Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Large lots are pulled from upstream stations. 
B)  Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. 
C)  Manufacturing cycle time is increased. 
D)  Problems become more obvious. 
E)  None of the above is true of a pull system. 
A)  Large lots are pulled from upstream stations. 
B)  Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. 
C)  Manufacturing cycle time is increased. 
D)  Problems become more obvious. 
E)  None of the above is true of a pull system.

Question 2

Throughput measures the time

Accepted Answer

A)  that it takes to process one unit at a station 
B)  between the arrival of raw materials and the shipping of finished products 
C)  to produce one whole product through an empty system (i.e., with no waiting) 
D)  required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery 
E)  none of the above 
A)  that it takes to process one unit at a station 
B)  between the arrival of raw materials and the shipping of finished products 
C)  to produce one whole product through an empty system (i.e., with no waiting) 
D)  required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Identify JIT scheduling tactics.

Accepted Answer

JIT scheduling tactics include communica

Question 4

TPS stands for Total Production Streamlining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain how JIT works in services. After all, how does "small lot size" and "reduce setup cost" make sense in services?
 Supply examples to support your work.

Accepted Answer

In services, JIT works more on

Question 6

__________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is any deviation from the optimum...

Question 7

The main focus of JIT efforts to reduce investment in inventory requires __________.

Accepted Answer

small lot

Question 8

__________ gets suppliers to accept responsibility for satisfying end customer needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ gets suppliers to accept responsibility for...

Question 9

Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand 
B)  a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items 
C)  a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts 
D)  push systems 
E)  pull systems 
A)  a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand 
B)  a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items 
C)  a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts 
D)  push systems 
E)  pull systems

Question 10

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes. Which one of these deals most directly with distance reductions?

Accepted Answer

The seven are overproduction,

Question 11

If setup times and costs can be reduced enough, the JIT ideal of "Lot Size = 1" can be achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just-in-time (JIT) 
B)  Toyota Production System (TPS) 
C)  Lean operations 
D)  Material requirements planning (MRP) 
E)  kanban 
A)  Just-in-time (JIT) 
B)  Toyota Production System (TPS) 
C)  Lean operations 
D)  Material requirements planning (MRP) 
E)  kanban

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not characteristic of a TPS employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledgeable 
B)  strict job classifications 
C)  know more about their job than anyone else 
D)  empowered 
E)  All of the above characterize a TPS employee. 
A)  knowledgeable 
B)  strict job classifications 
C)  know more about their job than anyone else 
D)  empowered 
E)  All of the above characterize a TPS employee.

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data. What should be the setup cost?
$\begin{array}{|l|l|}
\hline\text { Desired lot size: } & 60 \
\hline \text { Annual demand: } & 40,000 \
\hline \text { Holding cost: } & \$ 20 \text { per unit per year } \
\hline\text { Daily production rate }&320\
\hline\text { Work days per year: }&250\
\hline
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

A)  $0.45 
B)  $4.50 
C)  $45 
D)  $450 
E)  $500 
A)  $0.45 
B)  $4.50 
C)  $45 
D)  $450 
E)  $500

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A)  having too many customers 
B)  delivery to the point of use 
C)  having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality 
D)  large lot sizes 
E)  customers' infrequent engineering changes 
A)  having too many customers 
B)  delivery to the point of use 
C)  having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality 
D)  large lot sizes 
E)  customers' infrequent engineering changes

Exam 19: Just-In-Time and Lean Options

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

Throughput measures the time

Identify JIT scheduling tactics.

TPS stands for Total Production Streamlining.

Explain how JIT works in services. After all, how does "small lot size" and "reduce setup cost" make sense in services? Supply examples to support your work.

__________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time.

The main focus of JIT efforts to reduce investment in inventory requires __________.

__________ gets suppliers to accept responsibility for satisfying end customer needs.

Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments?

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes. Which one of these deals most directly with distance reductions?

If setup times and costs can be reduced enough, the JIT ideal of "Lot Size = 1" can be achieved.

Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants?

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

Which of the following is not characteristic of a TPS employee?

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?

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

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

A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data. What should be the setup cost? Desired lot size: 60 Annual demand: 40,000 Holding cost: \ 20 per unit per year Daily production rate 320 Work days per year: 250

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

Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers?

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