SCMS331 Chapter 16

7 October 2022
4.7 (114 reviews)
25 test answers

Unlock all answers in this set

Unlock answers (21)
question
Which of the following statements is true about the kanban system?
answer
The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed.
question
Which of the following is not an attribute of lean operations?
answer
Pushing responsibility to the highest level through centralized decision making
question
Lead time for cakes is 2 days with daily demand of 10 cakes and safety stock of Β½ a day. Each container (kanban) holds one cake. What is the correct number of kanbans?
answer
25
question
Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?
answer
Toyota Production System
question
Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments?
answer
Pull systems
question
Which one of the following is an example of JIT being used for competitive advantage?
answer
Jones Company has decreased the number of job classifications to just a few
question
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?
answer
13
question
Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership?
answer
Removal of incoming inspection
question
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?
answer
5
question
JIT makes quality less expensive because __________.
answer
it prevents long runs of defects
question
The number of kanbans should be equal to:
answer
the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size
question
Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment?
answer
"No one knows the job better than those who do it."
question
Which of the following is not characteristic of a TPS employee?
answer
Strict job classifications
question
If a casual-dining restaurant is attempting to practice JIT and lean operations, which of the following would not be present?
answer
Food preparation in large batches
question
Characteristics of JIT partnerships with respect to suppliers include:
answer
supporting suppliers so they become or remain price competitive.
question
Which of the following is not a goal of JIT Partnerships?
answer
Removal of engineering changes
question
The technique known as level schedules:
answer
processes many small batches rather than one large batch.
question
Which one of the following is not a layout tactic in a JIT environment?
answer
Fixed equipment
question
If the goals of JIT partnerships are met, which of the following is a result?
answer
In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities
question
Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers?
answer
Having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality
question
What is the rate required to push orders through the production process?
answer
Throughput time
question
Which of the following is not a reason for variability?
answer
Employees, machines, and suppliers follow production standards
question
Which of the following is specifically characterized by continuous and forced problem solving through a focus on throughput and reduced inventory?
answer
Just-in-time
question
The list of the 5Ss supports lean production by __________.
answer
identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item
question
Setup costs =
answer
= (quantity ^2 X holding costs X ( 1 - daily demand/daily production) ) / (2 X annual demand)