Question 1

JIT makes quality cheaper because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost of low quality can be hidden in inventory. 
B)  JIT adds more buffers to the system. 
C)  JIT prevents long runs of defects. 
D)  B and C 
E)  A, B and C 
A)  the cost of low quality can be hidden in inventory. 
B)  JIT adds more buffers to the system. 
C)  JIT prevents long runs of defects. 
D)  B and C 
E)  A, B and C C

Question 2

In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Who is credited with coining the phrase, "Inventory is evil"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poka Yoke 
B)  Pat "Keiretsu" Morita 
C)  Kanban Polka 
D)  Shigeo Shingo 
E)  Taiichi Ohno 
A)  Poka Yoke 
B)  Pat "Keiretsu" Morita 
C)  Kanban Polka 
D)  Shigeo Shingo 
E)  Taiichi Ohno D

Question 4

Labor cost for setup is $500/hour. If the plant plans on level material use and operates 100 days per year, determine the time it takes to set up.

Accepted Answer

S = = = $150
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Question 5

A common JIT layout tactic is to maximize distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lead time for computers is 7 days with daily demand of 5 computers and a safety stock of 1 day. Each kanban holds 5 computers. What is the correct number of kanbans?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.5 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  7 
E)  8 
A)  4.5 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  7 
E)  8

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding JIT inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It exists just in case something goes wrong. 
B)  It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. 
C)  It hides variability. 
D)  It is minimized with large lot production. 
E)  It increases if setup costs decrease. 
A)  It exists just in case something goes wrong. 
B)  It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. 
C)  It hides variability. 
D)  It is minimized with large lot production. 
E)  It increases if setup costs decrease.

Question 8

Excess bags of basic commodities such as flour and sugar that are stored in a restaurant's kitchen represent which of the following wastes?

Accepted Answer

A)  overproduction 
B)  queues 
C)  transportation 
D)  inventory 
E)  defective product 
A)  overproduction 
B)  queues 
C)  transportation 
D)  inventory 
E)  defective product

Question 9

Employee empowerment is unnecessary in the Toyota Production System, because automation and powerful information systems reduce the need for employee creativity and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A repetitive manufacturing firm is planning on level material use. The following information has been collected. Currently, the firm operates 250 days per year.
   (a) What is the setup cost, based on the desired lot size?
(b) What is the setup time, based on $50 per hour setup labor?

Accepted Answer

(a) S = leads to = and S = $9.

Question 12

Differentiate between a push and a pull system.

Accepted Answer

A push system dumps orders on the next d

Question 13

Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers in JIT partnerships?

Accepted Answer

A)  having too many customers 
B)  delivery to the point of use 
C)  having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality 
D)  large lot sizes 
E)  customers' infrequent engineering changes 
A)  having too many customers 
B)  delivery to the point of use 
C)  having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality 
D)  large lot sizes 
E)  customers' infrequent engineering changes

Question 14

Which of the following is often added to the 5Ss by U.S. managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security 
B)  Support/maintenance 
C)  Standardize 
D)  Supersize 
E)  Sales 
A)  Security 
B)  Support/maintenance 
C)  Standardize 
D)  Supersize 
E)  Sales

Question 15

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 16

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes.

Accepted Answer

The seven are: overproduction,

Question 17

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests to signal problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The list of 5Ss, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" category. 
B)  reducing inventory, in the "standardize" category. 
C)  increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" category. 
D)  eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" category. 
E)  building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" category. 
A)  identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" category. 
B)  reducing inventory, in the "standardize" category. 
C)  increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" category. 
D)  eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" category. 
E)  building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" category.

Question 19

What does the Japanese word "kanban" mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  low inventory 
B)  employee empowerment 
C)  card 
D)  continuous improvement 
E)  lot size of one 
A)  low inventory 
B)  employee empowerment 
C)  card 
D)  continuous improvement 
E)  lot size of one

Question 20

Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just-in-time (JIT) 
B)  Toyota Production System (TPS) 
C)  Lean operations 
D)  Material requirements planning (MRP) 
E)  kanban 
A)  Just-in-time (JIT) 
B)  Toyota Production System (TPS) 
C)  Lean operations 
D)  Material requirements planning (MRP) 
E)  kanban

Exam 15: Lean Operations

JIT makes quality cheaper because:

In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Who is credited with coining the phrase, "Inventory is evil"?

Labor cost for setup is $500/hour. If the plant plans on level material use and operates 100 days per year, determine the time it takes to set up.

A common JIT layout tactic is to maximize distance.

Lead time for computers is 7 days with daily demand of 5 computers and a safety stock of 1 day. Each kanban holds 5 computers. What is the correct number of kanbans?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding JIT inventory?

Excess bags of basic commodities such as flour and sugar that are stored in a restaurant's kitchen represent which of the following wastes?

Employee empowerment is unnecessary in the Toyota Production System, because automation and powerful information systems reduce the need for employee creativity and decision making.

JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost.

A repetitive manufacturing firm is planning on level material use. The following information has been collected. Currently, the firm operates 250 days per year. (a) What is the setup cost, based on the desired lot size? (b) What is the setup time, based on $50 per hour setup labor?

Differentiate between a push and a pull system.

Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers in JIT partnerships?

Which of the following is often added to the 5Ss by U.S. managers?

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

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes.

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests to signal problems.

The list of 5Ss, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by:

What does the Japanese word "kanban" mean?

Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?

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