Question 1

A mixed-model production cycle ______.

Accepted Answer

A) refers to the production of the same mix of products every day in small quantities 
B) was pioneered by General Electric 
C) is synonymous with Henry Ford's assembly line 
D) makes use of the concept of interchangeable parts 
A) refers to the production of the same mix of products every day in small quantities 
B) was pioneered by General Electric 
C) is synonymous with Henry Ford's assembly line 
D) makes use of the concept of interchangeable parts

Question 2

Lean approaches ______.

Accepted Answer

A) focus on reducing cost 
B) optimize the manufacturing process 
C) eliminate waste 
D) ensure conformity to ISO requirements 
A) focus on reducing cost 
B) optimize the manufacturing process 
C) eliminate waste 
D) ensure conformity to ISO requirements

Question 3

Environmentally sustainable practices ______.

Accepted Answer

A) are a natural extension of lean 
B) are inconsistent with lean practices 
C) increase the challenges in applying lean principles 
D) are a substitute for lean practices 
A) are a natural extension of lean 
B) are inconsistent with lean practices 
C) increase the challenges in applying lean principles 
D) are a substitute for lean practices

Question 4

In the standardize step of 5S,we ______.

Accepted Answer

A) ensure that all activities conform to ISO specifications 
B) eliminate variation from the workflow by establishing operating procedures 
C) create a place for each item in the workplace 
D) make extensive use of Red Tags 
A) ensure that all activities conform to ISO specifications 
B) eliminate variation from the workflow by establishing operating procedures 
C) create a place for each item in the workplace 
D) make extensive use of Red Tags

Question 5

Lean operations ______.

Accepted Answer

A) have the goal of eliminating waste of any kind 
B) impact manufacturing but not service organizations 
C) produce only short-term benefits 
D) are required for ISO certification 
A) have the goal of eliminating waste of any kind 
B) impact manufacturing but not service organizations 
C) produce only short-term benefits 
D) are required for ISO certification

Question 6

In a production process,internal setup requires ______.

Accepted Answer

A) machinery to be stopped 
B) new raw materials 
C) retraining of employees 
D) adherence to price controls 
A) machinery to be stopped 
B) new raw materials 
C) retraining of employees 
D) adherence to price controls

Question 7

Which of the following is not representative of muda?

Accepted Answer

A) any activity that does not add value 
B) any activity that is unproductive 
C) waste that occurs from any variation in output 
D) any activity that impacts demand elasticity 
A) any activity that does not add value 
B) any activity that is unproductive 
C) waste that occurs from any variation in output 
D) any activity that impacts demand elasticity

Question 8

Information with regard to actual and forecasted customer demand,market opportunities,and responsibilities should be ______.

Accepted Answer

A) restricted 
B) sold 
C) transparent 
D) subject to government regulation 
A) restricted 
B) sold 
C) transparent 
D) subject to government regulation

Question 9

Which of the following is a consequence of having a global supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A) reduction in communication problems 
B) increase in speed of delivery of supplies 
C) better quality control because of easy supervision 
D) longer lead times 
A) reduction in communication problems 
B) increase in speed of delivery of supplies 
C) better quality control because of easy supervision 
D) longer lead times

Question 10

The number of Kanbans should be such that ______.

Accepted Answer

A) expected demand during lead time plus safety stock requirements must be met 
B) only expected demand during lead time must be met 
C) only safety stock requirements must be met 
D) ISO specifications are satisfied 
A) expected demand during lead time plus safety stock requirements must be met 
B) only expected demand during lead time must be met 
C) only safety stock requirements must be met 
D) ISO specifications are satisfied

Question 11

Which of the following types of waste is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A) muri-waste and decreased productivity resulting from poor system design 
B) mura-tendency to increase the carbon footprint by using resources that are not lean 
C) muda-an activity that adds high degree of value 
D) poke yoke-product or service design that reduces production costs 
A) muri-waste and decreased productivity resulting from poor system design 
B) mura-tendency to increase the carbon footprint by using resources that are not lean 
C) muda-an activity that adds high degree of value 
D) poke yoke-product or service design that reduces production costs

Question 12

One tool to visually identify and pinpoint waste is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a value stream map 
B) a histogram 
C) a process map 
D) a Pareto chart 
A) a value stream map 
B) a histogram 
C) a process map 
D) a Pareto chart

Question 13

Lean and Six Sigma ______.

Accepted Answer

A) are pretty much the same thing 
B) are both required to reduce waste and add value 
C) are now jointly referred to as Six Lean Sigma 
D) evolved at the same time 
A) are pretty much the same thing 
B) are both required to reduce waste and add value 
C) are now jointly referred to as Six Lean Sigma 
D) evolved at the same time

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of total quality management?

Accepted Answer

A) worker responsibility for quality 
B) statistical quality control 
C) the use of fail-safe methods 
D) reduction of carbon footprint 
A) worker responsibility for quality 
B) statistical quality control 
C) the use of fail-safe methods 
D) reduction of carbon footprint

Question 15

The Western saying "If it ain't broke,don't fix it" is the antithesis of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) jidoka 
B) heijunka 
C) kaizen 
D) poke yoke 
A) jidoka 
B) heijunka 
C) kaizen 
D) poke yoke

Question 16

In a level schedule,materials are pulled through the assembly line at a ______.

Accepted Answer

A) steady rate 
B) fluctuating rate 
C) flexible rate 
D) inconsistent rate 
A) steady rate 
B) fluctuating rate 
C) flexible rate 
D) inconsistent rate

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of lean health care?

Accepted Answer

A) improving the quality of care and patient experience 
B) simplifying tasks for providers 
C) better using resources to treat an expanding patient population without adding more doctors and nurses,beds,or equipment 
D) ensuring all patients are treated in an identical manner 
A) improving the quality of care and patient experience 
B) simplifying tasks for providers 
C) better using resources to treat an expanding patient population without adding more doctors and nurses,beds,or equipment 
D) ensuring all patients are treated in an identical manner

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT consistent with lean practices?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced waiting 
B) reducing transportation 
C) minimizing overproduction 
D) excess motion 
A) reduced waiting 
B) reducing transportation 
C) minimizing overproduction 
D) excess motion

Question 19

Lean concepts were used ______.

Accepted Answer

A) in 1776 by Adam Smith 
B) in the early 1900s by Henry Ford 
C) during the industrial revolution 
D) to help win World War II 
A) in 1776 by Adam Smith 
B) in the early 1900s by Henry Ford 
C) during the industrial revolution 
D) to help win World War II

Question 20

Group technology (GT)______.

Accepted Answer

A) addresses the need for product variety 
B) facilitates mass consumption 
C) increases the cost per unit of product 
D) eliminates the need for quality control 
A) addresses the need for product variety 
B) facilitates mass consumption 
C) increases the cost per unit of product 
D) eliminates the need for quality control

Exam 17: Lean Operations and Supply Chains

A mixed-model production cycle ______.

Lean approaches ______.

Environmentally sustainable practices ______.

In the standardize step of 5S,we ______.

Lean operations ______.

In a production process,internal setup requires ______.

Which of the following is not representative of muda?

Information with regard to actual and forecasted customer demand,market opportunities,and responsibilities should be ______.

Which of the following is a consequence of having a global supply chain?

The number of Kanbans should be such that ______.

Which of the following types of waste is correctly matched with its description?

One tool to visually identify and pinpoint waste is ______.

Lean and Six Sigma ______.

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of total quality management?

The Western saying "If it ain't broke,don't fix it" is the antithesis of ______.

In a level schedule,materials are pulled through the assembly line at a ______.

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of lean health care?

Which of the following is NOT consistent with lean practices?

Lean concepts were used ______.

Group technology (GT)______.

Introduction to Managing Global Operations and Supply Chains

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Project Management

Supplement: Project Management

Product and Service Innovations

Supplement: Reliability

Managing for Quality

Quality Improvement and Control Tools

Capacity Planning

Supply Chain Design and Location Planning

Process Design and Layout Planning

Supplement: Tools for Analyzing, Designing, and Selecting Processes and Layouts

Supplier Management

Logistics Management

Demand Management and Customer Service

Demand Forecasting Methods

Inventory Management

Inventory Control Models

Sales and Operations Planning

Master Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning

Supplement: Capacity Requirements Planning, MRP II, ERP, and DRP

Detailed Scheduling

Linear Programming

The Transportation Models

Waiting Line Models

Simulation

Learning Curves

Decision-Making Tools

Filters