Question 1

Implementing a JIT system

Accepted Answer

A)  requires an examination of the reward system to make sure it is consistent with the JIT philosophy. 
B)  has the advantage that workers have less stress because of the routine, repetitive work they perform. 
C)  involves the reorganization of material flows to that of a flexible flow. 
D)  typically relieves the workers and first- line supervisors from activities such as scheduling, expediting, and productivity improvements. 
A)  requires an examination of the reward system to make sure it is consistent with the JIT philosophy. 
B)  has the advantage that workers have less stress because of the routine, repetitive work they perform. 
C)  involves the reorganization of material flows to that of a flexible flow. 
D)  typically relieves the workers and first- line supervisors from activities such as scheduling, expediting, and productivity improvements.

Question 2

Mixed model production requires

Accepted Answer

A)  computer scheduling. 
B)  special- purpose equipment. 
C)  unfocused factories. 
D)  multiskilled workers. 
A)  computer scheduling. 
B)  special- purpose equipment. 
C)  unfocused factories. 
D)  multiskilled workers.

Question 3

Which one of the following is not one of the characteristics of JIT systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  close supplier ties 
B)  large batch sizes to provide a cushion of inventory 
C)  consistently high conformance quality 
D)  pull method of material flows 
A)  close supplier ties 
B)  large batch sizes to provide a cushion of inventory 
C)  consistently high conformance quality 
D)  pull method of material flows

Question 4

The just- in- time (JIT) philosophy is the belief that wastes can be eliminated by cutting inventory and removing non- value- added activities in operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

What are the major elements of JIT?

Accepted Answer

A uniform production rate. A pull system

Question 7

According to JIT, an approach to reduce product variation is

Accepted Answer

A)  make fewer setups. 
B)  continually improve the process. 
C)  hire and train quality inspectors. 
D)  by many competing sources. 
A)  make fewer setups. 
B)  continually improve the process. 
C)  hire and train quality inspectors. 
D)  by many competing sources.

Question 8

________ refers to the goal of having a setup time of less than 10 minutes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the goal of having...

Question 9

Just- in- time (JIT) systems prefer that production is done is large lot sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The pull method is when the production of an item begins in advance of customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Kanban cards are required for a just- in- time system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the characteristics of just- in- time partnerships with respect to quantities?

Accepted Answer

Characteristics of JIT partnerships with

Question 13

A supplier to a company using JIT II

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

The JIT concept will not work without the proper environment. Which one of the following characteristics is most common to firms that have successfully implemented a JIT system?

Accepted Answer

A)  specialized workforce 
B)  longer setup times 
C)  uniform assembly schedules 
D)  high rates of machine failures 
A)  specialized workforce 
B)  longer setup times 
C)  uniform assembly schedules 
D)  high rates of machine failures

Question 18

What are the two techniques for creating lean system layouts?

Accepted Answer

one- worker, multipl

Question 19

Generally describe some setup reduction ideas that a manufacturing company can apply.

Accepted Answer

Several efforts can be made to reduce th

Question 20

For firms along the supply chain, two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include ________ and ________ .

Accepted Answer

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Implementing a JIT system

Mixed model production requires

Which one of the following is not one of the characteristics of JIT systems?

The just- in- time (JIT) philosophy is the belief that wastes can be eliminated by cutting inventory and removing non- value- added activities in operations.

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

What are the major elements of JIT?

According to JIT, an approach to reduce product variation is

________ refers to the goal of having a setup time of less than 10 minutes.

Just- in- time (JIT) systems prefer that production is done is large lot sizes.

The pull method is when the production of an item begins in advance of customer needs.

Kanban cards are required for a just- in- time system.

What are the characteristics of just- in- time partnerships with respect to quantities?

A supplier to a company using JIT II

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

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

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

The JIT concept will not work without the proper environment. Which one of the following characteristics is most common to firms that have successfully implemented a JIT system?

What are the two techniques for creating lean system layouts?

Generally describe some setup reduction ideas that a manufacturing company can apply.

For firms along the supply chain, two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include and .

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Filters

Exam 8: Quality and Process Improvement

Implementing a JIT system

Mixed model production requires

Which one of the following is not one of the characteristics of JIT systems?

The just- in- time (JIT) philosophy is the belief that wastes can be eliminated by cutting inventory and removing non- value- added activities in operations.

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

What are the major elements of JIT?

According to JIT, an approach to reduce product variation is

________ refers to the goal of having a setup time of less than 10 minutes.

Just- in- time (JIT) systems prefer that production is done is large lot sizes.

The pull method is when the production of an item begins in advance of customer needs.

Kanban cards are required for a just- in- time system.

What are the characteristics of just- in- time partnerships with respect to quantities?

A supplier to a company using JIT II

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

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

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

The JIT concept will not work without the proper environment. Which one of the following characteristics is most common to firms that have successfully implemented a JIT system?

What are the two techniques for creating lean system layouts?

Generally describe some setup reduction ideas that a manufacturing company can apply.

For firms along the supply chain, two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include ________ and ________ .

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Filters

For firms along the supply chain, two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include and .