Question 1

A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 IIF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Request
B)  Routing
C)  Bar code
D)  Kanban
E)  KazianF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

In the lean approach, inventories are reduced gradually, instead of eliminating inventories as rapidly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP II in scheduling the products to be built is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP II uses computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

Which of the following does not contribute to reduced setup time and cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized setup tools
B)  standardized setup equipment
C)  custom setup procedures for each product
D)  use of multipurpose equipment or attachments
E)  use of group technologyF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Process design supporting lean doesn't include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Production flexibility
B)  Duplicate facilities
C)  Setup time reduction
D)  Minimal inventory storage
E)  Small lot sizesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Successful lean implementation requires much more than slogans and idealistic goals such as zero inventories and zero defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

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 12

A basic requirement for operating with low inventories in lean systems is that major system problems must already have been solved and new problems will be solved as they appear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically involve:

Accepted Answer

A)  delivery of large lots on short notice
B)  the highest quality at the lowest price
C)  long-term relationships
D)  multiple suppliers to assure continuous availability
E)  dedicated staging areas for materialF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of management commitment
B)  lack of worker cooperation
C)  supplier resistance
D)  all of the above
E)  insufficient space to store the increased inventoriesF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:

Accepted Answer

A)  is most suited for non-repetitive manufacturing
B)  cannot be implemented sequentially
C)  requires a wholesale commitment from the outset
D)  may provide a competitive advantage
E)  all of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-process inventory is considerably less.
B)  Each product is produced less frequently.
C)  Carrying costs are reduced.
D)  There is less clutter in the workplace.
E)  Inspection and rework costs are less.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above B

Question 17

Lean systems often use layouts that are based on group technology product requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A production system uses kanban cards to control production and movement of parts.One work center uses an average of 40 pieces per hour of a certain part.Standard containers hold 10 parts.The cycle time for parts containers is about 36 minutes.Management has assigned an efficiency factor of .20 to this work center.How many containers should be used to support this operation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A production system uses kanban cards to...

Question 19

The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  no in-process inventories
B)  cross-trained workers capable of handling every process
C)  a smooth, rapid flow of materials through the system
D)  no setup times
E)  all of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer requirements.

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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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Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

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A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.

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In the lean approach, inventories are reduced gradually, instead of eliminating inventories as rapidly as possible.

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One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP II in scheduling the products to be built is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP II uses computers.

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Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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Process design supporting lean doesn't include ______.

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Successful lean implementation requires much more than slogans and idealistic goals such as zero inventories and zero defects.

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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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A basic requirement for operating with low inventories in lean systems is that major system problems must already have been solved and new problems will be solved as they appear.

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With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically involve:

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A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is:

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An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:

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Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

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In the lean approach, inventories are reduced gradually, instead of eliminating inventories as rapidly as possible.

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Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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Process design supporting lean doesn't include ______.

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Successful lean implementation requires much more than slogans and idealistic goals such as zero inventories and zero defects.

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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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A basic requirement for operating with low inventories in lean systems is that major system problems must already have been solved and new problems will be solved as they appear.

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With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically involve:

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A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is:

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An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:

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