Question 1

In your own words, explain why lean performs better than traditional remanufacturing in a paragraph.

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Question 2

List 4 of the 8 types of lean waste.

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Question 3

The implementation of JIT moves beyond an adoption of a tool set.It is a organization wide philosophical change.One method of managing change is the Kotter's 8 Steps.Which of the following is not included in Kotter's 8 Steps as a step?

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A)  Create a sense of urgency 
B)  Communicate for understanding and buy-in 
C)  Put together the guiding team 
D)  Produce long-term wins

Question 4

Provide a reason for why a JIT organization would end up with a smaller supplier base than other non-JIT ones.

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Question 5

Uniform Production is an element of JIT production which requires _________________ .Choose an option that does not fill in the blank correctly.

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A)  Establish freeze windows 
B)  Level schedules 
C)  Reduces WIP Inventory levels 
D)  Under-utilize capacity

Question 6

Briefly discuss the role of culture in regard to JIT using the US and Japan as examples.

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Question 7

Which of the following situations are likely to happen to the suppliers with implementation of JIT or lean?
1)The buyer will only use a limited number of suppliers
2)Most contracts will be based on long term goals
3)The suppliers are more likely to be subjected to reverse auctions
4)The focus of JIT relationships will be on reducing supplier power in the relationship

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A)  (1) 
B)  (3) and (4) 
C)  (1) and (2) 
D)  (1), (2) and (4)

Question 8

In your own words, briefly describe the concept of Uniform production utilized by JIT.

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Question 9

Among the following choices, select the ones that is closely associated with Just in time (JIT)philosophy.
1)SPC
2)MRP II
3)Concurrent problem solving
4)Push manufacturing

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A)  (1) and (4) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (3) and (4) 
D)  (3)

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct paper kaizen guidelines?

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A)  Do not include automation as a factor for the work elements 
B)  Do not include any breaks for operators as work elements 
C)  Do not include any cycle work for operators as work elements 
D)  Do not include any walking as a work element.

Exam 7: JIT/Lean production