Operations Management - JIT

TPS stands for Total Production Streamlining.

Waste is anything that does not add value from the​ consumer's perspective.

A common JIT layout tactic is to minimize distance.

JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong.

Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

Employee empowerment is unnecessary in the Toyota Production​ System, because automation and powerful information systems reduce the need for employee creativity and decision making.

The​ 5Ss-sort/segregate, simplify/straighten,​ shine/sweep, standardize, and​ sustain/self discipline-are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste.

Which of the following is generally found in most Lean​ environments? A. push systems B. a push or pull​ system, depending upon the rate of demand C. a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items D. a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts E. pull systems

Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven​ Wastes? A. assignment B. motion C. transportation D. overproduction E. defective product

The seven wastes

Concerning relationships with​ suppliers, which of the following combinations is critical to the success of​ JIT? A. distant relationships with trust B. close relationships with trust C. close relationships with skepticism D. distant relationships with skepticism E. none of the above

Which one of the following is not a benefit of JIT​ implementation? A. variability increase B. quality improvement C. rapid throughput D. rework reduction E. cost reduction

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the kanban​ system? A. It is useful to smooth operations when numerous quality problems occur. B. The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed. C. The quantities in the containers are usually large to reduce setup costs. D. It is associated with a push system. E. The supplier workstation signals the customer workstation as soon as a batch is completed.

What does the Japanese word​ "kanban" mean? A. lot size of one B. card C. continuous improvement D. employee empowerment E. low inventory

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the links between JIT and​ quality? A. If consistent quality​ exists, JIT allows firms to reduce all costs associated with inventory. B. JIT increases the cost of obtaining good quality. C. JIT reduces the number of potential sources of error by shrinking queues and lead times. D. Inventory hides bad​ quality; JIT immediately exposes it. E. As quality​ improves, fewer inventory buffers are​ needed; in​ turn, JIT performs better.

JIT makes quality cheaper​ because: A. the cost of low quality can be hidden in inventory. B. JIT adds more buffers to the system. C. JIT prevents long runs of defects. D. B and C E. ​A, B and C

Which of the following is not characteristic of a TPS​ employee? A. strict job classifications B. empowered C. know more about their job than anyone else D. knowledgeable E. All of the above characterize a TPS employee.

A manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory. Which of these is generally not accepted as a JIT​ action? A. It picked the supplier that offered the lowest price based on quantity discounts. B. It used a pull system to move inventory. C. It produced in ever smaller lots. D. It required deliveries directly to the point of use. E. It worked to reduce the​ company's in-transit inventory.

Jack Welsh

5 Ss

2 additional Ss

Jidoka

Kanban

Poka-yoke

Andon

Kaizen