Question 1

Which of the following is NOT consistent with the lean philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-training employees to increase processing flexibility 
B)  Developing a culture of continuous improvement within the organization 
C)  Increasing batch size to take advantage of economies of scale 
D)  Positioning WIP inventories near each processing center

Question 2

Organizations practicing lean production often increase their inventory levels in the long-run in order to create a cushion against variability so that they can investigate and eliminate the weaknesses of their system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The five S's refer to various safety activities practiced by Toyota.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are the TWO primary techniques/philosophies discussed in Chapter 8 that are used to manage processes in the supply chain such that they'll meet the needs of customers today.Provide the prime objectives for each of the two techniques/philosophies.Also,for each technique,provide three elements used to achieve the prime objectives.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Manufacturing layouts for an organization practicing lean manufacturing principles seek to maximize operator visibility,maintain an effective and efficient flow of people and materials,and minimize the distance that work in process must travel from one processing center to another processing center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Quick Response program,developed in the 1980's,was an offshoot of the following supply chain concept:

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficient Consumer Response 
B)  Six Sigma 
C)  Just-in-Time 
D)  Cross Docking

Question 7

Calculate the inventory container size required given the following:
Demand rate = 10 parts per hour,Safety stock required = 15%
Number of containers = 14,Time to cycle through entire system = 6 hours

Accepted Answer

A)  2 parts 
B)  3 parts 
C)  4 parts 
D)  5 parts

Question 8

Which of the following are among the most important elements of the lean production philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality inspections and a standardized product line 
B)  Fully automated assembly lines and a large supplier base 
C)  Large inventories and quality inspections 
D)  Waste reduction and continuous improvement

Question 9

Modern supply chains simultaneously pursue the goals of high-quality,fast response,and low cost because customers nowadays want both high levels of quality and responsiveness.A key manufacturing philosophy that emphasizes waste elimination and minimizing inventories to expose problems is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Just-in-time 
B)  Quick Response 
C)  Efficient Consumer Response 
D)  Total Quality Management

Question 10

Lean production is an operating philosophy or mindset that essentially attempts to minimize the impact of system variability and flaws in forecasting through the use of high safety stock inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe SPC and Acceptance Sampling.What is the key difference between the two?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Successful supply chains evolve through stages; the internally focused stage is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional silos 
B)  Top-down management 
C)  Long-term planning 
D)  Internal measures used to monitor performance

Exam 8: Process Management: Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain

Which of the following is NOT consistent with the lean philosophy?

Organizations practicing lean production often increase their inventory levels in the long-run in order to create a cushion against variability so that they can investigate and eliminate the weaknesses of their system.

The five S's refer to various safety activities practiced by Toyota.

The Quick Response program,developed in the 1980's,was an offshoot of the following supply chain concept:

Calculate the inventory container size required given the following: Demand rate = 10 parts per hour,Safety stock required = 15% Number of containers = 14,Time to cycle through entire system = 6 hours

Which of the following are among the most important elements of the lean production philosophy?

Modern supply chains simultaneously pursue the goals of high-quality,fast response,and low cost because customers nowadays want both high levels of quality and responsiveness.A key manufacturing philosophy that emphasizes waste elimination and minimizing inventories to expose problems is:

Lean production is an operating philosophy or mindset that essentially attempts to minimize the impact of system variability and flaws in forecasting through the use of high safety stock inventories.

Describe SPC and Acceptance Sampling.What is the key difference between the two?

Successful supply chains evolve through stages; the internally focused stage is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: