Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A kanban card is used to signal that:

Accepted Answer

A) The next work center is stopped 
B) A materials handler has run out of parts 
C) A machine has broken down 
D) Parts are needed by the subsequent work center 
E) A machine is ready for preventive maintenance 
A) The next work center is stopped 
B) A materials handler has run out of parts 
C) A machine has broken down 
D) Parts are needed by the subsequent work center 
E) A machine is ready for preventive maintenance

Question 3

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 4

External setup time refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The time it takes workers to set up a machine during scheduled maintenance 
B) The time to complete setup activities that do not require that the machine be stopped 
C) The time it takes equipment vendors to set up the machine 
D) None of the above 
A) The time it takes workers to set up a machine during scheduled maintenance 
B) The time to complete setup activities that do not require that the machine be stopped 
C) The time it takes equipment vendors to set up the machine 
D) None of the above

Question 5

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 6

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 7

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a container will hold 20 parts,how many containers are required?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 5 
C) 40 
D) 20 
A) 25 
B) 5 
C) 40 
D) 20

Question 8

With lean thinking,a company's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a work center has no empty containers,the workers at the work center will 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 10

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Accepted Answer

A) Small-lot production 
B) Modularized master schedule 
C) Multifunction workers 
D) Kanban pull system 
E) Perfect or nearly perfect quality 
A) Small-lot production 
B) Modularized master schedule 
C) Multifunction workers 
D) Kanban pull system 
E) Perfect or nearly perfect quality

Question 11

Which of the following is not required for a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexible workforce 
B) A Type II MRP system 
C) A stable master schedule 
D) Kanban pull system 
A) Flexible workforce 
B) A Type II MRP system 
C) A stable master schedule 
D) Kanban pull system

Question 12

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 
E) The lowest price possible 
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 
E) The lowest price possible

Question 13

Why is production leveled in a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A) To create a uniform workload on all work centers 
B) To allow for production of safety stock 
C) To signal the need for more parts 
D) To increase the time for scheduled maintenance 
A) To create a uniform workload on all work centers 
B) To allow for production of safety stock 
C) To signal the need for more parts 
D) To increase the time for scheduled maintenance

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

A kanban card is used to signal that:

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

External setup time refers to:

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

The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a container will hold 20 parts,how many containers are required?

With lean thinking,a company's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

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

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Which of the following is not required for a lean system?

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

Why is production leveled in a lean system?

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Process 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

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

A kanban card is used to signal that:

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

External setup time refers to:

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

The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a container will hold 20 parts,how many containers are required?

With lean thinking,a company's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

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

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Which of the following is not required for a lean system?

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

Why is production leveled in a lean system?

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Process 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