Question 1

Concerning relationships with suppliers, which of the following combinations is critical to the success of JIT?

Accepted Answer

A)  close relationships with trust 
B)  close relationships with skepticism 
C)  distant relationships with trust 
D)  distant relationships with skepticism 
E)  none of the above 
A)  close relationships with trust 
B)  close relationships with skepticism 
C)  distant relationships with trust 
D)  distant relationships with skepticism 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Lower average inventory is feasible only if setup times are short.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) __________ is a JIT concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just as it is needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a JIT concept that...

Question 4

Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost reduction 
B)  variability increase 
C)  rapid throughput 
D)  quality improvement 
E)  rework reduction 
A)  cost reduction 
B)  variability increase 
C)  rapid throughput 
D)  quality improvement 
E)  rework reduction

Question 5

Which of the following is False regarding the links between JIT and quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory hides bad quality; JIT immediately exposes it. 
B)  JIT reduces the number of potential sources of error by shrinking queues and lead times. 
C)  As quality improves, fewer inventory buffers are needed; in turn, JIT performs better. 
D)  If consistent quality exists, JIT allows firms to reduce all costs associated with inventory. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Inventory hides bad quality; JIT immediately exposes it. 
B)  JIT reduces the number of potential sources of error by shrinking queues and lead times. 
C)  As quality improves, fewer inventory buffers are needed; in turn, JIT performs better. 
D)  If consistent quality exists, JIT allows firms to reduce all costs associated with inventory. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 6

__________ allows manufacturing work cells and offices to be easily rearranged.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ allows manufacturing work cells and offices...

Question 7

The 5Ss-sort/segregate, simplify/straighten, shine/sweep, standardize, and sustain/self discipline-are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The 5S term __________ includes analysis to improve workflow and reduce wasted motion.

Accepted Answer

simplify/s

Question 9

What does TPS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Toyota Pro

Question 10

What is the time required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  throughput 
B)  manufacturing cycle time 
C)  pull time 
D)  push time 
E)  queuing time 
A)  throughput 
B)  manufacturing cycle time 
C)  pull time 
D)  push time 
E)  queuing time

Question 11

Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which one of the following is an example of JIT being used for competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jones Company has decreased the number of job classifications to just a few. 
B)  Lafourche Metals increases the number of its suppliers to be less dependent on just a few. 
C)  Houma Fabricators is proud to announce that incoming goods are inspected. 
D)  Acme Company tells its maintenance department to intervene only if a machine breaks down. 
E)  Caro Specialty Metals, Inc. has built a new, huge warehouse to store inventory. 
A)  Jones Company has decreased the number of job classifications to just a few. 
B)  Lafourche Metals increases the number of its suppliers to be less dependent on just a few. 
C)  Houma Fabricators is proud to announce that incoming goods are inspected. 
D)  Acme Company tells its maintenance department to intervene only if a machine breaks down. 
E)  Caro Specialty Metals, Inc. has built a new, huge warehouse to store inventory.

Question 13

Product storage is an example of waste, in the sense that no value is added.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a kanban?

Accepted Answer

Kanban is the Japanese word fo

Question 15

The word "kanban" means

Accepted Answer

A)  low inventory 
B)  employee empowerment 
C)  card 
D)  continuous improvement 
E)  lot size of one 
A)  low inventory 
B)  employee empowerment 
C)  card 
D)  continuous improvement 
E)  lot size of one

Question 16

Which of the following is not a goal of JIT partnerships?

Accepted Answer

A)  removal of unnecessary activities 
B)  removal of in-plant inventory 
C)  removal of in-transit inventory 
D)  removal of engineering changes 
E)  All of the above are goals of JIT partnerships. 
A)  removal of unnecessary activities 
B)  removal of in-plant inventory 
C)  removal of in-transit inventory 
D)  removal of engineering changes 
E)  All of the above are goals of JIT partnerships.

Question 17

Lean operations are known for their

Accepted Answer

A)  employee development 
B)  supplier education 
C)  supplier partnerships 
D)  challenging jobs 
E)  All of the above are attributes of lean operations. 
A)  employee development 
B)  supplier education 
C)  supplier partnerships 
D)  challenging jobs 
E)  All of the above are attributes of lean operations.

Question 18

A kanban system requires little variability in lead time because shortages have their impact on the entire productive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following does not exemplify JIT used for competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acme Foods decides to decrease the number of its suppliers to just a few. 
B)  Ajax, Inc. is proud to announce that incoming goods are delivered directly to the point of use. 
C)  Ardoyne Builders has a scheduled preventive maintenance program. 
D)  Cheramie Trucking trains workers to specialize and become very efficient in one job. 
E)  Cajun Contractors has reduced the amount of space for inventory. 
A)  Acme Foods decides to decrease the number of its suppliers to just a few. 
B)  Ajax, Inc. is proud to announce that incoming goods are delivered directly to the point of use. 
C)  Ardoyne Builders has a scheduled preventive maintenance program. 
D)  Cheramie Trucking trains workers to specialize and become very efficient in one job. 
E)  Cajun Contractors has reduced the amount of space for inventory.

Question 20

Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a JIT environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  work cells for families of products 
B)  fixed equipment 
C)  minimizing distance 
D)  little space for inventory 
E)  poka-yoke devices 
A)  work cells for families of products 
B)  fixed equipment 
C)  minimizing distance 
D)  little space for inventory 
E)  poka-yoke devices

Exam 19: Just-In-Time and Lean Options

Concerning relationships with suppliers, which of the following combinations is critical to the success of JIT?

Lower average inventory is feasible only if setup times are short.

A(n) __________ is a JIT concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just as it is needed.

Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT?

Which of the following is False regarding the links between JIT and quality?

__________ allows manufacturing work cells and offices to be easily rearranged.

The 5Ss-sort/segregate, simplify/straighten, shine/sweep, standardize, and sustain/self discipline-are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste.

The 5S term __________ includes analysis to improve workflow and reduce wasted motion.

What does TPS stand for?

What is the time required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery?

Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes.

Which one of the following is an example of JIT being used for competitive advantage?

Product storage is an example of waste, in the sense that no value is added.

What is a kanban?

The word "kanban" means

Which of the following is not a goal of JIT partnerships?

Lean operations are known for their

A kanban system requires little variability in lead time because shortages have their impact on the entire productive system.

Which one of the following does not exemplify JIT used for competitive advantage?

Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a JIT environment?

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