Exam 7: Just-In-Time and Lean Systems

An improvement tool that utilizes cross-functional teams to plan and deliver improvements to specific processes during two- or three-day marathon sessions is called a ___________________.

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With JIT there are two types of Kanban cards, production Kanban and __________ Kanban.

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Describe the "kaizen blitz."

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This is an improvement tool that utilizes cross-functional teams to plan and deliver improvements to specific processes during two- or three-day marathon sessions. This process allows a small group of people to concentrate on a bit-size chunk of the problem for a short period of time. Companies find that a kaizen blitz can quickly deliver dramatic and low-cost improvements to processes.

Consider a workstation that can process 4 units per minute. It takes 2 hours to receive an order from the previous station. The container size is 10 units. The factory sets safety stock at 20 percent of demand during lead time. How many kanbans are needed for the workstation?

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Question 4

Unlike JIT traditional quality control systems use

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What must happen before it is possible to operate successfully with JIT?

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Question 6

One aspect of flexible resources is

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Question 7

With a kaizen system there is no excess production because the only products and quantities produced are those specified by the kaizen.

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JIT considers waste anything that does not add value.

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Question 9

__________ are groups of workers who are responsible for every aspect of their business.

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

The role of production employees in JIT includes all of the following except

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Question 12

JIT can be traced back to the early 1900's but no one can argue that the philosophy gained worldwide prominence

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Question 13

Services organizations cannot use the JIT philosophy to reduce cycle time.

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The philosophy of JIT

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Question 15

JIT manufacturing cannot succeed if __________costs are too high.

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Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bottom-round management?

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Question 17

The number of kanbans or containers needed at a workstation is dependent on all except which of the following?

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Question 18

What are three reasons that respect for people is important in JIT?

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Question 19

Consider a workstation that can process 4 units per minute. It takes 10 minutes to receive an order from the previous station. The container size is 10 units. The factory sets safety stock at 20 percent of demand during lead time. How many kanbans are needed for the workstation?

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An improvement tool that utilizes cross-functional teams to plan and deliver improvements to specific processes during two- or three-day marathon sessions is called a ___________________.

With JIT there are two types of Kanban cards, production Kanban and __________ Kanban.

Describe the "kaizen blitz."

Consider a workstation that can process 4 units per minute. It takes 2 hours to receive an order from the previous station. The container size is 10 units. The factory sets safety stock at 20 percent of demand during lead time. How many kanbans are needed for the workstation?

Unlike JIT traditional quality control systems use

What must happen before it is possible to operate successfully with JIT?

One aspect of flexible resources is

With a kaizen system there is no excess production because the only products and quantities produced are those specified by the kaizen.

JIT considers waste anything that does not add value.

__________ are groups of workers who are responsible for every aspect of their business.

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

The role of production employees in JIT includes all of the following except

JIT can be traced back to the early 1900's but no one can argue that the philosophy gained worldwide prominence

Services organizations cannot use the JIT philosophy to reduce cycle time.

The philosophy of JIT

JIT manufacturing cannot succeed if __________costs are too high.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bottom-round management?

The number of kanbans or containers needed at a workstation is dependent on all except which of the following?

What are three reasons that respect for people is important in JIT?

Consider a workstation that can process 4 units per minute. It takes 10 minutes to receive an order from the previous station. The container size is 10 units. The factory sets safety stock at 20 percent of demand during lead time. How many kanbans are needed for the workstation?

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