Question 1

Continuous improvement with JIT systems

Accepted Answer

A)  entails systematically stressing the system and focusing on problem areas. 
B)  requires periodically increasing lot sizes or workforce levels to uncover problems. 
C)  involves navigating a ship over treacherous rocks. 
D)  focuses exclusively on internal operations because relationships with customers and suppliers are addressed by the logistics department. 
A)  entails systematically stressing the system and focusing on problem areas. 
B)  requires periodically increasing lot sizes or workforce levels to uncover problems. 
C)  involves navigating a ship over treacherous rocks. 
D)  focuses exclusively on internal operations because relationships with customers and suppliers are addressed by the logistics department.

Question 2

A kanban system is an important mechanism for JIT management. Which one of the following statements regarding the operation of a kanban system is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A kanban and a container move as a pair once production begins at the fabrication process. 
B)  An empty container can be exchanged for a full container at the storage location even though no kanban is on the full container. 
C)  A typical kanban used in the JIT system includes various information such as item number, unit price, competitor's product name, and its price. 
D)  A kanban can be used to set the order quantity, but not the inventory level. 
A)  A kanban and a container move as a pair once production begins at the fabrication process. 
B)  An empty container can be exchanged for a full container at the storage location even though no kanban is on the full container. 
C)  A typical kanban used in the JIT system includes various information such as item number, unit price, competitor's product name, and its price. 
D)  A kanban can be used to set the order quantity, but not the inventory level.

Question 3

Table $8.3$
A company uses a kanban system. The daily demand for part $A$ is 4000 units. The average waiting time for a container of parts is $0.2$ day. The processing time for a container of part $A$ is $0.8$ day, and a container holds 300 units.
-Use the information in Table 8.3. How many kanban containers would be required if a 5 % efficiency factor is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 or less 
B)  11 or 12 
C)  13 or 14 
D)  15 or more 
A)  10 or less 
B)  11 or 12 
C)  13 or 14 
D)  15 or more

Question 4

Discuss supplier relations as they pertain to lean systems.

Accepted Answer

Close relationships with suppliers are n

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ is the philosophy that waste can be eliminated by cutting unnecessary inventory and removing non- value- adding activities in operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the philosophy that waste can...

Question 7

Explain how a line flow strategy can be used to reduce or eliminate setups.

Accepted Answer

Line flows can reduce setups, especially

Question 8

Table $8.1$
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 8.1. 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 9

In lean systems, workers and first- line supervisors must take on ________ formally assigned to middle managers and support staff.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In lean systems, workers and first- line...

Question 10

Companies utilizing JIT systems generally have

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

If infrequent, large shipments of purchased items are arranged with suppliers, large inventory savings for these items can be realized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ method produces the item when activated by customer demand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ method produces the item when...

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. 
B)  Manufacturing cycle time is increased. 
C)  Problems become more obvious. 
D)  Large lots are pulled from upstream stations. 
A)  Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. 
B)  Manufacturing cycle time is increased. 
C)  Problems become more obvious. 
D)  Large lots are pulled from upstream stations.

Question 14

What are the general operating rules of a single card system?

Accepted Answer

1. Each container must have a card.
1. T

Question 15

When mixed model scheduling is used on an assembly- line

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT is not possible. 
B)  nonuniform workload will result in the feeding of work centres. 
C)  a uniform workload will result in the feeding of work centres. 
D)  large lot sizes are the result. 
A)  JIT is not possible. 
B)  nonuniform workload will result in the feeding of work centres. 
C)  a uniform workload will result in the feeding of work centres. 
D)  large lot sizes are the result.

Question 16

Any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time, is ________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any deviation from the optimum process that...

Question 17

When a push system is replaced by a pull system, with smaller lot sizes, many benefits can be realized. Which one of the following statements correctly represents one of these benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only simple planning systems are required. 
B)  More space is required to keep the increased amount of WIP inventory. 
C)  The inventory level is increased to protect the system from the uncertainty in demand. 
D)  Cycle time will be increased, resulting in higher machine utilization. 
A)  Only simple planning systems are required. 
B)  More space is required to keep the increased amount of WIP inventory. 
C)  The inventory level is increased to protect the system from the uncertainty in demand. 
D)  Cycle time will be increased, resulting in higher machine utilization.

Question 18

Discuss value stream mapping.

Accepted Answer

Value stream mapping is a widely used qu

Question 19

The push method of production is a method in which customer demand activates production of an item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Continuous improvement with JIT systems

A kanban system is an important mechanism for JIT management. Which one of the following statements regarding the operation of a kanban system is TRUE?

Discuss supplier relations as they pertain to lean systems.

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

________ is the philosophy that waste can be eliminated by cutting unnecessary inventory and removing non- value- adding activities in operations.

Explain how a line flow strategy can be used to reduce or eliminate setups.

In lean systems, workers and first- line supervisors must take on ________ formally assigned to middle managers and support staff.

Companies utilizing JIT systems generally have

If infrequent, large shipments of purchased items are arranged with suppliers, large inventory savings for these items can be realized.

The ________ method produces the item when activated by customer demand.

Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true?

What are the general operating rules of a single card system?

When mixed model scheduling is used on an assembly- line

Any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time, is ________ .

When a push system is replaced by a pull system, with smaller lot sizes, many benefits can be realized. Which one of the following statements correctly represents one of these benefits?

Discuss value stream mapping.

The push method of production is a method in which customer demand activates production of an item.

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

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

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Exam 8: Quality and Process Improvement

Continuous improvement with JIT systems

A kanban system is an important mechanism for JIT management. Which one of the following statements regarding the operation of a kanban system is TRUE?

Discuss supplier relations as they pertain to lean systems.

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

________ is the philosophy that waste can be eliminated by cutting unnecessary inventory and removing non- value- adding activities in operations.

Explain how a line flow strategy can be used to reduce or eliminate setups.

In lean systems, workers and first- line supervisors must take on ________ formally assigned to middle managers and support staff.

Companies utilizing JIT systems generally have

If infrequent, large shipments of purchased items are arranged with suppliers, large inventory savings for these items can be realized.

The ________ method produces the item when activated by customer demand.

Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true?

What are the general operating rules of a single card system?

When mixed model scheduling is used on an assembly- line

Any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time, is ________ .

When a push system is replaced by a pull system, with smaller lot sizes, many benefits can be realized. Which one of the following statements correctly represents one of these benefits?

Discuss value stream mapping.

The push method of production is a method in which customer demand activates production of an item.

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

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Filters