Deck 7: JIT/Lean production

Question 1

According to the conceptual framework of JIT, there are 8 practices considered essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation.At the same time, there are two additional practices which constitute the foundation of all 8 activities.List these two additional practices.

Answer 1

Concurrent problem solving, performance measuring

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct paper kaizen guidelines?

A) Do not include automation as a factor for the work elements
B) Do not include any breaks for operators as work elements
C) Do not include any cycle work for operators as work elements
D) Do not include any walking as a work element.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When done properly, the implementation of Just in time (JIT)philosophy increases the company's performance.Choose the effects that do not contribute to this phenomenon.
1)Increases supplier dependency
2)Reduces the need for information sharing
3)Increases WIP Inventory levels
4)Reduces process variability

A) (1)
B) (1), (2) and (4)
C) (3) and (4)
D) (1), (2) and (3)

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In one sentence, describe the basic underlining concept of Just in time (JIT)manufacturing.

Question 5

The following are some of the requirements of Supplier Development.Which are not correct?
1)Focus on inspections after receipt
2)Implement judoka program
3)Reduce supplier lead times
4)Require frequent deliveries

A) (1)
B) (2) and (3)
C) (3) and (4)
D) None of the above

Question 6

While there are many different definitions of lean manufacturing, lean can also be described as a set of manufacturing practices bundles including _____________ and _________________.Choose an option that does not correctly fill in the blanks.

A) Just-in-time (JIT)/Total quality management (TQM)
B) Human resource management (HRM)/Just-in-time (JIT)
C) Total process management (TPM) /Human resource management (HRM)
D) total productive maintenance (TPM)/Just-in-time (JIT)

Question 7

Evidence has shown that the implementation of Just in time (JIT)philosophy is most successful in a ________________ environment.Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

A) Repetitive manufacturing
B) Project
C) Custom product
D) Software development

Question 8

JIT purchasing can reduce some of the many activities that is required with traditional purchasing.Which of the following activities are less likely to be affected by JIT purchasing?
1)Negotiation
2)Expediting
3)Receiving Inspection
4)Open-Order Status Paperwork

A) (2) and (4)
B) (1) and (4)
C) (1)
D) (3) and (4)

Question 9

Which of the following concepts are not associated with lean?
1)Pull
2)Kanban
3)Muda (Waste)
4)Kaizen

A) (1)
B) (2) and (3)
C) (2), (3) and (4)
D) None of the above

Question 10

A successful JIT organization requires the organization wide incorporation of elements such as ___________________.Find the choices that do not fit into the blank space of the previous statement.
1)A focus on increasing utilization
2)A hierarchical control organization with limited communication between layers
3)An emphasis on productivity
4)A passion for operational efficiency

A) (2)
B) (1) and (4)
C) (1), (3) and (4)
D) (1)

Question 11

The implementation of JIT moves beyond an adoption of a tool set.It is a organization wide philosophical change.One method of managing change is the Kotter's 8 Steps.Which of the following is not included in Kotter's 8 Steps as a step?

A) Create a sense of urgency
B) Communicate for understanding and buy-in
C) Put together the guiding team
D) Produce long-term wins

Question 12

With the increase of lean and JIT popularity, the number of attempts to implement them has increased.At the same time, a significant portion of these attempts have not been successful.Some of the well-known reasons for these failures are _____________ and ________________.Fill in the blanks correctly.
1)Relatively strong supplier power
2)Geographical dispersion of suppliers
3)Differences in national culture
4)The lack of information technology employed

A) (1) and (4)
B) (3) and (4)
C) (1) and (2)
D) (2) and (3)

Question 13

What is a proper description of a Kaizen Event?
1)An activity associated with identifying hidden wastes
2)An activity associated with cross functional moral building
3)An activity associated with increasing sales performance
4)An activity associated with maintenance scheduling

A) (2)
B) (3) and (4)
C) (1)
D) (1) and (2)

Question 14

Among the following choices, select the ones that is closely associated with Just in time (JIT)philosophy.
1)SPC
2)MRP II
3)Concurrent problem solving
4)Push manufacturing

A) (1) and (4)
B) (2)
C) (3) and (4)
D) (3)

Question 15

Depending on person being asked, the perception of JIT differs.Choose the perceptions that are not commonly associated with JIT.
1)Variant of a conventional reorder-point system
2)Also known as the Lean production
3)A periodic system with fixed lot size
4)A sophisticated Pull system

A) (1)
B) (3)
C) (2) and (4)
D) (1) and (4)

Question 16

There are 8 types of lean waste.Which of following is not a clear example of motion waste?

A) The location of the office fax machine is across the hall. Every time you are expecting a fax, you need to pass several offices to get it.
B) The process of connecting to the school website takes 8 steps compared to the normal 3 steps.
C) The TV remote is kept on top of the TV and not near the TV viewing couch
D) The office staple is never kept at the same location twice.

Question 17

Which of the following situations are likely to happen to the suppliers with implementation of JIT or lean?
1)The buyer will only use a limited number of suppliers
2)Most contracts will be based on long term goals
3)The suppliers are more likely to be subjected to reverse auctions
4)The focus of JIT relationships will be on reducing supplier power in the relationship

A) (1)
B) (3) and (4)
C) (1) and (2)
D) (1), (2) and (4)

Question 18

Practices such as ____________ are associated with Just in time (JIT)philosophy.However, practices such as ________________ are contradictive to JIT.Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

A) Small lots/Uniform production
B) Uniform production/Preventive maintenance
C) Inspections at arrival / Preventive maintenance
D) Small lots / Inspections at arrival

Question 19

Uniform Production is an element of JIT production which requires _________________ .Choose an option that does not fill in the blank correctly.

A) Establish freeze windows
B) Level schedules
C) Reduces WIP Inventory levels
D) Under-utilize capacity

Question 20

Which of the following Japanese terms are not associated with JIT?

A) Muda
B) Kanban
C) Heijunka
D) Kenji

Question 21

According to the conceptual framework of JIT, there are 8 practices considered essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation.List at least 4 of them.

Question 22

List 4 of the 8 types of lean waste.

Question 23

In your own words, briefly describe the concept of Uniform production utilized by JIT.

Question 24

Describe value steam mapping (VSM)and its relationship with lean

Question 25

Briefly discuss the role of culture in regard to JIT using the US and Japan as examples.

Question 26

Explain the reasons for JIT originating from Japan in a paragraph.

Question 27

Identify the environment best suited to lean manufacturing with an example

Question 28

In your own words, explain why lean performs better than traditional remanufacturing in a paragraph.

Question 29

Provide a reason for why a JIT organization would end up with a smaller supplier base than other non-JIT ones.

Question 30

In your own words, briefly describe the concept of Multifaceted Work Force utilized by JIT.