Question 1

In the context of the 5S principles,_____ means to keep a process going through training,communication,and organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  shine 
B)  sort 
C)  sustain 
D)  standardize 
A)  shine 
B)  sort 
C)  sustain 
D)  standardize C

Question 2

A _____ system produces finished-goods inventory in advance of customer demand using a forecast of sales.

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time 
B)  push 
C)  Kanban 
D)  pull 
A)  just-in-time 
B)  push 
C)  Kanban 
D)  pull B

Question 3

A company is using a Kanban system with 2 containers,each holding 50 parts,between a downstream (using)and an upstream (producing)work center.The using work center can handle 250 jobs per day.The average elapsed time for the entire cycle is currently 0.25 days.The company is concerned about the safety factor for the operation.Which of the following is the safety factor (α)of the current operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  60 percent 
C)  80 percent 
D)  40 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  60 percent 
C)  80 percent 
D)  40 percent B

Question 4

A manufacturer of automobile engines is designing a new Kanban system for engine #321.The demand for #321 is 75 parts per day,and the container can hold 8 parts at a time.The total processing and waiting time is 3 days.The manager wants a safety factor (α)of 2 or 200 percent.How many Kanbans are required in this system?

Accepted Answer

A)  85 
B)  90 
C)  100 
D)  115 
A)  85 
B)  90 
C)  100 
D)  115

Question 5

Which of the following is true of a push manufacturing system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to high work-in-process inventories and high levels of indirect labor and overhead. 
B)  In this system,just enough new parts are procured to replace those withdrawn. 
C)  In this system,finished goods are made to coincide with the actual rate of demand. 
D)  It leads to minimal inventories and maximum responsiveness. 
A)  It leads to high work-in-process inventories and high levels of indirect labor and overhead. 
B)  In this system,just enough new parts are procured to replace those withdrawn. 
C)  In this system,finished goods are made to coincide with the actual rate of demand. 
D)  It leads to minimal inventories and maximum responsiveness.

Question 6

In the context of the major categories of waste classified by the Toyota Motor Company,which of the following is true of overproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It ties up production facilities,and the resulting excess inventory simply sits idle. 
B)  It is waste associated with the expense of idle stock and extra storage. 
C)  It allows queues to build up between operations,resulting in longer lead times. 
D)  It is a result of inefficient workplace design and location of tools and materials. 
A)  It ties up production facilities,and the resulting excess inventory simply sits idle. 
B)  It is waste associated with the expense of idle stock and extra storage. 
C)  It allows queues to build up between operations,resulting in longer lead times. 
D)  It is a result of inefficient workplace design and location of tools and materials.

Question 7

Long setup times enable a manufacturer to have frequent changeovers and move toward single-piece flow,thus achieving high flexibility and product variety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lean Six Sigma focuses on real dollar savings and has the ability to make significant financial impacts on an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of the Toyota Motor Company's seven categories of waste,the result of not performing work correctly the first time is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  production defects 
B)  processing 
C)  inventory 
D)  overproduction 
A)  production defects 
B)  processing 
C)  inventory 
D)  overproduction

Question 10

_____ is one in which employees at a given operation go to the source of required parts,such as machining or subassembly,and withdraw the units as they need them.

Accepted Answer

A)  A classic base-stock system 
B)  A push system 
C)  A materials requirement planning system 
D)  A pull system 
A)  A classic base-stock system 
B)  A push system 
C)  A materials requirement planning system 
D)  A pull system

Question 11

Which of the following is a similarity between lean production and Six Sigma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both solely address visible problems in processes. 
B)  Both focus on efficiency by reducing waste and improving process flow. 
C)  Both are driven by customer requirements. 
D)  Both focus on problems related to variation in performance. 
A)  Both solely address visible problems in processes. 
B)  Both focus on efficiency by reducing waste and improving process flow. 
C)  Both are driven by customer requirements. 
D)  Both focus on problems related to variation in performance.

Question 12

Create & Sell Manufacturing Inc.uses a Kanban system for a component.The daily demand is 175 units.Each container has a combined waiting and processing time of 0.20 days.If the container size is 10 brackets and the safety factor is 11 percent,how many Kanban card sets should be authorized?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  7 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  7

Question 13

Kanban is a Japanese word that means elimination of waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Total productive maintenance (TPM)seeks to reduce worker ownership of production equipment by excluding employees from maintenance activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lean operating systems value idle stock and extra storage because it eliminates wait times to replenish stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is focused on ensuring that operating systems will perform their intended function reliably.

Accepted Answer

A)  Total productive maintenance 
B)  A just-in-time system 
C)  An intermittent production system 
D)  Total quality management 
A)  Total productive maintenance 
B)  A just-in-time system 
C)  An intermittent production system 
D)  Total quality management

Question 17

In the context of lean tools and approaches,_____ are indicators for operating activities that are placed in plain sight of all employees so that everyone can quickly and easily understand the status and performance of the work system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kanban cards 
B)  push systems 
C)  pull systems 
D)  visual controls 
A)  Kanban cards 
B)  push systems 
C)  pull systems 
D)  visual controls

Question 18

Which of the following is a difference between lean production and Six Sigma?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lean production technique can be used in nonmanufacturing environments,whereas Six Sigma cannot be used in nonmanufacturing environments. 
B)  Lean production addresses less visible problems in processes,whereas Six Sigma is more concerned with visible problems. 
C)  Lean production is focused on effectiveness by reducing errors and defects,whereas Six Sigma is focused on efficiency by reducing waste and improving process flow. 
D)  Lean production tools are more intuitive and easier to apply by anybody in the workplace,whereas many Six Sigma tools require advanced training and expertise of specialists. 
A)  The lean production technique can be used in nonmanufacturing environments,whereas Six Sigma cannot be used in nonmanufacturing environments. 
B)  Lean production addresses less visible problems in processes,whereas Six Sigma is more concerned with visible problems. 
C)  Lean production is focused on effectiveness by reducing errors and defects,whereas Six Sigma is focused on efficiency by reducing waste and improving process flow. 
D)  Lean production tools are more intuitive and easier to apply by anybody in the workplace,whereas many Six Sigma tools require advanced training and expertise of specialists.

Question 19

The equation used to calculate the number of Kanban cards required in a system is ,where ? denotes _____. $\frac{d(p+w)(1+\alpha)}{C}$

Accepted Answer

A)  the demand during lead time 
B)  a form of safety stock 
C)  capacity utilization 
D)  the reorder point 
A)  the demand during lead time 
B)  a form of safety stock 
C)  capacity utilization 
D)  the reorder point

Question 20

A _____ is a flag or a piece of paper that contains all relevant information for an order,such as part number,description,process area used,time of delivery,quantity available,quantity delivered,production quantity,and so on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kaikaku 
B)  Jidoka 
C)  Kaizen 
D)  Kanban 
A)  Kaikaku 
B)  Jidoka 
C)  Kaizen 
D)  Kanban

In the context of the 5S principles,_____ means to keep a process going through training,communication,and organizational structures.

A _____ system produces finished-goods inventory in advance of customer demand using a forecast of sales.

Which of the following is true of a push manufacturing system?

In the context of the major categories of waste classified by the Toyota Motor Company,which of the following is true of overproduction?

Long setup times enable a manufacturer to have frequent changeovers and move toward single-piece flow,thus achieving high flexibility and product variety.

Lean Six Sigma focuses on real dollar savings and has the ability to make significant financial impacts on an organization.

In the context of the Toyota Motor Company's seven categories of waste,the result of not performing work correctly the first time is an example of _____.

_____ is one in which employees at a given operation go to the source of required parts,such as machining or subassembly,and withdraw the units as they need them.

Which of the following is a similarity between lean production and Six Sigma?

Create & Sell Manufacturing Inc.uses a Kanban system for a component.The daily demand is 175 units.Each container has a combined waiting and processing time of 0.20 days.If the container size is 10 brackets and the safety factor is 11 percent,how many Kanban card sets should be authorized?

Kanban is a Japanese word that means elimination of waste.

Total productive maintenance (TPM)seeks to reduce worker ownership of production equipment by excluding employees from maintenance activities.

Lean operating systems value idle stock and extra storage because it eliminates wait times to replenish stock.

_____ is focused on ensuring that operating systems will perform their intended function reliably.

In the context of lean tools and approaches,_____ are indicators for operating activities that are placed in plain sight of all employees so that everyone can quickly and easily understand the status and performance of the work system.

Which of the following is a difference between lean production and Six Sigma?

The equation used to calculate the number of Kanban cards required in a system is ,where ? denotes _____. $\frac{d(p+w)(1+\alpha)}{C}$

A _____ is a flag or a piece of paper that contains all relevant information for an order,such as part number,description,process area used,time of delivery,quantity available,quantity delivered,production quantity,and so on.

Operations Management and Value Chains

Measuring Performance in Operations and Value Chains

Operations Strategy

Technology and Operations Management

Goods and Service Design

Supply Chain Design

Process Selection,design,and Improvement

Facility and Work Design

Forecasting and Demand Planning

Capacity Management

Process Analysis and Resource Utilization

Managing Inventories in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Resource Management

Operations Scheduling and Sequencing

Quality Management

Quality Control Spc

Project Management

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Exam 18: Lean Operating Systems

In the context of the 5S principles,_____ means to keep a process going through training,communication,and organizational structures.

A _____ system produces finished-goods inventory in advance of customer demand using a forecast of sales.

Which of the following is true of a push manufacturing system?

In the context of the major categories of waste classified by the Toyota Motor Company,which of the following is true of overproduction?

Long setup times enable a manufacturer to have frequent changeovers and move toward single-piece flow,thus achieving high flexibility and product variety.

Lean Six Sigma focuses on real dollar savings and has the ability to make significant financial impacts on an organization.

In the context of the Toyota Motor Company's seven categories of waste,the result of not performing work correctly the first time is an example of _____.

_____ is one in which employees at a given operation go to the source of required parts,such as machining or subassembly,and withdraw the units as they need them.

Which of the following is a similarity between lean production and Six Sigma?

Create & Sell Manufacturing Inc.uses a Kanban system for a component.The daily demand is 175 units.Each container has a combined waiting and processing time of 0.20 days.If the container size is 10 brackets and the safety factor is 11 percent,how many Kanban card sets should be authorized?

Kanban is a Japanese word that means elimination of waste.

Total productive maintenance (TPM)seeks to reduce worker ownership of production equipment by excluding employees from maintenance activities.

Lean operating systems value idle stock and extra storage because it eliminates wait times to replenish stock.

_____ is focused on ensuring that operating systems will perform their intended function reliably.

In the context of lean tools and approaches,_____ are indicators for operating activities that are placed in plain sight of all employees so that everyone can quickly and easily understand the status and performance of the work system.

Which of the following is a difference between lean production and Six Sigma?

The equation used to calculate the number of Kanban cards required in a system is ,where ? denotes _____. d(p+w)(1+α)C\frac{d(p+w)(1+\alpha)}{C}Cd(p+w)(1+α)​

A _____ is a flag or a piece of paper that contains all relevant information for an order,such as part number,description,process area used,time of delivery,quantity available,quantity delivered,production quantity,and so on.

Operations Management and Value Chains

Measuring Performance in Operations and Value Chains

Operations Strategy

Technology and Operations Management

Goods and Service Design

Supply Chain Design

Process Selection,design,and Improvement

Facility and Work Design

Forecasting and Demand Planning

Capacity Management

Process Analysis and Resource Utilization

Managing Inventories in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Resource Management

Operations Scheduling and Sequencing

Quality Management

Quality Control Spc

Project Management

Filters

The equation used to calculate the number of Kanban cards required in a system is ,where ? denotes _____. $\frac{d(p+w)(1+\alpha)}{C}$