Question 1

The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a "pull system," a quantity of inventory in front of a workstation indicates problems at that workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth production
B)  minimize inventory
C)  obtain high quality
D)  reduce overhead
E)  eliminate inventoryF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

A benefit of lean systems is that lead times are increased allowing more time for processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The activities controlled in the same way by kanban and MRP II is the determination of:

Accepted Answer

A)  rates of output
B)  products to be built
C)  materials required
D)  capacity required
E)  feedback informationF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The single-minute exchange of die is a system for reducing defective product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  designing quality into products and processes
B)  insisting vendors provide high quality materials
C)  making workers responsible for producing high quality
D)  A, B and C
E)  100% inspection of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goodsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

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

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A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:

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A benefit of lean systems is that lead times are increased allowing more time for processing.

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The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:

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The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

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The single-minute exchange of die is a system for reducing defective product.

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In a "pull system," a quantity of inventory in front of a workstation indicates problems at that workstation.

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The activities controlled in the same way by kanban and MRP II is the determination of:

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Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

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

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A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:

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A benefit of lean systems is that lead times are increased allowing more time for processing.

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The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:

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The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

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The single-minute exchange of die is a system for reducing defective product.

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In a "pull system," a quantity of inventory in front of a workstation indicates problems at that workstation.

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The activities controlled in the same way by kanban and MRP II is the determination of:

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