Question 1

JIT systems maintain relatively large lot sizes as a means to reduce process variability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although small lot sizes are beneficial to operations, they have the disadvantage of increasing the frequency of ________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although small lot sizes are beneficial to...

Question 3

List the inventory tactics appropriate for a JIT environment.

Accepted Answer

Inventory tactics for a JIT environment

Question 4

The ________ method produces the item in advance of customer need.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The standardization of components, called part commonality or ________ , increases repeatability which supports lean production.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The standardization of components, called part commonality...

Question 6

Why is preventative maintenance important in JIT production?

Accepted Answer

The heavy emphasis that JIT places on qu

Question 7

Suppliers often cite which of the following as a major concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  long- term contracts 
B)  minimization of inventory 
C)  large lot sizes 
D)  zero defect production 
A)  long- term contracts 
B)  minimization of inventory 
C)  large lot sizes 
D)  zero defect production

Question 8

What is single- digit setup? Describe some techniques of implementation.

Accepted Answer

Single- digit setup is the goal of havin

Question 9

A(n) ________ assembly line produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ assembly line produces a mix...

Question 10

Which of the following is not an example of the pull method of material flows?

Accepted Answer

A)  a flooring contractor that only stocks samples of products, ordering supplies from manufacturers once customers place orders 
B)  replenishing inventory in a retail outlet based on forecast demand 
C)  Dell Computers make- to- order system for fulfilling orders placed through its on- line retailing site 
D)  selecting the toppings for a pizza based on specific customer orders 
A)  a flooring contractor that only stocks samples of products, ordering supplies from manufacturers once customers place orders 
B)  replenishing inventory in a retail outlet based on forecast demand 
C)  Dell Computers make- to- order system for fulfilling orders placed through its on- line retailing site 
D)  selecting the toppings for a pizza based on specific customer orders

Question 11

The Japanese word for card that has come to mean "signal" is ________ _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Japanese word for card that has...

Question 12

Which of the following are not a characteristic of just- in- time / lean systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  large order sizes to earn quantity discounts 
B)  inbound transport scheduling 
C)  few suppliers 
D)  long- term contracts 
A)  large order sizes to earn quantity discounts 
B)  inbound transport scheduling 
C)  few suppliers 
D)  long- term contracts

Question 13

Just- in- time systems do not need stable master production schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of JIT systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  empowerment of employees 
B)  on time quality deliveries 
C)  strong job specialization 
D)  training 
A)  empowerment of employees 
B)  on time quality deliveries 
C)  strong job specialization 
D)  training

Question 15

When a push system is replaced by a pull system using small lot sizes, which one of the following is expected to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  More units will be reworked to fix a quality problem. 
B)  WIP will increase. 
C)  More space will be required for inventory. 
D)  Cycle time will decrease. 
A)  More units will be reworked to fix a quality problem. 
B)  WIP will increase. 
C)  More space will be required for inventory. 
D)  Cycle time will decrease.

Question 16

Table $8.2$
A manufacturer using a kanban system has had problems with high inventory levels of one of the component parts it makes. Daily demand for the part is 3000 units, average waiting time during production is $0.20$ day, processing time is $0.10$ day per container, and a container holds 150 pieces.
-Use the information in Table 8.2. How many kanban containers would be required if a 5 % efficiency factor is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 or less 
B)  4 or 5 
C)  5 or 6 
D)  7 or more 
A)  3 or less 
B)  4 or 5 
C)  5 or 6 
D)  7 or more

Question 17

JIT systems utilize the standardization of components because standardization

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases the demand for each component. 
B)  allows for small lot sizes more easily. 
C)  decreases repeatability. 
D)  increases worker productivity. 
A)  decreases the demand for each component. 
B)  allows for small lot sizes more easily. 
C)  decreases repeatability. 
D)  increases worker productivity.

Question 18

The main focus of lean systems in implementing JIT is the reduction of investment in inventory and requires _________  .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main focus of lean systems in...

Question 19

In a JIT II system the

Accepted Answer

A)  sales effort of the supplier increases but the cost of materials to the customer decreases. 
B)  customer need not have close interaction with the supplier. 
C)  customer is brought into the plant as an active member of the purchasing department of the supplier. 
D)  in- plant representative replaces the buyer, salesperson, and sometimes the materials planner. 
A)  sales effort of the supplier increases but the cost of materials to the customer decreases. 
B)  customer need not have close interaction with the supplier. 
C)  customer is brought into the plant as an active member of the purchasing department of the supplier. 
D)  in- plant representative replaces the buyer, salesperson, and sometimes the materials planner.

Question 20

The rewards system normally needs to be revamped when a just- in- time (JIT) system is implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

JIT systems maintain relatively large lot sizes as a means to reduce process variability.

Although small lot sizes are beneficial to operations, they have the disadvantage of increasing the frequency of ________ .

List the inventory tactics appropriate for a JIT environment.

The ________ method produces the item in advance of customer need.

The standardization of components, called part commonality or ________ , increases repeatability which supports lean production.

Why is preventative maintenance important in JIT production?

Suppliers often cite which of the following as a major concern?

What is single- digit setup? Describe some techniques of implementation.

A(n) ________ assembly line produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

Which of the following is not an example of the pull method of material flows?

The Japanese word for card that has come to mean "signal" is ________ _.

Which of the following are not a characteristic of just- in- time / lean systems?

Just- in- time systems do not need stable master production schedules.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of JIT systems?

When a push system is replaced by a pull system using small lot sizes, which one of the following is expected to happen?

JIT systems utilize the standardization of components because standardization

The main focus of lean systems in implementing JIT is the reduction of investment in inventory and requires _________ .

In a JIT II system the

The rewards system normally needs to be revamped when a just- in- time (JIT) system is implemented.

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

JIT systems maintain relatively large lot sizes as a means to reduce process variability.

Although small lot sizes are beneficial to operations, they have the disadvantage of increasing the frequency of ________ .

List the inventory tactics appropriate for a JIT environment.

The ________ method produces the item in advance of customer need.

The standardization of components, called part commonality or ________ , increases repeatability which supports lean production.

Why is preventative maintenance important in JIT production?

Suppliers often cite which of the following as a major concern?

What is single- digit setup? Describe some techniques of implementation.

A(n) ________ assembly line produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

Which of the following is not an example of the pull method of material flows?

The Japanese word for card that has come to mean "signal" is ________ _.

Which of the following are not a characteristic of just- in- time / lean systems?

Just- in- time systems do not need stable master production schedules.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of JIT systems?

When a push system is replaced by a pull system using small lot sizes, which one of the following is expected to happen?

JIT systems utilize the standardization of components because standardization

The main focus of lean systems in implementing JIT is the reduction of investment in inventory and requires _________ .

In a JIT II system the

The rewards system normally needs to be revamped when a just- in- time (JIT) system is implemented.

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