Question 1

The list of 5S's,although it looks like a housekeeping directive,supports lean production by

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A)  identifying non-value items and removing them,in the "sort/segregate" item.
B)  reducing inventory,in the "standardize" item.
C)  increasing variability through standardized procedures,in the "standardize" item.
D)  eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies,in the "support" item.
E)  building good safety practices,in the "shine/sweep" item.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The number of kanbans should be equal to

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A)  one.
B)  the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size.
C)    of the EOQ.
D)  one full day's production divided by the EOQ.
E)  three times safety stock.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Daily usage of a product is 10 in a facility that operates every day of the year.Setup cost is $68 and annualized carrying cost is $100.Daily production of this product is 20.Lead time is 14 days;safety stock is one day's production.What is the optimum kanban size,and number of kanbans?

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The answer of Daily usage of a product is 10...

Question 4

A push system means providing the next station with exactly what is needed when it is needed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT?

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A)  cost reduction
B)  variability increase
C)  rapid throughput
D)  quality improvement
E)  rework reductionF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

What are the goals of JIT partnerships?

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1.Removal of unnecessary activities,such...

Question 7

Identify the layout tactics appropriate for a JIT environment.

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Layout tactics for a JIT environment inc...

Question 8

Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment?

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A)  UPS drivers are trained to perform several motions smoothly and efficiently.
B)  Unionization of the work place brings better morale and therefore better quality.
C)  "No one knows the job better than those who do it."
D)  The supervisor monitors the employee's washroom breaks.
E)  The supervisor dictates the employee's mood.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Weekly usage of a product is 8 units.Since the plant operates 50 weeks per year,this leads to annual usage of 400 units.Setup cost is $40 and annualized carrying cost is $80.Weekly production of this product is 12 units.Lead time is four weeks,and safety stock is one week's production.What is optimal kanban size? What is the optimal number of kanbans?

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The answer of Weekly usage of a product is 8...

Question 10

The cook in a fast-food restaurant knows that 2 hamburger patties and an order of fries should be started for each car that is waiting in line.This is best an example of

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A)  Lead time
B)  Kanban
C)  Push production
D)  Kaizen
E)  EOQF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Waste is anything that does not add value,such as storage or inspection of items;waste also includes any activity that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A bakery uses 5 containers that hold 3 cakes.Daily demand is 10 cakes and safety stock is 5 cakes.What is the lead time?

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5 = (5 + 1...

Question 13

The word "kanban" means

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A)  low inventory.
B)  employee empowerment.
C)  card.
D)  continuous improvement.
E)  lot size of one.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Identify JIT policies for and expectations of suppliers.

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Few vendors;supportive supplie...

Question 15

A bakery uses 6 containers that each hold 4 cakes.If safety stock is 2 cakes and lead time is 11 days,determine daily demand.

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6 = (2 + 11 ∗ D)/4 D...

Question 16

Compare and contrast throughput with manufacturing cycle time.

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Throughput is a measure (in units or tim...

Question 17

Which of the following is the author of the phrase "Inventory is evil"?

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A)  Poka Yoke
B)  Pat "Keiretsu" Morita
C)  Kanban Polka
D)  Shigeo Shingo
E)  Henry FordF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

If setup times and costs can be reduced enough,the JIT ideal of "Lot Size = 1" can be achieved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time,every time.

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The answer of ________ is any deviation from the optimum...

Question 20

________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running.

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Just-in-ti...

Exam 16: Jit and Lean Operations

A bakery uses 5 containers that hold 3 cakes.Daily demand is 10 cakes and safety stock is 5 cakes.What is the lead time?

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Daily usage of a product is 10 in a facility that operates every day of the year.Setup cost is $68 and annualized carrying cost is $100.Daily production of this product is 20.Lead time is 14 days;safety stock is one day's production.What is the optimum kanban size,and number of kanbans?

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________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running.

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If setup times and costs can be reduced enough,the JIT ideal of "Lot Size = 1" can be achieved.

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Identify the layout tactics appropriate for a JIT environment.

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Waste is anything that does not add value,such as storage or inspection of items;waste also includes any activity that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.

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Which of the following is the author of the phrase "Inventory is evil"?

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Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT?

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The cook in a fast-food restaurant knows that 2 hamburger patties and an order of fries should be started for each car that is waiting in line.This is best an example of

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The number of kanbans should be equal to

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________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time,every time.

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What are the goals of JIT partnerships?

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Compare and contrast throughput with manufacturing cycle time.

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The list of 5S's,although it looks like a housekeeping directive,supports lean production by

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Identify JIT policies for and expectations of suppliers.

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Few vendors;supportive supplie...
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A bakery uses 6 containers that each hold 4 cakes.If safety stock is 2 cakes and lead time is 11 days,determine daily demand.

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6 = (2 + 11 ∗ D)/4 D...
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The word "kanban" means

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Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment?

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A push system means providing the next station with exactly what is needed when it is needed.

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A bakery uses 5 containers that hold 3 cakes.Daily demand is 10 cakes and safety stock is 5 cakes.What is the lead time?

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Daily usage of a product is 10 in a facility that operates every day of the year.Setup cost is $68 and annualized carrying cost is $100.Daily production of this product is 20.Lead time is 14 days;safety stock is one day's production.What is the optimum kanban size,and number of kanbans?

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________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running.

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If setup times and costs can be reduced enough,the JIT ideal of "Lot Size = 1" can be achieved.

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Identify the layout tactics appropriate for a JIT environment.

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Waste is anything that does not add value,such as storage or inspection of items;waste also includes any activity that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.

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Which of the following is the author of the phrase "Inventory is evil"?

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Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT?

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The cook in a fast-food restaurant knows that 2 hamburger patties and an order of fries should be started for each car that is waiting in line.This is best an example of

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The number of kanbans should be equal to

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________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time,every time.

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What are the goals of JIT partnerships?

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Compare and contrast throughput with manufacturing cycle time.

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The list of 5S's,although it looks like a housekeeping directive,supports lean production by

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Identify JIT policies for and expectations of suppliers.

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A bakery uses 6 containers that each hold 4 cakes.If safety stock is 2 cakes and lead time is 11 days,determine daily demand.

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The word "kanban" means

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Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment?

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A push system means providing the next station with exactly what is needed when it is needed.

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