Question 1

Suppliers accept responsibility for helping to meet customer's needs due to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppliers accept responsibility for helping to meet...

Question 2

To lower process variability,standardized components is a preferred characteristic of JIT systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Just-in-time (JIT)systems need close relationships with suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which one of the following is an advantage of just-in-time (JIT)systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT systems reduce equipment needs by using larger lot sizes. 
B)  JIT systems can be implemented in any production environment. 
C)  JIT systems result in a decrease in safety stock and work-in-process inventory. 
D)  JIT systems result in an increase in manufacturing lead times. 
A)  JIT systems reduce equipment needs by using larger lot sizes. 
B)  JIT systems can be implemented in any production environment. 
C)  JIT systems result in a decrease in safety stock and work-in-process inventory. 
D)  JIT systems result in an increase in manufacturing lead times.

Question 5

Any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time,every time,is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any deviation from the optimum process that...

Question 6

A JIT II system brings the supplier into the customer's plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The number of kanban cards limits the amount of inventory in the manufacturing system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lowering inventory levels in a manufacturing process typically has the effect of masking production problems such as capacity imbalances,excessive scrap and unreliable suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the five elements of the 5S methodology relating to work place practices.

Accepted Answer

1.Sort separate needed from unneeded ite

Question 10

The main focus of lean systems in implementing JIT is the reduction of investment in inventory and requires ________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main focus of lean systems in...

Question 11

What are the two techniques for creating lean system layouts?

Accepted Answer

one-worker,multiple-

Question 12

A supplier to a company using JIT II

Accepted Answer

A)  will incur increased invoicing and payment costs but will get higher prices. 
B)  will be able to sell directly to the engineering department of the customer. 
C)  must be very flexible to incur the dramatic swings in requirements from the customer. 
D)  enjoys a savings in personnel costs because the in-plant representative is employed by the customer. 
A)  will incur increased invoicing and payment costs but will get higher prices. 
B)  will be able to sell directly to the engineering department of the customer. 
C)  must be very flexible to incur the dramatic swings in requirements from the customer. 
D)  enjoys a savings in personnel costs because the in-plant representative is employed by the customer.

Question 13

Stable master production schedules are not needed for lean systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

JIT systems utilize the standardization of components because standardization

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases the demand for each component. 
B)  increases worker productivity. 
C)  allows for small lot sizes more easily. 
D)  decreases repeatability. 
A)  decreases the demand for each component. 
B)  increases worker productivity. 
C)  allows for small lot sizes more easily. 
D)  decreases repeatability.

Question 15

In the JIT facility,the next person who uses or further processes and item or information is referred to as the immediate customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about using JIT systems for services is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reservation systems can be used to provide uniform facility loads. 
B)  Unlike manufacturing, there is little need for analyzing work methods because services are typically customized. 
C)  The need to develop a flexible workforce is a function of the degree of customization of the services provided. 
D)  Preventive maintenance can be important for a service. 
A)  Reservation systems can be used to provide uniform facility loads. 
B)  Unlike manufacturing, there is little need for analyzing work methods because services are typically customized. 
C)  The need to develop a flexible workforce is a function of the degree of customization of the services provided. 
D)  Preventive maintenance can be important for a service.

Question 17

The just-in-time production system is a total system concept that takes cultural environment,managerial practice,and support of the workforce into account.Which one of the following statements regarding the basic philosophy of JIT systems is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sufficient amounts of natural resources are the main element for the successful implementation of JIT systems. 
B)  For managers, a high level of inventory is regarded as the main resource that they can utilize for flawless operation of the manufacturing system. 
C)  The JIT system eliminates buildup of inventories by coordinating the flow of materials between processes. 
D)  One of the few disadvantages of a JIT system is the large storage area requirement for inventory. 
A)  Sufficient amounts of natural resources are the main element for the successful implementation of JIT systems. 
B)  For managers, a high level of inventory is regarded as the main resource that they can utilize for flawless operation of the manufacturing system. 
C)  The JIT system eliminates buildup of inventories by coordinating the flow of materials between processes. 
D)  One of the few disadvantages of a JIT system is the large storage area requirement for inventory.

Question 18

Discuss supplier relations as they pertain to lean systems.

Accepted Answer

Close relationships with suppliers are n

Suppliers accept responsibility for helping to meet customer's needs due to ________.

To lower process variability,standardized components is a preferred characteristic of JIT systems.

Just-in-time (JIT)systems need close relationships with suppliers.

Which one of the following is an advantage of just-in-time (JIT)systems?

Any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time,every time,is ________.

A JIT II system brings the supplier into the customer's plant.

The number of kanban cards limits the amount of inventory in the manufacturing system.

Lowering inventory levels in a manufacturing process typically has the effect of masking production problems such as capacity imbalances,excessive scrap and unreliable suppliers.

Describe the five elements of the 5S methodology relating to work place practices.

The main focus of lean systems in implementing JIT is the reduction of investment in inventory and requires ________ .

What are the two techniques for creating lean system layouts?

A supplier to a company using JIT II

Stable master production schedules are not needed for lean systems.

JIT systems utilize the standardization of components because standardization

In the JIT facility,the next person who uses or further processes and item or information is referred to as the immediate customer.

Which of the following statements about using JIT systems for services is FALSE?

The just-in-time production system is a total system concept that takes cultural environment,managerial practice,and support of the workforce into account.Which one of the following statements regarding the basic philosophy of JIT systems is TRUE?

Discuss supplier relations as they pertain to lean systems.

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

Suppliers accept responsibility for helping to meet customer's needs due to ________.

To lower process variability,standardized components is a preferred characteristic of JIT systems.

Just-in-time (JIT)systems need close relationships with suppliers.

Which one of the following is an advantage of just-in-time (JIT)systems?

Any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time,every time,is ________.

A JIT II system brings the supplier into the customer's plant.

The number of kanban cards limits the amount of inventory in the manufacturing system.

Lowering inventory levels in a manufacturing process typically has the effect of masking production problems such as capacity imbalances,excessive scrap and unreliable suppliers.

Describe the five elements of the 5S methodology relating to work place practices.

The main focus of lean systems in implementing JIT is the reduction of investment in inventory and requires ________ .

What are the two techniques for creating lean system layouts?

A supplier to a company using JIT II

Stable master production schedules are not needed for lean systems.

JIT systems utilize the standardization of components because standardization

In the JIT facility,the next person who uses or further processes and item or information is referred to as the immediate customer.

Which of the following statements about using JIT systems for services is FALSE?

The just-in-time production system is a total system concept that takes cultural environment,managerial practice,and support of the workforce into account.Which one of the following statements regarding the basic philosophy of JIT systems is TRUE?

Discuss supplier relations as they pertain to lean systems.

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