)  pull method

Question 17

A value stream map shows the flows of materials and information and the lines of responsibility and authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two operating rules for the kanban system are (1) the container size should be equal to at least seven days of supply and (2) each container must have a kanban card. 
B)  The kanban system is more effective when the assembly schedule calls for small lots and does not fluctuate much from day to day. 
C)  The number of kanban cards should be equal to the desired safety stock times alpha. 
D)  Supplier performance is much more important in U.S. environments than such factors as lot sizes, scrap losses, and worker flexibility. 
A)  Two operating rules for the kanban system are (1) the container size should be equal to at least seven days of supply and (2) each container must have a kanban card. 
B)  The kanban system is more effective when the assembly schedule calls for small lots and does not fluctuate much from day to day. 
C)  The number of kanban cards should be equal to the desired safety stock times alpha. 
D)  Supplier performance is much more important in U.S. environments than such factors as lot sizes, scrap losses, and worker flexibility.

Question 19

The rewards system normally needs to be revamped when a just-in-time (JIT)system is implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is a system where the supplier is brought into the plant to be an active member of the purchasing office of the customer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a system where the supplier...

Which of the following is generally not accepted as a JIT action,when a manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory?

When a push system is replaced by a pull system,with smaller lot sizes,many benefits can be realized.Which one of the following statements correctly represents one of these benefits?

One goal of JIT partnerships is the elimination of in-plant inventory,in the form of raw materials,parts,or components; failure to meet this goal is a sign that suppliers are undependable.

The goal of single-digit setup is to have a setup completed in less than 10 hours.

Comment on structuring a facility with a flexible workforce.

What are the major elements of JIT?

One benefit of a just-in-time system is that it reduces lead time.

What is a kanban?

What is variability in the context of JIT systems? What characteristics of lean systems aid in reduction of process variability?

One method that JIT systems use to implement the process of continuous improvement is to remove kanban cards from the system.

Which of the following is not an example of the pull method of material flows?

Mixed-model assembly is a type of assembly that produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

In a JIT II system the

Which of the following is not an element of JIT practices?

A value stream map shows the flows of materials and information and the lines of responsibility and authority.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

The rewards system normally needs to be revamped when a just-in-time (JIT)system is implemented.

________ is a system where the supplier is brought into the plant to be an active member of the purchasing office of the customer.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters

Exam 7: Lean Systems

Which of the following is generally not accepted as a JIT action,when a manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory?

When a push system is replaced by a pull system,with smaller lot sizes,many benefits can be realized.Which one of the following statements correctly represents one of these benefits?

One goal of JIT partnerships is the elimination of in-plant inventory,in the form of raw materials,parts,or components; failure to meet this goal is a sign that suppliers are undependable.

The goal of single-digit setup is to have a setup completed in less than 10 hours.

Comment on structuring a facility with a flexible workforce.

What are the major elements of JIT?

One benefit of a just-in-time system is that it reduces lead time.

What is a kanban?

What is variability in the context of JIT systems? What characteristics of lean systems aid in reduction of process variability?

One method that JIT systems use to implement the process of continuous improvement is to remove kanban cards from the system.

Which of the following is not an example of the pull method of material flows?

Mixed-model assembly is a type of assembly that produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

In a JIT II system the

Which of the following is not an element of JIT practices?

A value stream map shows the flows of materials and information and the lines of responsibility and authority.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

The rewards system normally needs to be revamped when a just-in-time (JIT)system is implemented.

________ is a system where the supplier is brought into the plant to be an active member of the purchasing office of the customer.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters