Exam 7: Just-In-Time and Lean Systems

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

The broad view of JIT is now often termed __________________________.

The objective of quality at the source is not only to identify a quality problem, but also to

Traditional manufacturing operations are based on the assumption that

By focusing on __________ processes, JIT is able to achieve high-volume production of high-quality, low-cost products.

By focusing on value-added processes, JIT is able to achieve high-volume production of high-quality, low-cost products.

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

What is the difference between traditional and cell manufacturing?

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

The broad view of JIT is now often termed lean production or lean systems.

Quality problems in manufacturing can come from many sources, including all of the following except

Matt Dillon works for a production facility that makes ball point pens. His job is to place the spring on the central ink insert. He is expected to process 200 inserts per hour. The factory uses a Kanban production system with containers that hold 50 inserts. It takes 30 minutes for Frank to receive the inserts from the previous work station. The factory sets safety stock at 40 percent of demand during lead time. How many Kanbans are needed?

Name three ways that quality at the source includes more than manufacturing.

JIT is applies to

Uniform plant loading involves

In the broad view of the organization everyone should have

It the goal is to reduce the amount of inventory in the system, the number of Kanban cards should

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

JIT is a __________ system.

JIT facilities are lacking in floor space.