Question 1

Waste is anything that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What does the Japanese word "kanban" mean?

Accepted Answer

A) low inventory 
B) employee empowerment 
C) card 
D) continuous improvement 
E) lot size of one 
A) low inventory 
B) employee empowerment 
C) card 
D) continuous improvement 
E) lot size of one

Question 3

JIT makes quality cheaper because:

Accepted Answer

A) the cost of low quality can be hidden in inventory. 
B) JIT adds more buffers to the system. 
C) JIT prevents long runs of defects. 
D) B and C 
E) A,B and C 
A) the cost of low quality can be hidden in inventory. 
B) JIT adds more buffers to the system. 
C) JIT prevents long runs of defects. 
D) B and C 
E) A,B and C

Question 4

Daily usage of a product is 10 in a facility that operates every day of the year.Setup cost is $68 and annualized carrying cost is $100.Daily production of this product is 20.Lead time is 14 days;safety stock is one day's production.What is the optimum kanban size,and number of kanbans?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Daily usage of a product is 10...

Question 5

The 5Ss-sort/segregate,simplify/straighten,shine/sweep,standardize,and sustain/self-discipline-are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of lean operations?

Accepted Answer

A) inventory buffers between each workstation to minimize system downtime 
B) easy,mindless jobs 
C) specialty workers with no cross-training 
D) low space requirements 
E) no supplier partnerships 
A) inventory buffers between each workstation to minimize system downtime 
B) easy,mindless jobs 
C) specialty workers with no cross-training 
D) low space requirements 
E) no supplier partnerships

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding JIT inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) It exists just in case something goes wrong. 
B) It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. 
C) It hides variability. 
D) It is minimized with large lot production. 
E) It increases if setup costs decrease. 
A) It exists just in case something goes wrong. 
B) It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. 
C) It hides variability. 
D) It is minimized with large lot production. 
E) It increases if setup costs decrease.

Question 8

Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A) UPS drivers are trained to perform several motions smoothly and efficiently. 
B) Unionization of the work place brings better morale and therefore better quality. 
C) "No one knows the job better than those who do it." 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) UPS drivers are trained to perform several motions smoothly and efficiently. 
B) Unionization of the work place brings better morale and therefore better quality. 
C) "No one knows the job better than those who do it." 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 9

TPS stands for Toyota Production System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The list of 5Ss,although it looks like a housekeeping directive,supports lean production by:

Accepted Answer

A) identifying non-value items and removing them,in the "sort/segregate" category. 
B) reducing inventory,in the "standardize" category. 
C) increasing variability through standardized procedures,in the "standardize" category. 
D) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies,in the "support" category. 
E) building good safety practices,in the "shine/sweep" category. 
A) identifying non-value items and removing them,in the "sort/segregate" category. 
B) reducing inventory,in the "standardize" category. 
C) increasing variability through standardized procedures,in the "standardize" category. 
D) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies,in the "support" category. 
E) building good safety practices,in the "shine/sweep" category.

Question 11

________ involve scheduling products so that each day's production meets the demand for that day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ involve scheduling products so that each...

Question 12

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships?

Accepted Answer

A) Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer. 
B) Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them. 
C) Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants. 
D) Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive. 
E) All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns. 
A) Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer. 
B) Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them. 
C) Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants. 
D) Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive. 
E) All of the above represent JIT supplier concerns.

Question 14

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the kanban system?

Accepted Answer

A) The quantities in the containers are usually large to reduce setup costs. 
B) It is associated with a push system. 
C) It is useful to smooth operations when numerous quality problems occur. 
D) The supplier workstation signals the customer workstation as soon as a batch is completed. 
E) The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed. 
A) The quantities in the containers are usually large to reduce setup costs. 
B) It is associated with a push system. 
C) It is useful to smooth operations when numerous quality problems occur. 
D) The supplier workstation signals the customer workstation as soon as a batch is completed. 
E) The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed.

Question 15

If the goals of JIT partnerships are met,which of the following is a result?

Accepted Answer

A) For incoming goods,receiving activity and inspection are outsourced. 
B) In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities. 
C) Suppliers maintain a variety of customers to reduce risk. 
D) In-plant inventory replaces in-transit inventory. 
E) All of the above are consequences of meeting the JIT partnership goals. 
A) For incoming goods,receiving activity and inspection are outsourced. 
B) In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities. 
C) Suppliers maintain a variety of customers to reduce risk. 
D) In-plant inventory replaces in-transit inventory. 
E) All of the above are consequences of meeting the JIT partnership goals.

Question 16

With level schedules,a few large batches,rather than frequent small batches,are processed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in,automatic tests to signal problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a JIT system,product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In JIT partnerships,suppliers have several concerns.Which of the following is NOT such a concern?

Accepted Answer

A) desire for diversification 
B) poor customer scheduling 
C) small lot sizes 
D) producing high enough quality levels 
E) customers' infrequent engineering changes 
A) desire for diversification 
B) poor customer scheduling 
C) small lot sizes 
D) producing high enough quality levels 
E) customers' infrequent engineering changes

Question 20

JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Lean Operations

Waste is anything that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.

What does the Japanese word "kanban" mean?

JIT makes quality cheaper because:

Daily usage of a product is 10 in a facility that operates every day of the year.Setup cost is $68 and annualized carrying cost is $100.Daily production of this product is 20.Lead time is 14 days;safety stock is one day's production.What is the optimum kanban size,and number of kanbans?

The 5Ss-sort/segregate,simplify/straighten,shine/sweep,standardize,and sustain/self-discipline-are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste.

Which of the following is characteristic of lean operations?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding JIT inventory?

Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment?

TPS stands for Toyota Production System.

The list of 5Ss,although it looks like a housekeeping directive,supports lean production by:

________ involve scheduling products so that each day's production meets the demand for that day.

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Which of the following is NOT a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the kanban system?

If the goals of JIT partnerships are met,which of the following is a result?

With level schedules,a few large batches,rather than frequent small batches,are processed.

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in,automatic tests to signal problems.

In a JIT system,product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

In JIT partnerships,suppliers have several concerns.Which of the following is NOT such a concern?

JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost.

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