Question 1

Mixed model production requires

Accepted Answer

A) computer scheduling. 
B) special-purpose equipment. 
C) multiskilled workers. 
D) unfocused factories. 
A) computer scheduling. 
B) special-purpose equipment. 
C) multiskilled workers. 
D) unfocused factories.

Question 2

With respect to quantities,which characteristic of JIT partnerships would be included of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) supplier is packaging in standard quantities 
B) a variable output rate 
C) suppliers ship based on their own production schedules 
D) short-term contracts to ensure flexibility 
A) supplier is packaging in standard quantities 
B) a variable output rate 
C) suppliers ship based on their own production schedules 
D) short-term contracts to ensure flexibility

Question 3

In the JIT facility,the next person who uses or further processes and item or information is referred to as the immediate customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The quality management tool called poka-yoke is not relevant to JIT systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to JIT,an approach to reduce product variation is

Accepted Answer

A) hire and train quality inspectors. 
B) continually improve the process. 
C) by many competing sources. 
D) make fewer setups. 
A) hire and train quality inspectors. 
B) continually improve the process. 
C) by many competing sources. 
D) make fewer setups.

Question 6

Table 7.2
A manufacturer using a kanban system has had problems with high inventory levels of one of the component parts it makes.Daily demand for the part is 3000 units,average waiting time during production is 0.20 day,processing time is 0.10 day per container,and a container holds 150 pieces.
-Use the information in Table 7.2.How many kanban containers would be required if a 10 % efficiency factor is used?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 or less 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 5 or 6 
D) 7 or more 
A) 3 or less 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 5 or 6 
D) 7 or more

Question 7

List the JIT scheduling tactics.

Accepted Answer

JIT scheduling tactics include communica

Question 8

Lowering inventory levels in a manufacturing process typically has the effect of masking production problems such as capacity imbalances,excessive scrap and unreliable suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A kanban is a card used to control the flow of production in many just-in-time systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Preventive maintenance is typically given very low priority in just-in-time systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The reward and benefits systems in place in companies need not be reviewed with the implementation of a lean system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One benefit of a just-in-time system is that it reduces space requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Two operating rules for the kanban system are (1)the container size should be equal to at least seven days of supply and (2)each container must have a kanban card. 
B) The kanban system is more effective when the assembly schedule calls for small lots and does not fluctuate much from day to day. 
C) The number of kanban cards should be equal to the desired safety stock times alpha. 
D) Supplier performance is much more important in U.S.environments than such factors as lot sizes,scrap losses,and worker flexibility. 
A) Two operating rules for the kanban system are (1)the container size should be equal to at least seven days of supply and (2)each container must have a kanban card. 
B) The kanban system is more effective when the assembly schedule calls for small lots and does not fluctuate much from day to day. 
C) The number of kanban cards should be equal to the desired safety stock times alpha. 
D) Supplier performance is much more important in U.S.environments than such factors as lot sizes,scrap losses,and worker flexibility.

Question 14

Companies utilizing JIT systems generally have

Accepted Answer

A) many suppliers to assure that material shortages never occur. 
B) suppliers that are located nearby to decrease delivery lead time. 
C) suppliers that are willing to accept short-term contracts. 
D) suppliers who are low-cost producers. 
A) many suppliers to assure that material shortages never occur. 
B) suppliers that are located nearby to decrease delivery lead time. 
C) suppliers that are willing to accept short-term contracts. 
D) suppliers who are low-cost producers.

Question 15

Table 7.1
A toy company uses a kanban system to make a metal fastener that is a component of several toys.The waiting time for a container of the fasteners during production is 0.25 day;average processing time is 0.15 day per container.Each container holds 200 fasteners.The company uses 2000 fasteners a day in the production of its product.
-Use the information in Table 7.1.Using an efficiency factor of 5 %,calculate the number of kanban containers needed for the fastener.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 or less 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 5 or 6 
D) the next person or machine to use or further the current process 7 or more 
A) 3 or less 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 5 or 6 
D) the next person or machine to use or further the current process 7 or more

Question 16

Implementing a JIT system

Accepted Answer

A) has the advantage that workers have less stress because of the routine,repetitive work they perform. 
B) typically relieves the workers and first-line supervisors from activities such as scheduling,expediting,and productivity improvements. 
C) requires an examination of the reward system to make sure it is consistent with the JIT philosophy. 
D) involves the reorganization of material flows to that of a flexible flow. 
A) has the advantage that workers have less stress because of the routine,repetitive work they perform. 
B) typically relieves the workers and first-line supervisors from activities such as scheduling,expediting,and productivity improvements. 
C) requires an examination of the reward system to make sure it is consistent with the JIT philosophy. 
D) involves the reorganization of material flows to that of a flexible flow.

Question 17

A JIT II system brings the supplier into the customer's plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For firms along the supply chain,two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

close supplier ties,

Question 19

JIT systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes

Accepted Answer

A) increase pipeline inventory,allowing the organization to buffer against demand uncertainties. 
B) increase the quality level of the product. 
C) enable schedules to utilize machine capacities more efficiently. 
D) increase manufacturing lead time because of the increase in waiting time. 
A) increase pipeline inventory,allowing the organization to buffer against demand uncertainties. 
B) increase the quality level of the product. 
C) enable schedules to utilize machine capacities more efficiently. 
D) increase manufacturing lead time because of the increase in waiting time.

Question 20

Which of the following is generally not accepted as a JIT action,when a manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) a pull system was introduced to move inventory 
B) production of smaller lots was introduced 
C) the lowest priced,based on quantity discounts,supplier is chosen 
D) inventory in transit has been reduced 
A) a pull system was introduced to move inventory 
B) production of smaller lots was introduced 
C) the lowest priced,based on quantity discounts,supplier is chosen 
D) inventory in transit has been reduced

Mixed model production requires

With respect to quantities,which characteristic of JIT partnerships would be included of the following?

In the JIT facility,the next person who uses or further processes and item or information is referred to as the immediate customer.

The quality management tool called poka-yoke is not relevant to JIT systems.

According to JIT,an approach to reduce product variation is

List the JIT scheduling tactics.

Lowering inventory levels in a manufacturing process typically has the effect of masking production problems such as capacity imbalances,excessive scrap and unreliable suppliers.

A kanban is a card used to control the flow of production in many just-in-time systems.

Preventive maintenance is typically given very low priority in just-in-time systems.

The reward and benefits systems in place in companies need not be reviewed with the implementation of a lean system.

One benefit of a just-in-time system is that it reduces space requirements.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Companies utilizing JIT systems generally have

Implementing a JIT system

A JIT II system brings the supplier into the customer's plant.

For firms along the supply chain,two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include and .

JIT systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes

Which of the following is generally not accepted as a JIT action,when a manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory?

Creating Customer Value Through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Waiting Lines

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

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Exam 7: Lean Systems

Mixed model production requires

With respect to quantities,which characteristic of JIT partnerships would be included of the following?

In the JIT facility,the next person who uses or further processes and item or information is referred to as the immediate customer.

The quality management tool called poka-yoke is not relevant to JIT systems.

According to JIT,an approach to reduce product variation is

List the JIT scheduling tactics.

Lowering inventory levels in a manufacturing process typically has the effect of masking production problems such as capacity imbalances,excessive scrap and unreliable suppliers.

A kanban is a card used to control the flow of production in many just-in-time systems.

Preventive maintenance is typically given very low priority in just-in-time systems.

The reward and benefits systems in place in companies need not be reviewed with the implementation of a lean system.

One benefit of a just-in-time system is that it reduces space requirements.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Companies utilizing JIT systems generally have

Implementing a JIT system

A JIT II system brings the supplier into the customer's plant.

For firms along the supply chain,two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include ________ and ________.

JIT systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes

Which of the following is generally not accepted as a JIT action,when a manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory?

Creating Customer Value Through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Waiting Lines

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Filters

For firms along the supply chain,two aspects of lean systems that are important to manage include and .