Question 1

In a "pull system," a pile of inventory in front of a workstation indicates problems at that workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a JIT system,long-term relationships with suppliers are unusual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A fundamental tenet of the JIT philosophy is that workers are assets,not a cost element.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The sole purpose of housekeeping in JIT/lean operations is to enhance safety in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

JIT refers to a production system in which goods arrive for processing just as the preceding batch is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

JIT philosophy tries to eliminate work-in-process inventory because:

Accepted Answer

A)  of the savings in capital requirements. 
B)  inventory covers up recurring problems. 
C)  it frees up space for kanban storage bins. 
D)  dependency on suppliers should be increased. 
E)  all of the choices are true. 
A)  of the savings in capital requirements. 
B)  inventory covers up recurring problems. 
C)  it frees up space for kanban storage bins. 
D)  dependency on suppliers should be increased. 
E)  all of the choices are true.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an important element of personnel and organization for JIT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-trained workers 
B)  Authoritative command and control style leadership 
C)  Support from non-manufacturing personnel such as marketing and finance 
D)  Participation in kaizen (continuous improvement) 
E)  All of the choices are elements 
A)  Cross-trained workers 
B)  Authoritative command and control style leadership 
C)  Support from non-manufacturing personnel such as marketing and finance 
D)  Participation in kaizen (continuous improvement) 
E)  All of the choices are elements

Question 9

In the JIT approach,the content,sequence,and timing of employees' work processes are intentionally left flexible to allow for continuous improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-process inventory is lowered 
B)  Fewer production runs are required for each product 
C)  Holding costs are reduced 
D)  Less space is required for storage 
E)  Increased visibility of problems 
A)  In-process inventory is lowered 
B)  Fewer production runs are required for each product 
C)  Holding costs are reduced 
D)  Less space is required for storage 
E)  Increased visibility of problems

Question 11

Which one of the following is not one of the foundational building blocks of JIT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Product design 
B)  Process design 
C)  Personnel/organizational elements 
D)  Planning and controls 
E)  ERP application software 
A)  Product design 
B)  Process design 
C)  Personnel/organizational elements 
D)  Planning and controls 
E)  ERP application software

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  poka-yoke. 
B)  autonomation. 
C)  jidoka. 
D)  andon. 
E)  kanban. 
A)  poka-yoke. 
B)  autonomation. 
C)  jidoka. 
D)  andon. 
E)  kanban.

Question 13

Kanban is a system of lights used to signal problems or slowdowns in a production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

JIT systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at fairly regular intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not an element of the building blocks of JIT/lean operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  High levels of quality in products and processes 
B)  Highly specialized, narrowly focused, process design 
C)  A program of continuous improvement 
D)  Level loading production planning 
E)  Close supplier relationships 
A)  High levels of quality in products and processes 
B)  Highly specialized, narrowly focused, process design 
C)  A program of continuous improvement 
D)  Level loading production planning 
E)  Close supplier relationships

Question 16

In the JIT philosophy,the smaller the lot size,the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"Autonomation" is the JIT/lean tactic of automating the transfer of production between steps in a production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A kanban card is used to signal that work is ready to be moved to the next station.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A stable,level,mixed product model production schedule is not advantageous or necessary for JIT/lean systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

JIT purchasing requires frequent bidding for contracts by multiple sources to ensure the buyer of competitive prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: A: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

In a "pull system," a pile of inventory in front of a workstation indicates problems at that workstation.

In a JIT system,long-term relationships with suppliers are unusual.

A fundamental tenet of the JIT philosophy is that workers are assets,not a cost element.

A benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

The sole purpose of housekeeping in JIT/lean operations is to enhance safety in the workplace.

JIT refers to a production system in which goods arrive for processing just as the preceding batch is completed.

JIT philosophy tries to eliminate work-in-process inventory because:

Which of the following is not an important element of personnel and organization for JIT?

In the JIT approach,the content,sequence,and timing of employees' work processes are intentionally left flexible to allow for continuous improvement.

Which of the following is not a benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems?

Which one of the following is not one of the foundational building blocks of JIT?

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

Kanban is a system of lights used to signal problems or slowdowns in a production process.

JIT systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at fairly regular intervals.

Which of the following is not an element of the building blocks of JIT/lean operations?

In the JIT philosophy,the smaller the lot size,the better.

"Autonomation" is the JIT/lean tactic of automating the transfer of production between steps in a production process.

A kanban card is used to signal that work is ready to be moved to the next station.

A stable,level,mixed product model production schedule is not advantageous or necessary for JIT/lean systems.

JIT purchasing requires frequent bidding for contracts by multiple sources to ensure the buyer of competitive prices.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

A: Product Design

B: Product Design

A: Strategic Capacity Planning

B: Strategic Capacity Planning

A: Process Design and Facility Layout

B: Process Design and Facility Layout

A: Design of Work Systems

B: Design of Work Systems

A: Location Planning and Analysis

B: Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

A: Statistical Quality Control

B: Statistical Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

B: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

A: Waiting-Line Analysis

B: Waiting-Line Analysis

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