Exam 8: Quality and Process Improvement

With implementation of lean systems, activities such as scheduling, expediting, and improving productivity become part of the duties of lower- level personnel.

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

The just- in- time (JIT) philosophy is about

Daily production schedules in high volume, make- to- stock environments must be ________ for extended periods.

The 5S term referring to organization of the work area so that it easy to find what is needed, would be ________ .

What are the organizational issues companies must address before implementing a JIT system?

A(n) ________ is a JIT concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just and only as it is needed.

As a consequence of the high quality processes of JIT, close supplier partnerships are unnecessary.

The ________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running?

Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT?

In lean systems, small lot sizes are required, resulting in a large number of setups, which means companies must significantly reduce _________ .

Of the following statements, which one is most characteristic of a JIT system of production?

One goal of JIT partnerships is the elimination of in- plant inventory, in the form of raw materials, parts, or components; failure to meet this goal is a sign that suppliers are undependable.