Question 1

When using MRP and kanban together:

Accepted Answer

A)  the control capabilities of MRP are used instead of those from kanban. 
B)  the planning capabilities of kanban are used instead of those from MRP. 
C)  the demand rate should be variable in order to derive the greatest benefit from the MRP portion of the system. 
D)  the number of kanbans is recalculated from the MRP system's order changes throughout the horizon. 
A)  the control capabilities of MRP are used instead of those from kanban. 
B)  the planning capabilities of kanban are used instead of those from MRP. 
C)  the demand rate should be variable in order to derive the greatest benefit from the MRP portion of the system. 
D)  the number of kanbans is recalculated from the MRP system's order changes throughout the horizon.

Question 2

Inflexible or unreliable processes cause organizations to produce goods before they are required; this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  excess motion. 
B)  inappropriate processes. 
C)  overproduction. 
D)  defects. 
A)  excess motion. 
B)  inappropriate processes. 
C)  overproduction. 
D)  defects.

Question 3

Any activity that does not add value to the good or service in the eyes of the consumer is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any activity that does not add value...

Question 4

A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of units at two work centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When using MRP and kanban together:

Inflexible or unreliable processes cause organizations to produce goods before they are required; this is called:

Any activity that does not add value to the good or service in the eyes of the consumer is ________.

A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of units at two work centers.

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

When using MRP and kanban together:

Inflexible or unreliable processes cause organizations to produce goods before they are required; this is called:

Any activity that does not add value to the good or service in the eyes of the consumer is ________.

A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of units at two work centers.

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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