Question 1

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although transitioning to a lean system can be a powerful means of improving performance, some believe that using __________ along with lean can lead to even better results.

Accepted Answer

A)  kaizen 
B)  EOQ 
C)  Six Sigma 
D)  JIT 
E)  Jidoka 
A)  kaizen 
B)  EOQ 
C)  Six Sigma 
D)  JIT 
E)  Jidoka

Question 3

Lean purchasing requires frequent contract bidding by multiple sources to ensure the buyer of competitive prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ultimate goal in a lean system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  low to moderate levels of inventory. 
B)  high quality, zero defects. 
C)  minimal waste (less than 6 percent). 
D)  balanced and rapid flow. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  low to moderate levels of inventory. 
B)  high quality, zero defects. 
C)  minimal waste (less than 6 percent). 
D)  balanced and rapid flow. 
E)  all of these.

Question 5

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a lean environment, anything not essential to the product or process is viewed as waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling the items to be produced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fast and simple are two common threads that run through the four building blocks of lean operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Engineering changes should not be made in the six-month period following the introduction of a new product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a pull system, the accumulation of excessive inventory in front of a workstation is avoided even if there are problems such as equipment failure at that workstation which prevent it from completing its work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

Accepted Answer

A)  kaizen. 
B)  kanban. 
C)  autonomation. 
D)  automation. 
E)  100 percent inspection. 
A)  kaizen. 
B)  kanban. 
C)  autonomation. 
D)  automation. 
E)  100 percent inspection.

Question 13

The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The goals of both kanban and MRP include:

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth rates of output. 
B)  reduction of inventories. 
C)  explosion of materials required. 
D)  determination of capacity required. 
E)  larger lot sizes. 
A)  smooth rates of output. 
B)  reduction of inventories. 
C)  explosion of materials required. 
D)  determination of capacity required. 
E)  larger lot sizes.

Question 15

Process design that supports lean does not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  production flexibility. 
B)  duplicate facilities. 
C)  setup time reduction. 
D)  minimal inventory storage. 
E)  small lot sizes. 
A)  production flexibility. 
B)  duplicate facilities. 
C)  setup time reduction. 
D)  minimal inventory storage. 
E)  small lot sizes.

Question 16

Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The four building blocks of lean operations are: product design, process design, personnel/organizational elements, and manufacturing planning and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT II. 
B)  MRP II. 
C)  SCM I. 
D)  EOQ III. 
E)  POQ II. 
A)  JIT II. 
B)  MRP II. 
C)  SCM I. 
D)  EOQ III. 
E)  POQ II.

Question 20

Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: JIT and Lean Operations

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

Although transitioning to a lean system can be a powerful means of improving performance, some believe that using __________ along with lean can lead to even better results.

Lean purchasing requires frequent contract bidding by multiple sources to ensure the buyer of competitive prices.

The ultimate goal in a lean system is:

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

In a lean environment, anything not essential to the product or process is viewed as waste.

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling the items to be produced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

Fast and simple are two common threads that run through the four building blocks of lean operations.

Engineering changes should not be made in the six-month period following the introduction of a new product.

In a pull system, the accumulation of excessive inventory in front of a workstation is avoided even if there are problems such as equipment failure at that workstation which prevent it from completing its work.

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

The term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

The goals of both kanban and MRP include:

Process design that supports lean does not include:

Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

The four building blocks of lean operations are: product design, process design, personnel/organizational elements, and manufacturing planning and control.

The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

RELIABILITY – Static

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Decision Theory– Static

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Work Design and Measurement

learning curve– Static

Location Planning and Analysis

The Transportation Model– Static

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Acceptance Sampling– Static

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Maintenance– Static

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Filters