Chapter 15: Just-in-Time Manufacturing and Lean Production

Question 1

The long-term result of eliminating waste is
A) Cost-efficient organization B) Quality-oriented organization
C) Fast-response organization
D) All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

Value starts in the marketplace when __________ must decide what the customer wants.
A)accounting B) marketing C)production
D)finance

Answer 2

marketing

Question 3

The “ideal” product:

A) Meets or exceeds customer expectations
B) Makes the best use of materials
C) Can be manufactured with a minimum of waste
D) All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Waste, or cost, is added to the process when:
A) The right size of machine is used
B) The process is being operated correctly
C) The wrong tools and fixtures are used
D) All of the above

Answer 4

The wrong tools and fixtures are used

Question 5

Waiting time includes: A) Operator time and material
B) Operator time only
C) Material only D) Neither of the above

Answer 5

Operator time and material

Question 6

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is done by the worker and can be used on all items where a sensory perception is sufficient.	
A) Self-check
B) Source inspection
C) Total employee involvement	
D) Overproduction

Answer 6

Self-check

Question 7

Parts can pass one by one, or in very small lots, from one workstation to the other in work cells. Benefits include:	
A) Queue times are increased.
B) Lead times are increased.
C) PAC and scheduling are simplified.
D) Floor space needs are increased.

Answer 7

PAC and scheduling are simplified.

Question 8

_____________ is desirable so the company can react swiftly to changes in the volume and mix of their products.

A) Process flexibility
B) Machine flexibility
C) Work cell flexibility
D) Total quality management

Answer 8

Process flexibility

Question 9

Improved process and material flow:
A) Is reduced as inventories are reduced B) Exposes problems in the production process C) Exposes problems in the materials control system
D) All of the above

Answer 9

All of the above

Question 10

The benefits of a good quality program include:	
A) More scrap
B) More rework
C) More inventory
D) Better on-time production

Answer 10

Better on-time production