Question 1

A production system uses kanban cards to control production and movement of parts. One work center uses an average of 40 pieces per hour of a certain part. Standard containers hold 10 parts. The cycle time for parts containers is about 36 minutes. Management has assigned an efficiency factor of .20 to this work center. How many containers should be used to support this operation?

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The answer of A production system uses kanban cards to...

Question 2

Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

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A)   JIT II.
B)   MRP II.
C)   SCM I.
D)   EOQ III.
E)   POQ II.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lean systems often rely on a method of overhead allocation known as:

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A)   direct-labor allocation.
B)   capital-charge allocation.
C)   mixed-model accounting.
D)   activity-based costing.
E)   indirect-labor allocation.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

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Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

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The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

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Lean systems often rely on a method of overhead allocation known as:

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Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

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Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

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Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:

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The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

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Lean systems often rely on a method of overhead allocation known as:

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Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

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Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

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