Question 1

Mixed-model assembly requires optimized production technology (OPT)for sequencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Briefly describe the ten guidelines of the theory of constraints.

Accepted Answer

1.Flows rather than capacities should be

Question 3

Describe the Japanese culture that lead to the development of lean.

Accepted Answer

Japan is a small country with minimal re

Question 4

The Japanese work systems tend to be based on three primary tenants.What are they?

Accepted Answer

One,minimizing waste in all fo

Question 5

Which of the following is false about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?

Accepted Answer

A) Bottleneck workstations in the shop must be identified 
B) Bottleneck workstations must be scheduled for full utilization 
C) Capacities are to be balanced throughout the shop 
D) Non-bottleneck workstations must be scheduled to keep bottlenecks busy so they never wait for work 
A) Bottleneck workstations in the shop must be identified 
B) Bottleneck workstations must be scheduled for full utilization 
C) Capacities are to be balanced throughout the shop 
D) Non-bottleneck workstations must be scheduled to keep bottlenecks busy so they never wait for work

Question 6

Provide an example of how a bottleneck in a manufacturing plant can affect the output of the entire system.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.One possible answer fo

Question 7

Pursuing perfection in lean organizations involves which of the following tools?

Accepted Answer

A) 5S,the visual factory and kaizen 
B) Six Sigma,Project management and continuous improvement 
C) Poka yoke and total productive maintenance 
D) Both A and C 
A) 5S,the visual factory and kaizen 
B) Six Sigma,Project management and continuous improvement 
C) Poka yoke and total productive maintenance 
D) Both A and C

Question 8

If your processing plant were put under a tight deadline,using the Theory of Constraints,would it be more efficient to use a transfer batch smaller or larger than the current process batch in order to reduce batch flow times? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

It would be more efficient to use a tran

Question 9

In traditional approaches to production,preventive maintenance is also common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the seven categories of waste or muda?

Accepted Answer

A) Waiting 
B) Inventory 
C) Underproduction 
D) Defects 
A) Waiting 
B) Inventory 
C) Underproduction 
D) Defects

Question 11

It is often clear the advantages of a JIT (just in time)system for the manufacturing industry.On the other hand,what are some of the advantages of JIT for the service industry?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.One possible answer fo

Question 12

Takt time is calculated as

Accepted Answer

A) Demand volume divided by customer required volume 
B) Customer required volume divided by available work time 
C) Available work time divided by customer required volume 
D) Available work time divided by demand volume 
E) Any of the above can be used 
A) Demand volume divided by customer required volume 
B) Customer required volume divided by available work time 
C) Available work time divided by customer required volume 
D) Available work time divided by demand volume 
E) Any of the above can be used

Question 13

Japanese production approaches such as JIT could not be applied in the United States because companies do not show much respect and loyalty to their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The goal of single minute exchange of die is to reduce setup times to less than 10 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The goal of Kaizen blitz is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The step in the 5S approach in which unnecessary steps are eliminated is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Sort 
B) Straighten (Set in order) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize 
A) Sort 
B) Straighten (Set in order) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize

Question 17

The idea behind the Kanban system is to authorize materials for production only if there is a need for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Lean enterprises rely on the push system,whereby company supply drives the production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How are suppliers viewed under lean?

Accepted Answer

With lean,the desire is for frequent,smo

Mixed-model assembly requires optimized production technology (OPT)for sequencing.

Briefly describe the ten guidelines of the theory of constraints.

Describe the Japanese culture that lead to the development of lean.

The Japanese work systems tend to be based on three primary tenants.What are they?

Which of the following is false about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?

Provide an example of how a bottleneck in a manufacturing plant can affect the output of the entire system.

Pursuing perfection in lean organizations involves which of the following tools?

If your processing plant were put under a tight deadline,using the Theory of Constraints,would it be more efficient to use a transfer batch smaller or larger than the current process batch in order to reduce batch flow times? Explain your answer.

In traditional approaches to production,preventive maintenance is also common.

Which of the following is not one of the seven categories of waste or muda?

It is often clear the advantages of a JIT (just in time)system for the manufacturing industry.On the other hand,what are some of the advantages of JIT for the service industry?

Takt time is calculated as

Japanese production approaches such as JIT could not be applied in the United States because companies do not show much respect and loyalty to their employees.

The goal of single minute exchange of die is to reduce setup times to less than 10 minutes.

The goal of Kaizen blitz is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place.

The step in the 5S approach in which unnecessary steps are eliminated is called:

The idea behind the Kanban system is to authorize materials for production only if there is a need for them.

Lean enterprises rely on the push system,whereby company supply drives the production process.

How are suppliers viewed under lean?

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy for Competitiveness

Executing Strategy: Project Management

Process Planning

Capacity and Scheduling

Supply Chain Planning and Analytics

Supply Chain Management

the Economic Order Quantity Model

Monitoring and Controlling the Processes

Process Improvement: Six Sigma

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Exam 10: Process Improvement: Lean

Mixed-model assembly requires optimized production technology (OPT)for sequencing.

Briefly describe the ten guidelines of the theory of constraints.

Describe the Japanese culture that lead to the development of lean.

The Japanese work systems tend to be based on three primary tenants.What are they?

Which of the following is false about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?

Provide an example of how a bottleneck in a manufacturing plant can affect the output of the entire system.

Pursuing perfection in lean organizations involves which of the following tools?

If your processing plant were put under a tight deadline,using the Theory of Constraints,would it be more efficient to use a transfer batch smaller or larger than the current process batch in order to reduce batch flow times? Explain your answer.

In traditional approaches to production,preventive maintenance is also common.

Which of the following is not one of the seven categories of waste or muda?

It is often clear the advantages of a JIT (just in time)system for the manufacturing industry.On the other hand,what are some of the advantages of JIT for the service industry?

Takt time is calculated as

Japanese production approaches such as JIT could not be applied in the United States because companies do not show much respect and loyalty to their employees.

The goal of single minute exchange of die is to reduce setup times to less than 10 minutes.

The goal of Kaizen blitz is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place.

The step in the 5S approach in which unnecessary steps are eliminated is called:

The idea behind the Kanban system is to authorize materials for production only if there is a need for them.

Lean enterprises rely on the push system,whereby company supply drives the production process.

How are suppliers viewed under lean?

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy for Competitiveness

Executing Strategy: Project Management

Process Planning

Capacity and Scheduling

Supply Chain Planning and Analytics

Supply Chain Management

the Economic Order Quantity Model

Monitoring and Controlling the Processes

Process Improvement: Six Sigma

Filters