Chapter 16 JIT and Lean Operations Answers Part 1

Chapter 16 JIT and Lean Operations 1) TPS stands for Toyota Production System. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 2) TPS stands for Total Production Streamlining. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 3) Product storage is an example of waste, in the sense that no value is added. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 4) In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 5) Customer demand will always remain an unknown, so it is not considered a source of variation. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 6) Variability in manufacturing can occur because engineering drawings or specifications are incomplete or inaccurate. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 7) A push system means providing the next station with exactly what is needed when it is needed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 1 8) Waste is anything that does not add value, such as storage or inspection of items; waste also includes any activity that does not add value from the consumer's perspective. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 9) Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 10) JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 11) One goal of JIT partnerships is the removal of in-plant inventory by delivery in small lots directly to the using department as needed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 12) Many suppliers feel that having a variety of customers is better than being tied to long-term contracts with one customer. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 13) JIT suppliers have concerns that the JIT firm's demands for small lot sizes are simply a way of transferring holding cost from manufacturer firm to the supplier firm. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 14) Reducing distance is a common JIT goal. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 2 15) Cross-training is a common JIT tactic to improve flexibility. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 16) JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: JIT inventory 17) Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: JIT inventory 18) Lower average inventory is feasible only if setup times are short. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: JIT inventory 19) If setup times and costs can be reduced enough, the JIT ideal of "Lot Size = 1" can be achieved. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: JIT inventory 20) A scheduler may find that freezing the portion of the schedule closest to the due dates allows the production system to function and the schedule to be met. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO5 Define kanban 21) The first step in reducing setup times is the separation of setup into preparation activities and actual setup, so that as much work as possible can be done while the machine or process is operating. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: JIT inventory 3 22) Level scheduling means producing at a constant rate, regardless of customer demands. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO5 Define kanban 23) With level schedules, a few large batches, rather than frequent small batches, are processed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO5 Define kanban 24) The number of kanbans decreases as safety stock is increased. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO5 Define kanban 25) A kanban system requires little variability in lead time because shortages have their impact on the entire productive system. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO5 Define kanban 26) Inventory has only one positive aspect, which is availability; inventory has several negatives, including increased material handling, obsolescence, and damage. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO5 Define kanban 27) The quality management tool called poka-yoke is not relevant to JIT systems. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: JIT quality 28) Employee empowerment is unnecessary in the Toyota Production System, because automation and powerful information systems reduce the need for employee creativity and decision making. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO6 Compute the required number of kanbans 4 29) The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests so that gaps between expectations and actuality are immediately evident. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO6 Compute the required number of kanbans 30) 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. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 31) When implemented as a comprehensive manufacturing strategy, JIT, TPS, and lean systems sustain competitive advantage and result in increased overall returns. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 32) Because most services cannot be inventoried, there is little place for JIT to help service organizations achieve competitive advantage. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: Lean operations in services 33) What does TPS stand for? A) Total Production Streamlining B) Toyota Production System C) Taguchi's Production S's D) Total Process Simplification E) Toronto Power System Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 5 34) Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments? A) a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand B) a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items C) a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts D) push systems E) pull systems Answer: E Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 35) Which of the following is not a reason for variability? A) Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units late. B) Customer demand is unknown. C) Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units that conform to standards. D) Engineering drawings are inaccurate. E) Drawings or specifications are incomplete. Answer: C Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 36) Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices? A) Just-in-time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) kanban Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 37) 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 (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) kanban Answer: A Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 6 38) Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true? A) Large lots are pulled from upstream stations. B) Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. C) Manufacturing cycle time is increased. D) Problems become more obvious. E) None of the above are true of a pull system. Answer: D Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 39) Manufacturing cycle time is best defined as the A) length of the work shift, expressed in minutes per day. B) time it takes a unit to move from one workstation to the next. C) time between the start of one unit and the start of the next unit. D) sum of all the task times to make one unit of a product. E) time from raw materials receipt to finished product exit. Answer: E Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 40) Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants? A) Just-in-time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) kanban Answer: C Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 41) What is the time required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery? A) throughput B) manufacturing cycle time C) pull time D) push time E) queuing time Answer: A Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 7 42) Throughput measures the time A) that it takes to process one unit at a station. B) between the arrival of raw materials and the shipping of finished products. C) to produce one whole product through an empty system (i.e., with no waiting). D) required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery. E) required to place an order with a supplier. Answer: D Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 43) Which of the following is not one of the Seven Wastes? A) overproduction B) transportation C) assignment D) defective product E) motion Answer: C Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 44) The 5Ss A) have the "flavour" of a housekeeping list. B) are a checklist for lean operations. C) have become a list of seven items in American practice. D) can be used to assist with necessary changes in organizational culture. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 45) The list of 5S's, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by A) identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item. B) reducing inventory, in the "standardize" item. C) increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" item. D) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" item. E) building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" item. Answer: A Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss 8 46) Concerning relationships with suppliers, which of the following combinations is critical to the success of JIT? A) close relationships with trust B) close relationships with skepticism C) distant relationships with trust D) distant relationships with skepticism E) distant relationship with mistrust Answer: A Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 47) Which one of the following is not a benefit of the implementation of JIT? A) cost reduction B) variability increase C) rapid throughput D) quality improvement E) rework reduction Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: knowledge Objective: LO1 Define just-in-time, TPS, and lean operations 48) If the goals of JIT partnerships are met, which of the following is a result? A) For incoming goods, receiving activity and inspection are outsourced. B) In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities. C) The number of suppliers increases. D) In-plant inventory replaces in-transit inventory. E) All of the above are consequences of meeting the JIT partnership goals. Answer: B Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 49) Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership? A) large number of suppliers B) maximal product specifications imposed on supplier C) active pursuit of vertical integration D) removal of incoming inspection E) frequent deliveries in large lot quantities Answer: D Diff: 2 Skill: comprehension Objective: LO3 Explain JIT partnerships 9