Question 1

Preventive maintenance is typically given very low priority in just- in- time systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When suppliers are encouraged to locate near manufacturing plants, the goal of the JIT partnership is to reduce ________ inventory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When suppliers are encouraged to locate near...

Question 3

With respect to JIT systems, what is the advantage of standardized components?

Accepted Answer

Standardization tends to incre

Question 4

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 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

The customer in a company that uses JIT is considered what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the customer 
B)  defined as the end user 
C)  the next person or machine to use or further the current process 
D)  seldom needed to evaluate the quality of the finished product 
A)  the customer 
B)  defined as the end user 
C)  the next person or machine to use or further the current process 
D)  seldom needed to evaluate the quality of the finished product

Question 7

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 8

One benefit of a lean system is that it increases equipment utilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the advantages of producing in small lots?

Accepted Answer

Small lots reduce in

Question 10

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 result in a decrease in safety stock and work- in- process inventory. 
C)  JIT systems can be implemented in any production environment. 
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 result in a decrease in safety stock and work- in- process inventory. 
C)  JIT systems can be implemented in any production environment. 
D)  JIT systems result in an increase in manufacturing lead times.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List the JIT scheduling tactics.

Accepted Answer

JIT scheduling tactics include communica

Question 13

Which of the following will result if the goals of JIT partnerships are met?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory in transit is replaced by on- site inventory. 
B)  As suppliers are located closer to facilities, in- transit inventory decreases 
C)  Receiving activity and inspection are outsourced for incoming goods. 
D)  The number of suppliers increases. 
A)  Inventory in transit is replaced by on- site inventory. 
B)  As suppliers are located closer to facilities, in- transit inventory decreases 
C)  Receiving activity and inspection are outsourced for incoming goods. 
D)  The number of suppliers increases.

Question 14

Use of value stream mapping requires construction of a current state drawing, a future state drawing, and an implementation plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are operating systems that are designed...

Question 16

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 17

Table $8.2$
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 8.2. 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 18

The final assembly schedule in a JIT system

Accepted Answer

A)  allow daily changes in demand levels, regardless of size, to be incorporated immediately into the work center schedules. 
B)  should be developed for each product independent of the process requirements for the other products. 
C)  strives to create a uniform flow at the work centers in the plant. 
D)  avoids the use of small lot sizes because they create many production orders and cause confusion. 
A)  allow daily changes in demand levels, regardless of size, to be incorporated immediately into the work center schedules. 
B)  should be developed for each product independent of the process requirements for the other products. 
C)  strives to create a uniform flow at the work centers in the plant. 
D)  avoids the use of small lot sizes because they create many production orders and cause confusion.

Question 19

Since the service organizations have limited use of inventory, JIT concepts are a relevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Table $8.1$
A toy company uses a kanban system to make a metal fastener that is a component of several toys. The waiting time for a container of the fasteners during production is $0.25$ day; average processing time is $0.15$ day per container. Each container holds 200 fasteners. The company uses 2000 fasteners a day in the production of its product.
-Use the information in Table 8.1. 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

Preventive maintenance is typically given very low priority in just- in- time systems.

When suppliers are encouraged to locate near manufacturing plants, the goal of the JIT partnership is to reduce ________ inventory.

With respect to JIT systems, what is the advantage of standardized components?

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

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

The customer in a company that uses JIT is considered what?

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

One benefit of a lean system is that it increases equipment utilization.

What are the advantages of producing in small lots?

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

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

List the JIT scheduling tactics.

Which of the following will result if the goals of JIT partnerships are met?

Use of value stream mapping requires construction of a current state drawing, a future state drawing, and an implementation plan.

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

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

The final assembly schedule in a JIT system

Since the service organizations have limited use of inventory, JIT concepts are a relevant.

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Exam 8: Quality and Process Improvement

Preventive maintenance is typically given very low priority in just- in- time systems.

When suppliers are encouraged to locate near manufacturing plants, the goal of the JIT partnership is to reduce ________ inventory.

With respect to JIT systems, what is the advantage of standardized components?

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

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

The customer in a company that uses JIT is considered what?

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

One benefit of a lean system is that it increases equipment utilization.

What are the advantages of producing in small lots?

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

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

List the JIT scheduling tactics.

Which of the following will result if the goals of JIT partnerships are met?

Use of value stream mapping requires construction of a current state drawing, a future state drawing, and an implementation plan.

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

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

The final assembly schedule in a JIT system

Since the service organizations have limited use of inventory, JIT concepts are a relevant.

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