Question 1

In a pull system, the accumulation of excessive inventory in front of a workstation is avoided even if there are problems such as equipment failure at that workstation which prevent it from completing its work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The goals of both kanban and MRP include:

Accepted Answer

A)   smooth rates of output.
B)   reduction of inventories.
C)   explosion of materials required.
D)   determination of capacity required.
E)   larger lot sizes.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Although transitioning to a lean system can be a powerful means of improving performance, some believe that using __________ along with lean can lead to even better results.

Accepted Answer

A)   kaizen
B)   EOQ
C)   Six Sigma
D)   JIT
E)   JidokaF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Process design that supports lean does not include:

Accepted Answer

A)   production flexibility.
B)   duplicate facilities.
C)   setup time reduction.
D)   minimal inventory storage.
E)   small lot sizes.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Lean purchasing requires frequent contract bidding by multiple sources to ensure the buyer of competitive prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

Accepted Answer

A)   JIT II.
B)   MRP II.
C)   SCM I.
D)   EOQ III.
E)   POQ II.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling the items to be produced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ultimate goal in a lean system is:

Accepted Answer

A)   low to moderate levels of inventory.
B)   high quality, zero defects.
C)   minimal waste (less than 6 percent) .
D)   balanced and rapid flow.
E)   all of these.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The four building blocks of lean operations are: product design, process design, personnel/organizational elements, and manufacturing planning and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a lean environment, anything not essential to the product or process is viewed as waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

Accepted Answer

A)   kaizen.
B)   kanban.
C)   autonomation.
D)   automation.
E)   100 percent inspection.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Engineering changes should not be made in the six-month period following the introduction of a new product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Fast and simple are two common threads that run through the four building blocks of lean operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: JIT and Lean Operations

Fast and simple are two common threads that run through the four building blocks of lean operations.

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Lean purchasing requires frequent contract bidding by multiple sources to ensure the buyer of competitive prices.

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Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

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The four building blocks of lean operations are: product design, process design, personnel/organizational elements, and manufacturing planning and control.

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The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

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The goals of both kanban and MRP include:

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Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

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Engineering changes should not be made in the six-month period following the introduction of a new product.

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Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

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One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

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One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling the items to be produced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

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The ultimate goal in a lean system is:

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A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

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Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

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Process design that supports lean does not include:

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In a pull system, the accumulation of excessive inventory in front of a workstation is avoided even if there are problems such as equipment failure at that workstation which prevent it from completing its work.

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The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

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The term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

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In a lean environment, anything not essential to the product or process is viewed as waste.

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Although transitioning to a lean system can be a powerful means of improving performance, some believe that using __________ along with lean can lead to even better results.

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