Question 1

A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:

Accepted Answer

A) smooth production 
B) minimize inventory 
C) obtain high quality 
D) reduce overhead 
E) eliminate inventory 
A) smooth production 
B) minimize inventory 
C) obtain high quality 
D) reduce overhead 
E) eliminate inventory

Question 2

The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:

Accepted Answer

A) designing quality into products and processes 
B) insisting vendors provide high quality materials 
C) making workers responsible for producing high quality 
D) A, B and C 
E) 100% inspection of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods 
A) designing quality into products and processes 
B) insisting vendors provide high quality materials 
C) making workers responsible for producing high quality 
D) A, B and C 
E) 100% inspection of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods

Question 5

A benefit of lean systems is that lead times are increased allowing more time for processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The activities controlled in the same way by kanban and MRP II is the determination of:

Accepted Answer

A) rates of output 
B) products to be built 
C) materials required 
D) capacity required 
E) feedback information 
A) rates of output 
B) products to be built 
C) materials required 
D) capacity required 
E) feedback information

Question 8

The single-minute exchange of die is a system for reducing defective product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:

The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

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

The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:

A benefit of lean systems is that lead times are increased allowing more time for processing.

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

The activities controlled in the same way by kanban and MRP II is the determination of:

The single-minute exchange of die is a system for reducing defective product.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Work Design and Measurement

Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Extension 4: Reliability

Extension 5: Decision Theory

Extension 7: Learning Curves

Extension 8: The Transportation Model

Extension 10: Acceptance Sampling

Extension 14: Maintenance

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Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:

The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

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

The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:

A benefit of lean systems is that lead times are increased allowing more time for processing.

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

The activities controlled in the same way by kanban and MRP II is the determination of:

The single-minute exchange of die is a system for reducing defective product.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Work Design and Measurement

Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Extension 4: Reliability

Extension 5: Decision Theory

Extension 7: Learning Curves

Extension 8: The Transportation Model

Extension 10: Acceptance Sampling

Extension 14: Maintenance

Filters