Question 1

What are the benefits of small-lot production?

Accepted Answer

Small-lot production requires less space and capital investment than systems that incur large inventories. By producing small amounts at a time, processes can be moved physically closer together and transportation between stations can be simplified. In small-lot production, quality problems are easier to detect and employees show less tendency to let poor quality pass. Lower inventory levels make processes more dependent on each other. This is beneficial because it reveals errors and bottlenecks more quickly and gives workers an opportunity to solve them.

Question 2

The concept of allocating extra time to a schedule for planning, problem solving, and maintenance is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  preventative scheduling. 
B)  preventive maintenance. 
C)  over capacity maintenance. 
D)  under capacity scheduling. 
A)  preventative scheduling. 
B)  preventive maintenance. 
C)  over capacity maintenance. 
D)  under capacity scheduling. D

Question 3

In lean production, waste is defined as anything that does not add value to the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In a lean production system, kanban systems have been shown to handle large fluctuations in the production requirements on the final assembly line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Value stream mapping (VSM) is a tool for

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing setup times. 
B)  improving quality at the source. 
C)  analyzing process flow. 
D)  designing manufacturing cells. 
A)  reducing setup times. 
B)  improving quality at the source. 
C)  analyzing process flow. 
D)  designing manufacturing cells.

Question 6

Lower inventory levels make processes

Accepted Answer

A)  less dependent on each other while keeping bottlenecks hidden. 
B)  less dependent on each other while revealing bottlenecks more quickly. 
C)  more dependent on each other while revealing bottlenecks more quickly. 
D)  more dependent on each other while keeping bottlenecks hidden. 
A)  less dependent on each other while keeping bottlenecks hidden. 
B)  less dependent on each other while revealing bottlenecks more quickly. 
C)  more dependent on each other while revealing bottlenecks more quickly. 
D)  more dependent on each other while keeping bottlenecks hidden.

Question 7

To keep machines running, firms can use either breakdown maintenance or preventative maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Takt time is the pace at which production output is aligned with machine capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What role does the elimination of waste play in lean production?

Accepted Answer

The elimination of waste, or muda in Jap

Question 10

One benefit of small-lot production is that workers show fewer tendencies to let poor quality pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a kanban and how is it used in a pull system?

Accepted Answer

Kanban is the Japanese word for card. In

Question 12

Improved scheduling of materials, workers, and machines will most generally affect

Accepted Answer

A)  processing time. 
B)  move time. 
C)  waiting time. 
D)  setup time. 
A)  processing time. 
B)  move time. 
C)  waiting time. 
D)  setup time.

Question 13

Small-lot production reduces lead time but increases quality problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Internal setup activities can be performed when a process is running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Manufacturing cells are comprised of similar machines to process a family of parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Total productive maintenance combines preventive maintenance with kaizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A workstation's output is 200 bottles of wine per hour. It takes 30 minutes to receive a withdrawal kanban of corks from the previous workstation. The withdrawal kanban is attached to a container holding 30 corks. The process uses a safety factor of 20 percent. What is the number of withdrawal kanbans needed to support the bottling process?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  2 
C)  8 
D)  4 
A)  10 
B)  2 
C)  8 
D)  4

Question 18

A push system prevents both overproduction and underproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not considered a benefit of lean production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reductions in manufacturing cycle time 
B)  reductions in inventory 
C)  reductions in labour costs 
D)  increases in automation 
A)  Reductions in manufacturing cycle time 
B)  reductions in inventory 
C)  reductions in labour costs 
D)  increases in automation

Question 20

The output of a manufacturing cell is changed by adding or removing workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the benefits of small-lot production?

The concept of allocating extra time to a schedule for planning, problem solving, and maintenance is known as

In lean production, waste is defined as anything that does not add value to the product.

In a lean production system, kanban systems have been shown to handle large fluctuations in the production requirements on the final assembly line.

Value stream mapping (VSM) is a tool for

Lower inventory levels make processes

To keep machines running, firms can use either breakdown maintenance or preventative maintenance.

Takt time is the pace at which production output is aligned with machine capacity.

What role does the elimination of waste play in lean production?

One benefit of small-lot production is that workers show fewer tendencies to let poor quality pass.

What is a kanban and how is it used in a pull system?

Improved scheduling of materials, workers, and machines will most generally affect

Small-lot production reduces lead time but increases quality problems.

Internal setup activities can be performed when a process is running.

Manufacturing cells are comprised of similar machines to process a family of parts.

Total productive maintenance combines preventive maintenance with kaizen.

A push system prevents both overproduction and underproduction.

Which of the following is not considered a benefit of lean production?

The output of a manufacturing cell is changed by adding or removing workers.

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Exam 16: Lean Systems

What are the benefits of small-lot production?

The concept of allocating extra time to a schedule for planning, problem solving, and maintenance is known as

In lean production, waste is defined as anything that does not add value to the product.

In a lean production system, kanban systems have been shown to handle large fluctuations in the production requirements on the final assembly line.

Value stream mapping (VSM) is a tool for

Lower inventory levels make processes

To keep machines running, firms can use either breakdown maintenance or preventative maintenance.

Takt time is the pace at which production output is aligned with machine capacity.

What role does the elimination of waste play in lean production?

One benefit of small-lot production is that workers show fewer tendencies to let poor quality pass.

What is a kanban and how is it used in a pull system?

Improved scheduling of materials, workers, and machines will most generally affect

Small-lot production reduces lead time but increases quality problems.

Internal setup activities can be performed when a process is running.

Manufacturing cells are comprised of similar machines to process a family of parts.

Total productive maintenance combines preventive maintenance with kaizen.

A push system prevents both overproduction and underproduction.

Which of the following is not considered a benefit of lean production?

The output of a manufacturing cell is changed by adding or removing workers.

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Product Design

Service Design

Processes and Technology

Capacity and Facilities Design

Human Resources

Project Management

Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design

Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Sales and Operations Planning

Resource Planning

Scheduling

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