Question 1

The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Manufacturing cells in JIT systems process similar parts for a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

Accepted Answer

A)  poka-yoke.
B)  autonomation.
C)  jidoka.
D)  andon.
E)  kanban.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

JIT/lean systems minimize finished product inventory but have a greater reliance on work-in-process inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The control of the flow of work in JIT systems is best characterized as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  push system.
B)  pull system.
C)  backward communications approach
D)  inventory accumulation approach
E)  neutral systemF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The JIT/lean approach is best used for custom operations that experience fairly unstable demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by firms using JIT/lean production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer employees
B)  Higher processing cost
C)  More work-in-process with longer production runs
D)  Lower processing costs
E)  Specialization in employee skills lead to higher productivityF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

The JIT philosophy recognizes that a buffer inventory is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

JIT refers to a production system in which goods arrive for processing just as the preceding batch is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

The control of the flow of work in JIT systems is best characterized as a:

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JIT/lean systems minimize finished product inventory but have a greater reliance on work-in-process inventory.

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Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by firms using JIT/lean production?

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JIT refers to a production system in which goods arrive for processing just as the preceding batch is completed.

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The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

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A term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

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The JIT/lean approach is best used for custom operations that experience fairly unstable demand.

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Manufacturing cells in JIT systems process similar parts for a product.

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The JIT philosophy recognizes that a buffer inventory is necessary.

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Exam 21: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

The control of the flow of work in JIT systems is best characterized as a:

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JIT/lean systems minimize finished product inventory but have a greater reliance on work-in-process inventory.

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Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by firms using JIT/lean production?

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JIT refers to a production system in which goods arrive for processing just as the preceding batch is completed.

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The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

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A term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:

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The JIT/lean approach is best used for custom operations that experience fairly unstable demand.

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Manufacturing cells in JIT systems process similar parts for a product.

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The JIT philosophy recognizes that a buffer inventory is necessary.

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