Question 1

The number of kanbans in a production system is inversely related to the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of kanbans in a production...

Question 2

Some companies have found it beneficial to combine the planning capabilities of kanban with the control capabilities of MRP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Provide a definition by description of the Lean philosophy.Where can Lean be deployed?

Accepted Answer

Our trusty APICS dictionary weighs in th

Question 4

An increase in the safety factor results in an increase in the amount of inventory in a kanban system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a production card located:

Accepted Answer

A)  in box A. 
B)  in box B. 
C)  at work center 1 and work center 2. 
D)  in box C. 
A)  in box A. 
B)  in box B. 
C)  at work center 1 and work center 2. 
D)  in box C.

Question 6

________ combines the focus on waste reduction with the discipline of define,measure,analyze,improve,and control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ combines the focus on waste reduction...

Question 7

The MBA recruiter had worked in one of several different positions at the university; student advisor,adjunct professor,even MBA director at a previous employer.Her sole responsibility as recruiter was attending MBA and job fairs in the area to talk to prospective students about the possibility of continuing their education.This illustrates the waste of:

Accepted Answer

A)  unnecessary inventory. 
B)  overproduction. 
C)  unnecessary transportation. 
D)  underutilization of employees. 
A)  unnecessary inventory. 
B)  overproduction. 
C)  unnecessary transportation. 
D)  underutilization of employees.

Question 8

The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The forecast for next month is 200 units so the manufacturer gathers materials for this anticipated level of production activity.This is an example of pull production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade,but tools such as kanbans cannot be used in all production environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a move card located:

Accepted Answer

A)  in box A. 
B)  in box B. 
C)  both in box A and box C. 
D)  in box C. 
A)  in box A. 
B)  in box B. 
C)  both in box A and box C. 
D)  in box C.

Question 12

Just-in-time production is also referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

lean produ

Question 13

Scrap or rework are examples of the lean waste recognized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  defects. 
B)  inappropriate processing. 
C)  unnecessary motion. 
D)  waiting. 
A)  defects. 
B)  inappropriate processing. 
C)  unnecessary motion. 
D)  waiting.

Question 14

In the kanban formula,the letter T represents the time it takes to empty a box of parts through building product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the movements of parts and kanbans in a two-card kanban system.

Accepted Answer

A two-card kanban system has move cards

Question 16

The cards employed in a two-card kanban system are the production card and the move card.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Unnecessary transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only Kanban as a production control method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the consequences of unstable demand and interrupted flows on a supply chain managed with a lean philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Lean requires that demand be relatively

Question 20

In a single-card kanban system:

Accepted Answer

A)  the single card is the production card. 
B)  the empty container serves as the production card. 
C)  the single card is the move signal. 
D)  None of the above is correct in a single-card system. 
A)  the single card is the production card. 
B)  the empty container serves as the production card. 
C)  the single card is the move signal. 
D)  None of the above is correct in a single-card system.

The number of kanbans in a production system is inversely related to the ________.

Some companies have found it beneficial to combine the planning capabilities of kanban with the control capabilities of MRP.

Provide a definition by description of the Lean philosophy.Where can Lean be deployed?

An increase in the safety factor results in an increase in the amount of inventory in a kanban system.

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a production card located:

________ combines the focus on waste reduction with the discipline of define,measure,analyze,improve,and control.

The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing company.

The forecast for next month is 200 units so the manufacturer gathers materials for this anticipated level of production activity.This is an example of pull production.

Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade,but tools such as kanbans cannot be used in all production environments.

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a move card located:

Just-in-time production is also referred to as ________.

Scrap or rework are examples of the lean waste recognized as:

In the kanban formula,the letter T represents the time it takes to empty a box of parts through building product.

Describe the movements of parts and kanbans in a two-card kanban system.

The cards employed in a two-card kanban system are the production card and the move card.

Unnecessary transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy.

Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only Kanban as a production control method.

What are the consequences of unstable demand and interrupted flows on a supply chain managed with a lean philosophy?

In a single-card kanban system:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

A: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

A: Supply Chain Information Systems

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

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Exam 13: Jitlean Production

The number of kanbans in a production system is inversely related to the ________.

Some companies have found it beneficial to combine the planning capabilities of kanban with the control capabilities of MRP.

Provide a definition by description of the Lean philosophy.Where can Lean be deployed?

An increase in the safety factor results in an increase in the amount of inventory in a kanban system.

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a production card located:

________ combines the focus on waste reduction with the discipline of define,measure,analyze,improve,and control.

The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing company.

The forecast for next month is 200 units so the manufacturer gathers materials for this anticipated level of production activity.This is an example of pull production.

Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade,but tools such as kanbans cannot be used in all production environments.

Consider the adjacent work stations in this two card Kanban system.There is a move card located:

Just-in-time production is also referred to as ________.

Scrap or rework are examples of the lean waste recognized as:

In the kanban formula,the letter T represents the time it takes to empty a box of parts through building product.

Describe the movements of parts and kanbans in a two-card kanban system.

The cards employed in a two-card kanban system are the production card and the move card.

Unnecessary transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy.

Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only Kanban as a production control method.

What are the consequences of unstable demand and interrupted flows on a supply chain managed with a lean philosophy?

In a single-card kanban system:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

A: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

A: Supply Chain Information Systems

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

Filters