Question 1

Reducing setup time is important because it:

Accepted Answer

A) Increases available capacity 
B) Increases flexibility to meet schedule changes 
C) Reduces inventory 
D) All of the above 
A) Increases available capacity 
B) Increases flexibility to meet schedule changes 
C) Reduces inventory 
D) All of the above

Question 2

According to the lean philosophy,a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the concept of value stream mapping.

Accepted Answer

Value stream mapping creates a visual re

Question 4

External setups refer to actions that require stoppage of the production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

Accepted Answer

A) Delivery of large lots at frequent intervals 
B) Buyer inspection of goods and materials 
C) Multiple sources from which to purchase 
D) Long-term relationships and commitments 
A) Delivery of large lots at frequent intervals 
B) Buyer inspection of goods and materials 
C) Multiple sources from which to purchase 
D) Long-term relationships and commitments

Question 6

For production control,lean pull systems are best suited for:

Accepted Answer

A) Repetitive manufacturing 
B) Job shop production 
C) Semi-repetitive batch manufacturing 
D) Unpredictable demand 
A) Repetitive manufacturing 
B) Job shop production 
C) Semi-repetitive batch manufacturing 
D) Unpredictable demand

Question 7

The time it takes a container to complete an entire circuit consists of:

Accepted Answer

A) Move time,time used,and wait time 
B) Wait time,run time,setup time,and idle time 
C) Fill time,wait time,move time,time used,and time to be returned to be filled again 
D) None of the above 
A) Move time,time used,and wait time 
B) Wait time,run time,setup time,and idle time 
C) Fill time,wait time,move time,time used,and time to be returned to be filled again 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Toyota Production System is another term for a lean system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a work center has no empty kanban containers,the workers at the work center should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Continue to produce as much inventory as they can 
B) Produce enough inventory to meet the following day's demand 
C) Produce enough inventory to satisfy the master production schedule 
D) Stop production 
A) Continue to produce as much inventory as they can 
B) Produce enough inventory to meet the following day's demand 
C) Produce enough inventory to satisfy the master production schedule 
D) Stop production

Question 11

The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

Accepted Answer

A) Infinite 
B) One 
C) The capacity of the machine 
D) Variable according to the production requirements 
E) None of the above 
A) Infinite 
B) One 
C) The capacity of the machine 
D) Variable according to the production requirements 
E) None of the above

Question 12

What are the seven forms of waste associated with a lean system?

Accepted Answer

Overproduction,waiting time,un

Question 13

Managing quality in a lean system:

Accepted Answer

A) Is easy 
B) Means that product and service defects are never defined as waste 
C) Is done by suppliers 
D) Requires continuously exposing and correcting quality problems 
A) Is easy 
B) Means that product and service defects are never defined as waste 
C) Is done by suppliers 
D) Requires continuously exposing and correcting quality problems

Question 14

One-touch setups could require as long as 9 minutes to perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the five tenets of lean thinking? In your own words,provide a road map for implementing lean thinking in a manufacturing or service operations.

Accepted Answer

The five basic elements of lean thinking

Question 16

Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:

Accepted Answer

A) Reducing inventory 
B) Implementing a kanban system 
C) Converting internal setup time to external setup time 
D) Reducing lot sizes 
A) Reducing inventory 
B) Implementing a kanban system 
C) Converting internal setup time to external setup time 
D) Reducing lot sizes

Question 17

Lean is an example of a pull system while lean thinking is an example of a push system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Supplier management in a lean system:

Accepted Answer

A) May require co-location of supplier goods close to plants that receive delivery 
B) Means and increase in the number of suppliers for each component 
C) Generally involves short-term relationships with the buyer 
D) Usually requires additional paperwork,as compared with the non-lean system 
A) May require co-location of supplier goods close to plants that receive delivery 
B) Means and increase in the number of suppliers for each component 
C) Generally involves short-term relationships with the buyer 
D) Usually requires additional paperwork,as compared with the non-lean system

Question 19

"Gemba" refers to data collection using the company's information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Reducing setup time is important because it:

According to the lean philosophy,a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Explain the concept of value stream mapping.

External setups refer to actions that require stoppage of the production process.

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

For production control,lean pull systems are best suited for:

The time it takes a container to complete an entire circuit consists of:

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

Toyota Production System is another term for a lean system.

If a work center has no empty kanban containers,the workers at the work center should do which of the following?

The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

What are the seven forms of waste associated with a lean system?

Managing quality in a lean system:

One-touch setups could require as long as 9 minutes to perform.

What are the five tenets of lean thinking? In your own words,provide a road map for implementing lean thinking in a manufacturing or service operations.

Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:

Lean is an example of a pull system while lean thinking is an example of a push system.

Supplier management in a lean system:

"Gemba" refers to data collection using the company's information system.

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

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Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Reducing setup time is important because it:

According to the lean philosophy,a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Explain the concept of value stream mapping.

External setups refer to actions that require stoppage of the production process.

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

For production control,lean pull systems are best suited for:

The time it takes a container to complete an entire circuit consists of:

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

Toyota Production System is another term for a lean system.

If a work center has no empty kanban containers,the workers at the work center should do which of the following?

The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

What are the seven forms of waste associated with a lean system?

Managing quality in a lean system:

One-touch setups could require as long as 9 minutes to perform.

What are the five tenets of lean thinking? In your own words,provide a road map for implementing lean thinking in a manufacturing or service operations.

Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:

Lean is an example of a pull system while lean thinking is an example of a push system.

Supplier management in a lean system:

"Gemba" refers to data collection using the company's information system.

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Filters