Question 1

Which of the following is not considered to be a key element of JIT supplier relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) suppliers viewed as internal factory 
B) use of single-source suppliers 
C) long-term supplier relationships developed 
D) suppliers locate near customer 
E) cost and information sharing 
A) suppliers viewed as internal factory 
B) use of single-source suppliers 
C) long-term supplier relationships developed 
D) suppliers locate near customer 
E) cost and information sharing

Question 2

The system of Kanbans used to coordinate delivery of goods by suppliers can include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Filled containers delivered by the supplier 
B) Purchase approvals by the production manager 
C) Mail boxes for each supplier 
D) Empty containers with a Kanban 
E) Bar-coded Kanbans 
A) Filled containers delivered by the supplier 
B) Purchase approvals by the production manager 
C) Mail boxes for each supplier 
D) Empty containers with a Kanban 
E) Bar-coded Kanbans

Question 3

Which of the following is characteristic of the JIT philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A) Inventories are an asset 
B) Lot sizes are optimized by formula 
C) Tolerate some scrap 
D) Elimination of waste 
E) Rigidity 
A) Inventories are an asset 
B) Lot sizes are optimized by formula 
C) Tolerate some scrap 
D) Elimination of waste 
E) Rigidity

Question 4

What are the benefits of JIT?

Accepted Answer

increased flexibility,shorter

Question 5

Traditional production plans schedule ________________________ while JIT with Level Scheduling uses ________________________.

Accepted Answer

large batches at one

Question 6

Often the best quality problem resolution solution involves a complex answer as the organization is a complex organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Beliefs that help define the JIT philosophy include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Simplicity 
B) Visibility 
C) Flexibility 
D) Push production 
E) Continuous improvement 
A) Simplicity 
B) Visibility 
C) Flexibility 
D) Push production 
E) Continuous improvement

Question 8

Successfully implementing JIT requires that it be done as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

JIT is often mistakenly assumed to

Accepted Answer

A) refer to the final assembly schedule only 
B) dictate the product standards specification 
C) refer to only just-in-time manufacturing 
D) be a core element of ISO 9000 requirements 
E) be driven by the finance department long range spending plan 
A) refer to the final assembly schedule only 
B) dictate the product standards specification 
C) refer to only just-in-time manufacturing 
D) be a core element of ISO 9000 requirements 
E) be driven by the finance department long range spending plan

Question 10

The benefits of long-term relationships with a small number of suppliers include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Always getting the lowest price 
B) Focus on improving process controls 
C) Greater accountability 
D) Develop stable delivery schedules 
E) Eliminate paperwork 
A) Always getting the lowest price 
B) Focus on improving process controls 
C) Greater accountability 
D) Develop stable delivery schedules 
E) Eliminate paperwork

Question 11

One aspect of flexible resources is

Accepted Answer

A) Use of multifunction workers 
B) Relying on special equipment 
C) Use of overtime 
D) Leasing,rather than buying,equipment 
E) Variable work schedules 
A) Use of multifunction workers 
B) Relying on special equipment 
C) Use of overtime 
D) Leasing,rather than buying,equipment 
E) Variable work schedules

Question 12

In Japan,lifetime employment

Accepted Answer

A) Is a recent trend 
B) Has had little impact 
C) Is an ideal that is never achieved 
D) Is true for everyone 
E) Comprises a relatively small percentage of the total work force today 
A) Is a recent trend 
B) Has had little impact 
C) Is an ideal that is never achieved 
D) Is true for everyone 
E) Comprises a relatively small percentage of the total work force today

Question 13

JIT production workers are expected to

Accepted Answer

A) Cover up quality problems 
B) Ignore data 
C) Take responsibility in getting to the root cause of quality problems 
D) Blame problems on someone else 
E) Have a poor attitude about quality 
A) Cover up quality problems 
B) Ignore data 
C) Take responsibility in getting to the root cause of quality problems 
D) Blame problems on someone else 
E) Have a poor attitude about quality

Question 14

JIT changes happen in sequence because ________________________.

Accepted Answer

One of several reasons like: S

Question 15

JIT considers waste anything that does not add value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In JIT the workforce is viewed as

Accepted Answer

A) another resource to be managed 
B) another contractual obligation 
C) a long-term asset 
D) a short term asset 
E) an asset that must be closely managed 
A) another resource to be managed 
B) another contractual obligation 
C) a long-term asset 
D) a short term asset 
E) an asset that must be closely managed

Question 17

JIT concepts that are applicable to service organizations include use of multifunction workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Quality in just-in-time is centered on building quality into the

Accepted Answer

A) Product 
B) Maintenance of equipment 
C) Process 
D) Distribution system 
E) Workforce 
A) Product 
B) Maintenance of equipment 
C) Process 
D) Distribution system 
E) Workforce

Question 19

Frank James works for a production facility that makes car radios.His job is to insert the integrated circuits and make sure that they work correctly.He is expected to handle 20 radios per hour.The factory uses a Kanban production system with containers that hold four radios.It takes 60 minutes for Frank to receive the radios from the previous work station.The factory sets safety stock at 50 percent of demand during lead time.How many Kanbans are needed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Frank James works for a production facility...

Question 20

Which of the following is not a role of JIT management?

Accepted Answer

A) creating a JIT culture 
B) cost and information sharing 
C) serving as coaches and facilitators 
D) developing an incentive system 
E) ensuring multifunctional training occurs 
A) creating a JIT culture 
B) cost and information sharing 
C) serving as coaches and facilitators 
D) developing an incentive system 
E) ensuring multifunctional training occurs

Which of the following is not considered to be a key element of JIT supplier relationships?

The system of Kanbans used to coordinate delivery of goods by suppliers can include all of the following except

Which of the following is characteristic of the JIT philosophy?

What are the benefits of JIT?

Traditional production plans schedule while JIT with Level Scheduling uses .

Often the best quality problem resolution solution involves a complex answer as the organization is a complex organization.

Beliefs that help define the JIT philosophy include all of the following except

Successfully implementing JIT requires that it be done as quickly as possible.

JIT is often mistakenly assumed to

The benefits of long-term relationships with a small number of suppliers include all of the following except

One aspect of flexible resources is

In Japan,lifetime employment

JIT production workers are expected to

JIT changes happen in sequence because ________________________.

JIT considers waste anything that does not add value.

In JIT the workforce is viewed as

JIT concepts that are applicable to service organizations include use of multifunction workers.

Quality in just-in-time is centered on building quality into the

Which of the following is not a role of JIT management?

Introduction to Operations

Operations Strategy and Competitiveness

Product Design and Process Selection

E-Commerce and Supply Chain Management

Total Quality Management

Statistical Quality Control

Forecasting

Capacity Planning and Facility Location

Facility Layout

Work System Design

Independent Demand Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning

Resource Planning

Scheduling

Project Management

Spreadsheet Modeling: an Introduction

Introduction to Optimization

Waiting Line Models

Master Scheduling and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning

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Exam 7: Just-In-Time and Lean Systems

Which of the following is not considered to be a key element of JIT supplier relationships?

The system of Kanbans used to coordinate delivery of goods by suppliers can include all of the following except

Which of the following is characteristic of the JIT philosophy?

What are the benefits of JIT?

Traditional production plans schedule ________________________ while JIT with Level Scheduling uses ________________________.

Often the best quality problem resolution solution involves a complex answer as the organization is a complex organization.

Beliefs that help define the JIT philosophy include all of the following except

Successfully implementing JIT requires that it be done as quickly as possible.

JIT is often mistakenly assumed to

The benefits of long-term relationships with a small number of suppliers include all of the following except

One aspect of flexible resources is

In Japan,lifetime employment

JIT production workers are expected to

JIT changes happen in sequence because ________________________.

JIT considers waste anything that does not add value.

In JIT the workforce is viewed as

JIT concepts that are applicable to service organizations include use of multifunction workers.

Quality in just-in-time is centered on building quality into the

Which of the following is not a role of JIT management?

Introduction to Operations

Operations Strategy and Competitiveness

Product Design and Process Selection

E-Commerce and Supply Chain Management

Total Quality Management

Statistical Quality Control

Forecasting

Capacity Planning and Facility Location

Facility Layout

Work System Design

Independent Demand Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning

Resource Planning

Scheduling

Project Management

Spreadsheet Modeling: an Introduction

Introduction to Optimization

Waiting Line Models

Master Scheduling and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning

Filters

Traditional production plans schedule while JIT with Level Scheduling uses .