Question 1

Is there a connection between lean production and social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Lean production attempts to drive out wa

Question 2

Which one of the following competitive priorities is most often emphasized in JIT production?

Accepted Answer

A)  low cost 
B)  high- performance design 
C)  product flexibility 
D)  volume flexibility 
A)  low cost 
B)  high- performance design 
C)  product flexibility 
D)  volume flexibility

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Early shipments to a company utilizing a JIT system result in

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased production costs for the company. 
B)  stockouts for the company. 
C)  back orders for the company. 
D)  extra inventory for the company. 
A)  decreased production costs for the company. 
B)  stockouts for the company. 
C)  back orders for the company. 
D)  extra inventory for the company.

Question 6

JIT systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the quality level of the product. 
B)  increase pipeline inventory, allowing the organization to buffer against demand uncertainties. 
C)  enable schedules to utilize machine capacities more efficiently. 
D)  increase manufacturing lead time because of the increase in waiting time. 
A)  increase the quality level of the product. 
B)  increase pipeline inventory, allowing the organization to buffer against demand uncertainties. 
C)  enable schedules to utilize machine capacities more efficiently. 
D)  increase manufacturing lead time because of the increase in waiting time.

Question 7

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 8

Cross- training is a common JIT tactic to improve flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Comment on structuring a facility with a flexible workforce.

Accepted Answer

Employees in a flexible workforce can be

Question 10

Superior features and volume flexibility are the most emphasized features in lean systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Companies have adopted various slogans to describe initiatives to develop lean systems. Which one of the following slogans would not be consistent with the philosophy of lean systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  hidden inventory 
B)  material as needed 
C)  synchronous manufacturing 
D)  stockless production 
A)  hidden inventory 
B)  material as needed 
C)  synchronous manufacturing 
D)  stockless production

Question 12

The reward and benefits systems in place in companies need not be reviewed with the implementation of a lean system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lean systems are operating systems that are designed to create efficient processes by taking a total systems perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Just- in- time (JIT) systems inspect quality in the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are many requirements for the successful implementation of the JIT system of production. Which one of the following is not such a requirement of the JIT system?

Accepted Answer

A)  short setup time 
B)  uniform assembly schedule 
C)  low machine failure and low defects 
D)  substantial natural resources 
A)  short setup time 
B)  uniform assembly schedule 
C)  low machine failure and low defects 
D)  substantial natural resources

Question 19

All of the following wastes but one often occur in the firms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Overproduction 
B)  Defects 
C)  Motion 
D)  Overutilization of employees 
A)  Overproduction 
B)  Defects 
C)  Motion 
D)  Overutilization of employees

Question 20

When implementing a JIT system,

Accepted Answer

A)  it is critical to develop a master production schedule that changes frequently as forecasts change. 
B)  management should base the reward system on production volume. 
C)  the plant layout is the only environmental characteristic that need not be analyzed. 
D)  managers can mitigate some of the effects of worker stress by judiciously using safety stocks and emphasizing material flows rather than worker pace. 
A)  it is critical to develop a master production schedule that changes frequently as forecasts change. 
B)  management should base the reward system on production volume. 
C)  the plant layout is the only environmental characteristic that need not be analyzed. 
D)  managers can mitigate some of the effects of worker stress by judiciously using safety stocks and emphasizing material flows rather than worker pace.

Is there a connection between lean production and social responsibility?

Which one of the following competitive priorities is most often emphasized in JIT production?

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

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Early shipments to a company utilizing a JIT system result in

JIT systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes

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

Cross- training is a common JIT tactic to improve flexibility.

Comment on structuring a facility with a flexible workforce.

Superior features and volume flexibility are the most emphasized features in lean systems.

Companies have adopted various slogans to describe initiatives to develop lean systems. Which one of the following slogans would not be consistent with the philosophy of lean systems?

The reward and benefits systems in place in companies need not be reviewed with the implementation of a lean system.

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.

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

Lean systems are operating systems that are designed to create efficient processes by taking a total systems perspective.

Just- in- time (JIT) systems inspect quality in the product.

There are many requirements for the successful implementation of the JIT system of production. Which one of the following is not such a requirement of the JIT system?

All of the following wastes but one often occur in the firms.

When implementing a JIT system,

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

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Exam 8: Quality and Process Improvement

Is there a connection between lean production and social responsibility?

Which one of the following competitive priorities is most often emphasized in JIT production?

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

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Early shipments to a company utilizing a JIT system result in

JIT systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes

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

Cross- training is a common JIT tactic to improve flexibility.

Comment on structuring a facility with a flexible workforce.

Superior features and volume flexibility are the most emphasized features in lean systems.

Companies have adopted various slogans to describe initiatives to develop lean systems. Which one of the following slogans would not be consistent with the philosophy of lean systems?

The reward and benefits systems in place in companies need not be reviewed with the implementation of a lean system.

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.

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

Lean systems are operating systems that are designed to create efficient processes by taking a total systems perspective.

Just- in- time (JIT) systems inspect quality in the product.

There are many requirements for the successful implementation of the JIT system of production. Which one of the following is not such a requirement of the JIT system?

All of the following wastes but one often occur in the firms.

When implementing a JIT system,

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