Question 1

Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In lean operations, a responsibility of the cross-trained worker is to check the quality of the work of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"Autonomation" indicates that the firm is attempting to reduce its dependence on automated equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The lean philosophy suggests that workers are:

Accepted Answer

A)  assets. 
B)  liabilities. 
C)  interchangeable. 
D)  replaceable. 
E)  to be phased out. 
A)  assets. 
B)  liabilities. 
C)  interchangeable. 
D)  replaceable. 
E)  to be phased out.

Question 5

Which of the following does not contribute to reduced setup time and cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized setup tools 
B)  standardized setup equipment 
C)  custom setup procedures for each product 
D)  use of multipurpose equipment or attachments 
E)  use of group technology 
A)  standardized setup tools 
B)  standardized setup equipment 
C)  custom setup procedures for each product 
D)  use of multipurpose equipment or attachments 
E)  use of group technology

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use __________ in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized parts; modular designs 
B)  jidoka parts; kaizen designs 
C)  modular parts; flexible designs 
D)  capable parts; automated designs 
E)  heijunka parts; kanban designs 
A)  standardized parts; modular designs 
B)  jidoka parts; kaizen designs 
C)  modular parts; flexible designs 
D)  capable parts; automated designs 
E)  heijunka parts; kanban designs

Question 8

In the lean philosophy, producing more than two order quantities represents waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:

Accepted Answer

A)  is most suited for nonrepetitive manufacturing. 
B)  cannot be implemented sequentially. 
C)  requires a wholesale commitment from the outset. 
D)  may provide a competitive advantage. 
E)  all of the choices. 
A)  is most suited for nonrepetitive manufacturing. 
B)  cannot be implemented sequentially. 
C)  requires a wholesale commitment from the outset. 
D)  may provide a competitive advantage. 
E)  all of the choices.

Question 10

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 11

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In lean operations, input resources arrive for processing only after the preceding batch has been completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Preventive maintenance is additional maintenance done immediately after a breakdown has occurred to help prevent any further breakdowns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  request 
B)  routing 
C)  bar code 
D)  kanban 
E)  kazian 
A)  request 
B)  routing 
C)  bar code 
D)  kanban 
E)  kazian

Question 18

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory space must be increased. 
B)  Inventory investment must be increased. 
C)  Major problems must be identified. 
D)  Major problems must have been solved. 
E)  Inventories must be reduced rapidly. 
A)  Inventory space must be increased. 
B)  Inventory investment must be increased. 
C)  Major problems must be identified. 
D)  Major problems must have been solved. 
E)  Inventories must be reduced rapidly.

Question 19

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)  designing in quality, insisting on quality materials, and making workers responsible for quality. 
E)  100 percent 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)  designing in quality, insisting on quality materials, and making workers responsible for quality. 
E)  100 percent inspection of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

Question 20

Building up an inventory of standard parts or modules instead of immediately producing the finished end items is the essence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  delayed differentiation. 
B)  kanban. 
C)  autonomation. 
D)  andon. 
E)  matrix management. 
A)  delayed differentiation. 
B)  kanban. 
C)  autonomation. 
D)  andon. 
E)  matrix management.

Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

In lean operations, a responsibility of the cross-trained worker is to check the quality of the work of others.

"Autonomation" indicates that the firm is attempting to reduce its dependence on automated equipment.

The lean philosophy suggests that workers are:

Which of the following does not contribute to reduced setup time and cost?

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

Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use __________ in __________.

In the lean philosophy, producing more than two order quantities represents waste.

An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:

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

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

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

In lean operations, input resources arrive for processing only after the preceding batch has been completed.

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

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

Preventive maintenance is additional maintenance done immediately after a breakdown has occurred to help prevent any further breakdowns.

A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is:

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

Building up an inventory of standard parts or modules instead of immediately producing the finished end items is the essence of:

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Work Design and Measurement

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Filters

Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use in .