Question 1

JIT has evolved from lean production concepts over the last several years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A company decides to establish and EOQ for an item. The annual demand is 400,000 units each costing $8 to run, setup costs are $32 , and inventory carrying costs are 20%. Calculate the EOQ in units.

Accepted Answer

4000 units

Question 3

Supplier selection should ensure the supplier has:

Accepted Answer

A)   sincerity
B)   stable management
C)   effective quality systems
D)   all of the above D

Question 4

Define quality at the source.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The emphasis in JIT is on achieving the plan - no more, no less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Key factors in supplier partnering include:

Accepted Answer

A)   long- term commitment and trust
B)   trust and shared vision
C)   long- term commitment, trust, and shared vision
D)   long- term commitment and shared vision

Question 7

Discuss what constitutes value to the end user?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Questions to be answered in a JIT environment include:

Accepted Answer

A)   What must we get?
B)   What do we have?
C)   What are we going to make?
D)   all of the above

Question 9

A successful JIT environment can be achieved without the cooperation and involvement of everyone in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the major elements or characteristics of a JIT environment. Discuss.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A company decides to establish and EOQ for an item. The annual demand is 400,000 units each costing $8 to run, setup costs are $32 , and inventory carrying costs are 20%. Calculate the number of orders per year.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

For a process to continue to produce the required quality, machinery must be maintained in excellent condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A company produces a line of golf putters composed of three models. The demand for model A is 500 per month, for B is 400 and for C is 300. What would be the mixed model sequence if some of each were made each day?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The pull system starts at the beginning of the line and pulls products from the preceeding operation as needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A company decides to establish and EOQ for an item. The annual demand is 400,000 units each costing $8 to run, setup costs are $32 , and inventory carrying costs are 20%. Calculate the cost or ordering, cost of carrying inventory, and total cost.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company decides to establish and EOQ...

Question 16

Alternatives to cards for indicating production and movement of materials include:

Accepted Answer

A)   designated storage space
B)   color coding of containers
C)   computer systems
D)   all of the above

Question 17

The major effect that JIT has on forecasting is increasing lead time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss total employee involvement in JIT and the changing role of top management.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Mixed- model scheduling means:

Accepted Answer

A)   the company doesn't switch model production frequently
B)   the scheduled is leveled for capacity and material
C)   the company makes only one product per day
D)   inventories are at a maximum

Question 20

If good schedules are to be maintained and a company is to develop a JIT environment, it is vital to have good, reliable suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Just-In-Time Manufacturing and Lean Production

JIT has evolved from lean production concepts over the last several years.

A company decides to establish and EOQ for an item. The annual demand is 400,000 units each costing $8 to run, setup costs are $32 , and inventory carrying costs are 20%. Calculate the EOQ in units.

Supplier selection should ensure the supplier has:

Define quality at the source.

The emphasis in JIT is on achieving the plan - no more, no less.

Key factors in supplier partnering include:

Discuss what constitutes value to the end user?

Questions to be answered in a JIT environment include:

A successful JIT environment can be achieved without the cooperation and involvement of everyone in the organization.

What are the major elements or characteristics of a JIT environment. Discuss.

A company decides to establish and EOQ for an item. The annual demand is 400,000 units each costing $8 to run, setup costs are $32 , and inventory carrying costs are 20%. Calculate the number of orders per year.

For a process to continue to produce the required quality, machinery must be maintained in excellent condition.

A company produces a line of golf putters composed of three models. The demand for model A is 500 per month, for B is 400 and for C is 300. What would be the mixed model sequence if some of each were made each day?

The pull system starts at the beginning of the line and pulls products from the preceeding operation as needed.

A company decides to establish and EOQ for an item. The annual demand is 400,000 units each costing $8 to run, setup costs are $32 , and inventory carrying costs are 20%. Calculate the cost or ordering, cost of carrying inventory, and total cost.

Alternatives to cards for indicating production and movement of materials include:

The major effect that JIT has on forecasting is increasing lead time.

Discuss total employee involvement in JIT and the changing role of top management.

Mixed- model scheduling means:

If good schedules are to be maintained and a company is to develop a JIT environment, it is vital to have good, reliable suppliers.