Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an element of Lean production?

Accepted Answer

A)  to have only the required inventory when needed 
B)  to increase queue lengths 
C)  to improve quality to zero defects 
D)  to reduce setup times 
A)  to have only the required inventory when needed 
B)  to increase queue lengths 
C)  to improve quality to zero defects 
D)  to reduce setup times B

Question 2

Recent developments in Lean thinking have combined these principles with Six Sigma and with supply chain management.Pick either one of these programs and describe its elements.Then provide an example from current business news of an operation or supply chain that has embraced these principles.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary.
Lean Six Sigma combines the organizational elements and tools of Six Sigma,with Lean's focus on waste reduction.As Paul Mullenhour and Jamie Flinchbaugh put it,"Lean encourages action along a broad front by empowering people at all levels to contribute.This allows organizations to welcome challenges and implement improvement initiatives...Six Sigma brings the discipline of define,measure,analyze,improve and control,as well as the rigor of statistical analysis,to identify a root cause,sustain improvement and provide the solid measurements that create a balanced scorecard."
Some practitioners and researchers have moved beyond Lean production to what can be called Lean supply chain management.In a nutshell,Lean supply chain management seeks to minimize the level of resources required to carry out all supply chain activities.Lean principles are applied to eliminate waste in a firm's sourcing and logistics activities,as well as within the firm's internal operations.But it doesn't end there.The Lean philosophy is applied to all relevant flows - physical,informational,and monetary - and,where possible,to supply chain partners.This means that firms might need to work closely with key partners to eliminate waste within their operations.

Question 3

In the water and rocks analogy for lean:

Accepted Answer

A)  water represents problems. 
B)  water represents inventory. 
C)  rocks represent inventory. 
D)  water wears away rocks gradually just like continuous improvement programs improve quality. 
A)  water represents problems. 
B)  water represents inventory. 
C)  rocks represent inventory. 
D)  water wears away rocks gradually just like continuous improvement programs improve quality. B

Question 4

For a kanban system to work properly,demand rates must be relatively stable,and interruptions must be minimized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ could result in workers from one company working to solve production issues for a company from which they purchase components.

Accepted Answer

Lean suppl

Question 6

A manufacturer waits to produce until they have an order from a customer.This type of production system is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manufacturer waits to produce until they...

Question 7

A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to address poor manufacturing practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a two-card kanban system:

Accepted Answer

A)  each box of finished goods has a move card so it can be sent to the next step. 
B)  each box of raw material has a production card so it can be made into finished goods. 
C)  a downstream station pulls finished material out of a production area. 
D)  demand for more raw materials pushes finished goods to the finished goods area. 
A)  each box of finished goods has a move card so it can be sent to the next step. 
B)  each box of raw material has a production card so it can be made into finished goods. 
C)  a downstream station pulls finished material out of a production area. 
D)  demand for more raw materials pushes finished goods to the finished goods area.

Question 9

What is the Lean perspective on inventory?

Accepted Answer

The lean philosophy places a strong emph

Question 10

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a production card located in the box labeled Outgoing Parts B.Work Center 3 pulls the parts from Work Center 2.Where does the production card go?

Accepted Answer

A)  The production card remains in the same box. 
B)  The production card is placed at Work Center 3. 
C)  The production card is placed at Work Center 2. 
D)  The production card is placed in the box labeled Incoming Parts A. 
A)  The production card remains in the same box. 
B)  The production card is placed at Work Center 3. 
C)  The production card is placed at Work Center 2. 
D)  The production card is placed in the box labeled Incoming Parts A.

Question 11

Use this material requirements planning record to explain how kanbans and MRP can be used together.This plant operates on a 40-hour week,and uses a 10% safety factor on a container size of 20 units with a half-day turnaround time on a container.What features of each system should be used and for what purposes?

Accepted Answer

Companies that use both MRP and kanbans

Question 12

Describe any five of the wastes and their causes identified by the lean philosophy.

Accepted Answer

According to the lean perspective,waste,

Question 13

Lean supply chain management focuses on eliminating waste:

Accepted Answer

A)  in a firm's sourcing and logistics activities. 
B)  within a firm's internal operations. 
C)  in flows of information and money among supply chain partners. 
D)  in all of the above areas. 
A)  in a firm's sourcing and logistics activities. 
B)  within a firm's internal operations. 
C)  in flows of information and money among supply chain partners. 
D)  in all of the above areas.

Question 14

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.Work Center 3 has just pulled the Incoming Parts C box to their work station.Which of these statements is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  The move card will move backward from Work Center 3 to Work Center 2. 
B)  The production card will move backward from Work Center 3 to Work Center 2. 
C)  The move card will move forward from Work Center 3 to Work Center 4. 
D)  Despite its name, the move card doesn't actually move from one station to the next, it will simply reside at Work Center 3 until the next box is finished. 
A)  The move card will move backward from Work Center 3 to Work Center 2. 
B)  The production card will move backward from Work Center 3 to Work Center 2. 
C)  The move card will move forward from Work Center 3 to Work Center 4. 
D)  Despite its name, the move card doesn't actually move from one station to the next, it will simply reside at Work Center 3 until the next box is finished.

Question 15

Two modules are used to feed the final assembly station on an assembly line.The final assembly station must produce 250 units in an eight-hour day.Each finished unit needs two module A's and 3 module B's.The factory uses a standard sized container that can hold 25 module A's or 35 module B's.It takes 2 hours to fill and move a container of module A's,but only 90 minutes to fill and move a container of module B's.If both module assembly processes have safety factors of 15%,how many containers should be used for each? How many hours of demand will this satisfy?

Accepted Answer

The number of containers is governed by

Question 16

The term just-in-time production is used synonymously with the term Lean production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A kanban can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  a container. 
B)  a card. 
C)  a visual cue. 
D)  All of these can be kanbans. 
A)  a container. 
B)  a card. 
C)  a visual cue. 
D)  All of these can be kanbans.

Question 18

The ability of a process to produce quality output is unknown and the time to ship the output to a customer is highly variable.The combination of these two factors will lead to the waste of waiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Under two-card kanban system rules,each box of raw material must have a(n)________,while each box of finished goods must have a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

move card;

Question 20

Olivia has had enough of the theoretical equations and rejects the higher math needed to calculate the number of kanbans for her system.One approach that some organizations take in lieu of the kanban equation is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  start with one kanban and operate as fast as they can with the one, before adding more kanbans to bring them up to speed. 
B)  start with too many kanbans and gradually remove them until a problem arises. 
C)  fully load their system with inventory and produce until they cannot build product. 
D)  eliminate all inventory from the system and add material and parts until they can fill a customer order. 
A)  start with one kanban and operate as fast as they can with the one, before adding more kanbans to bring them up to speed. 
B)  start with too many kanbans and gradually remove them until a problem arises. 
C)  fully load their system with inventory and produce until they cannot build product. 
D)  eliminate all inventory from the system and add material and parts until they can fill a customer order.

Which of the following is NOT an element of Lean production?

Recent developments in Lean thinking have combined these principles with Six Sigma and with supply chain management.Pick either one of these programs and describe its elements.Then provide an example from current business news of an operation or supply chain that has embraced these principles.

In the water and rocks analogy for lean:

For a kanban system to work properly,demand rates must be relatively stable,and interruptions must be minimized.

________ could result in workers from one company working to solve production issues for a company from which they purchase components.

A manufacturer waits to produce until they have an order from a customer.This type of production system is called ________.

A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to address poor manufacturing practices.

In a two-card kanban system:

What is the Lean perspective on inventory?

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a production card located in the box labeled Outgoing Parts B.Work Center 3 pulls the parts from Work Center 2.Where does the production card go?

Describe any five of the wastes and their causes identified by the lean philosophy.

Lean supply chain management focuses on eliminating waste:

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.Work Center 3 has just pulled the Incoming Parts C box to their work station.Which of these statements is best?

The term just-in-time production is used synonymously with the term Lean production.

A kanban can be:

The ability of a process to produce quality output is unknown and the time to ship the output to a customer is highly variable.The combination of these two factors will lead to the waste of waiting.

Under two-card kanban system rules,each box of raw material must have a(n),while each box of finished goods must have a(n).

Olivia has had enough of the theoretical equations and rejects the higher math needed to calculate the number of kanbans for her system.One approach that some organizations take in lieu of the kanban equation is to:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

A: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

A: Supply Chain Information Systems

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

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Exam 13: Jitlean Production

Which of the following is NOT an element of Lean production?

Recent developments in Lean thinking have combined these principles with Six Sigma and with supply chain management.Pick either one of these programs and describe its elements.Then provide an example from current business news of an operation or supply chain that has embraced these principles.

In the water and rocks analogy for lean:

For a kanban system to work properly,demand rates must be relatively stable,and interruptions must be minimized.

________ could result in workers from one company working to solve production issues for a company from which they purchase components.

A manufacturer waits to produce until they have an order from a customer.This type of production system is called ________.

A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to address poor manufacturing practices.

In a two-card kanban system:

What is the Lean perspective on inventory?

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a production card located in the box labeled Outgoing Parts B.Work Center 3 pulls the parts from Work Center 2.Where does the production card go?

Describe any five of the wastes and their causes identified by the lean philosophy.

Lean supply chain management focuses on eliminating waste:

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.Work Center 3 has just pulled the Incoming Parts C box to their work station.Which of these statements is best?

The term just-in-time production is used synonymously with the term Lean production.

A kanban can be:

The ability of a process to produce quality output is unknown and the time to ship the output to a customer is highly variable.The combination of these two factors will lead to the waste of waiting.

Under two-card kanban system rules,each box of raw material must have a(n)________,while each box of finished goods must have a(n)________.

Olivia has had enough of the theoretical equations and rejects the higher math needed to calculate the number of kanbans for her system.One approach that some organizations take in lieu of the kanban equation is to:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

A: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

A: Supply Chain Information Systems

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

Filters

Under two-card kanban system rules,each box of raw material must have a(n),while each box of finished goods must have a(n).