Question 1

While lean systems work very well for manufacturing systems,they cannot be applied to service systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In service systems,a common approach used to stress the system and identify problems is to reduce the number of employees doing an activity until the process begins to slow or come to a halt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Takt time is the cycle time needed to match the rate of production to the rate of sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Kaizen is the Japanese term for continuous improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In lean systems,if a defective product is found,which of the following is generally NOT done?

Accepted Answer

A) The production line is stopped. 
B) The defective unit is passed on to the next workstation. 
C) The defective unit is returned to the worker responsible for creating the defect. 
D) The production line is made aware of the problem without necessarily stopping the line. 
A) The production line is stopped. 
B) The defective unit is passed on to the next workstation. 
C) The defective unit is returned to the worker responsible for creating the defect. 
D) The production line is made aware of the problem without necessarily stopping the line.

Question 6

What did the production manager say to the pile of scrapped material?

Accepted Answer

A) "Hello muda." 
B) "Hello fadduh." 
C) "We need more kanbans." 
D) "JIT II Brute?" 
A) "Hello muda." 
B) "Hello fadduh." 
C) "We need more kanbans." 
D) "JIT II Brute?"

Question 7

Group technology collects similar parts into families and organizes machine tools into separate cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a process consideration in the implementation of a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A) Firms might have to change existing layouts. 
B) Workstations typically will have to be moved farther apart. 
C) A contract with strict job classifications will have to be adopted. 
D) Plant access by rail will become necessary. 
A) Firms might have to change existing layouts. 
B) Workstations typically will have to be moved farther apart. 
C) A contract with strict job classifications will have to be adopted. 
D) Plant access by rail will become necessary.

Question 9

________ is the combining of parts or products with similar characteristics into families and setting aside groups of machines for their production.

Accepted Answer

Group tech

Question 10

The rack at my assembly station that holds rear view mirrors is empty,so a runner wheels it away and replaces it with a new rack,fully populated with rear view mirrors.This production factoid illustrates which of the following principles of the Toyota Production System?

Accepted Answer

A) All work must be specified as to content. 
B) Every customer-supplier connection must be direct and unambiguous. 
C) The pathway for every service and product must be direct. 
D) Any improvements to the system must be made in accordance with the scientific method. 
A) All work must be specified as to content. 
B) Every customer-supplier connection must be direct and unambiguous. 
C) The pathway for every service and product must be direct. 
D) Any improvements to the system must be made in accordance with the scientific method.

Question 11

In a ________ system based on other Kanban signals,an empty space signals a need to fill it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a ________ system based on other...

Question 12

What are the four underlying principles of the Toyota Production System?

Accepted Answer

The four underlying principles are: (1)a

Question 13

A ________ assembly line produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ assembly line produces a mix...

Question 14

A power cord that can be plugged in only one way is an example of a poka-yoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The pull method begins the production of an item in advance of customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lean systems are operating systems that maximize the value added of each of its activities by paring unnecessary resources and delays from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How can group technology be used in a service setting? Provide an example and describe two advantages of using this principle in a service setting.

Accepted Answer

The theory behind group technology is to

Question 18

The push method begins the production of items in advance of customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ method produces the item in advance of customer need.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ method produces the item in...

Question 20

________ is the philosophy that waste can be eliminated by cutting unnecessary inventory and removing non-value-adding activities in operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the philosophy that waste can...

Exam 8: Lean Systems

While lean systems work very well for manufacturing systems,they cannot be applied to service systems.

In service systems,a common approach used to stress the system and identify problems is to reduce the number of employees doing an activity until the process begins to slow or come to a halt.

Takt time is the cycle time needed to match the rate of production to the rate of sales.

Kaizen is the Japanese term for continuous improvement.

In lean systems,if a defective product is found,which of the following is generally NOT done?

What did the production manager say to the pile of scrapped material?

Group technology collects similar parts into families and organizes machine tools into separate cells.

Which of the following is a process consideration in the implementation of a lean system?

________ is the combining of parts or products with similar characteristics into families and setting aside groups of machines for their production.

The rack at my assembly station that holds rear view mirrors is empty,so a runner wheels it away and replaces it with a new rack,fully populated with rear view mirrors.This production factoid illustrates which of the following principles of the Toyota Production System?

In a ________ system based on other Kanban signals,an empty space signals a need to fill it.

What are the four underlying principles of the Toyota Production System?

A ________ assembly line produces a mix of models in smaller lots.

A power cord that can be plugged in only one way is an example of a poka-yoke.

The pull method begins the production of an item in advance of customer needs.

Lean systems are operating systems that maximize the value added of each of its activities by paring unnecessary resources and delays from them.

How can group technology be used in a service setting? Provide an example and describe two advantages of using this principle in a service setting.

The push method begins the production of items in advance of customer needs.

The ________ method produces the item in advance of customer need.

________ is the philosophy that waste can be eliminated by cutting unnecessary inventory and removing non-value-adding activities in operations.

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