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ISDS DSM Ch 16 Flashcards

1
Q

Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers who are in partnership with JIT organizations?

a. Large lot sizes

b. Having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality

c. Having too many customers

A

b. Having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality

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Focus on continious improvement is decsribed by _____________.

a. Kaizen event

b. Kanban

c. Kaizen

A

c. Kaizen

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What is the rate required to push orders through the production process?

a. Push time

b. Throughput time

c. Manufacturing cycle time

A

b. Throughput time

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Lead time for computers is 7 days with daily demand of 5 computers and a safety stock of 1 day. Each kanban holds 8 computers. What is the correct number of kanbans?\

a. 7

b. 8

c. 5

A

c. 5

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5
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Lead time for computers is 5 days with a daily demand of 25 and safety stock of 5 computers. If management wants to use 10 kanbans how many computers should each one hold?

a. 10

b. 13

c. 5

A

b. 13

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Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a Lean environment?

a. Fixed equipment

b. Work cells for families of products

c. Minimizing distance

A

a. Fixed equipment

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7
Q

Which of the following is not characteristic of a TPS employee?

a. Knowledgeable

b. Empowered

c. Strict job classifications

A

c. Strict job classifications

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Q

Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments?

a. Pull systems

b. Push systems

c. A push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand

A

a. Pull systems

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9
Q

The technique known as level schedules:

a. is based on meeting one week’s demand.

b. allows for variance in scheduling between batches

c. processes many small batches rather than one large batch.

A

c. processes many small batches rather than one large batch.

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If a casual-dining restaurant is attempting to practice JIT and lean operations, which of the following would not be present?

a. Food preparation in large batches

b. Close relationship with the restaurant’s suppliers of food, utensils, and equipment

c. A kitchen set up to minimize unnecessary movement

A

a. Food preparation in large batches

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Which of the following is not a reason for variability?

a. Customer demand is unknown

b. Employees, machines, and suppliers follow production standards

c. Engineering drawings are incomplete

A

b. Employees, machines, and suppliers follow production standards

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12
Q

Which of the following is not a goal of Lean Partnerships?

a. Removal of in-plant inventory

b. Removal of engineering changes

c. Removal of receiving activities

A

b. Removal of engineering changes

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13
Q

Lean makes quality less expensive because __________.

a. it hides quality improvement costs in inventory

b. it uses larger batch production

c. it prevents long runs of defects

A

c. it prevents long runs of defects

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14
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Which one of the following is an example of Lean being used for competitive advantage?

a. Jones Company has decreased the number of job classifications to just a few

b. Lafourche Metals increases the number of suppliers to be less dependent on just a few

c. Houma Fabricators is proud to announce that incoming goods are inspected

A

a. Jones Company has decreased the number of job classifications to just a few

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A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data. What should be the setup cost?

Desired lot size:

60

Annual demand:

40,000

Holding cost:

$20 per unit per year

Daily production rate:

320

Work days per year:

250

answers:

a. $4.50

b. $0.45

c. $45

A

b. $0.45

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16
Q

The number of kanbans should be equal to:

a. ½ of the EOQ

b. demand during lead time

c. the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size

A

c. the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size

17
Q

Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?

a. Toyota Production System

b. Just-in-Time

c. Lean Operations

A

a. Toyota Production System

18
Q

The list of the 5Ss supports lean production by __________.

a. reducing inventory, in the “standardize” item

b. increasing variability through standardization, in the “standardize” item

c. identifying non-value items and removing them, in the “sort/segregate” item

A

c. identifying non-value items and removing them, in the “sort/segregate” item

19
Q

The list of the 5Ss supports lean production by __________.

a. reducing inventory, in the “standardize” item

b. increasing variability through standardization, in the “standardize” item

c. identifying non-value items and removing them, in the “sort/segregate” item

A

c. identifying non-value items and removing them, in the “sort/segregate” item

20
Q

Lead time for cakes is 2 days with daily demand of 10 cakes and safety stock of ½ a day. Each container (kanban) holds one cake. What is the correct number of kanbans?

25

10

1

A

25

21
Q

Which one of the following is a characteristic of a Lean supplier partnership?

a. Removal of incoming inspection

b. Active pursuit of vertical integration

c. Maximal product specifications imposed on supplier

A

a. Removal of incoming inspection

22
Q

Which of the following statements is true about the kanban system?

a. The supplier workstation signals the customer workstation as soon as a batch is completed.

b. The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed.

c. It is useful to smooth operations when numerous large and small lot sizes exist.

A

b. The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed.

23
Q

Which of the following is specifically characterized by continuous and forced problem solving through a focus on throughput and reduced inventory?

a. Just-in-Time

b. Toyota Production System

c. Lean Operations

A

a. Just-in-Time

24
Q

If the goals of JIT partnerships are met, which of the following is a result?

a. In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities

b. For incoming goods, receiving activities are outsourced

c. In-plant inventory replaces in-transit inventory

A

a. In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities

25
Q

Characteristics of JIT partnerships with respect to suppliers include:

a. frequent competitive bidding.

b. pursuit of vertical integration to reduce number of suppliers.

c. supporting suppliers so they become or remain price competitive.

A

c. supporting suppliers so they become or remain price competitive.

26
Q

Which of the following is not an attribute of lean operations?

a. Pushing responsibility to the highest level through centralized decision making

b. Eliminating almost all inventory through utilization of JIT

c. Educating suppliers to accept responsibility for helping meet customer needs

A

a. Pushing responsibility to the highest level through centralized decision making

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