Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lean systems often rely on a method of overhead allocation known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct-labor allocation. 
B)  capital-charge allocation. 
C)  mixed-model accounting. 
D)  activity-based costing. 
E)  indirect-labor allocation. 
A)  direct-labor allocation. 
B)  capital-charge allocation. 
C)  mixed-model accounting. 
D)  activity-based costing. 
E)  indirect-labor allocation.

Question 4

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT II. 
B)  MRP II. 
C)  SCM I. 
D)  EOQ III. 
E)  POQ II. 
A)  JIT II. 
B)  MRP II. 
C)  SCM I. 
D)  EOQ III. 
E)  POQ II.

Question 5

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A production system uses kanban cards to control production and movement of parts. One work center uses an average of 40 pieces per hour of a certain part. Standard containers hold 10 parts. The cycle time for parts containers is about 36 minutes. Management has assigned an efficiency factor of .20 to this work center. How many containers should be used to support this operation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A production system uses kanban cards to...

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

A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

Lean systems often rely on a method of overhead allocation known as:

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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

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Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

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

A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

Lean systems often rely on a method of overhead allocation known as:

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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