Question 1

The key lean principles focus on __________, ____________, ____________, and ___________. All of these key business principles have a direct effect on the purchasing function.
A) profit / reduction of waste / involvement / efficiency
B) human resources / waste removal / postponement / inefficiency
C) people / the elimination of waste / postponement / efficiency
D) people / the elimination of waste / involvement / efficiency
E) people / waste removal / postponement / efficiency

Accepted Answer

The answer of The key lean principles focus on __________,...

Question 2

The __________ system is a powerful management tool that could easily determine the success or failure of the manufacturing system.
A) MBO
B) CAD
C) CAM
D) TQM
E) JIT (lean)

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ system is a powerful management...

Question 3

In its simplest form, "the manufacturing process" is a composition of the material flows. Just-in-time (JIT) is designed to manage the flow of ________________________ .
A) materials
B) components
C) tools
D) associated information
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Just-in-time (JIT) is designed to manage the flow of materials, components, tools, and associated information to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the manufacturing process.

Question 4

_______ has evolved as a novel manufacturing concept based on a philosophy of trust and commitment of the entire organization. The benefits of implementing a _____ system impact all entities involved in supply-chain management.
A) JIT / JIT
B) JST / JST
C) GOP / GOP
D) JOB / JOB
E) ITS / ITS

Accepted Answer

JIT (Just-in-Time) is a manufacturing concept that emphasizes the delivery of products to customers just in time to meet their needs. JIT requires trust and commitment from the entire organization to achieve its goals. By implementing a JIT system, all entities involved in supply chain management can benefit from reduced inventory costs, improved efficiency, and better customer service. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. JST, GOP, JOB, and ITS are not relevant to this concept.

Question 5

nother critical issue for JIT manufacturers is the __________ in product demand. JIT systems seem to work best when its smooth production and low inventory requirements are aimed at meeting a relatively _________ product demand.
A) regularity / unstable
B) variability / stable
C) variability / variable
D) predictability / predictable
E) stability / stable

Accepted Answer

JIT (Just-In-Time) manufacturing systems are highly sensitive to fluctuations in product demand. They operate most efficiently when production can be smoothly managed and inventory kept low, which is most achievable when facing a stable demand. Thus, the critical issue is the variability in demand, which challenges the system, but it works best when this demand is stable.

Question 6

JIT is Toyota's manufacturing philosophy to minimize _______, and the JIT production system is a subsystem controlled by ________.
A) costs / computer
B) waste / kanban
C) expenses / kanban
D) costs / kanban
E) waste / computer

Accepted Answer

JIT aims to minimize waste in the production process, and the JIT production system is controlled by the use of kanban - a visual signaling system used for just-in-time production. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 7

.JIT is also referred to as _______ production.
A) mass
B) quality
C) lean
D) custom
E) short run

Accepted Answer

JIT (Just-in-Time) production is a methodology used to simplify and optimize production processes by reducing waste and increasing efficiency. It is a core component of lean manufacturing, which aims to provide value to customers while using as few resources as possible. Therefore, the best option is C) lean.

Question 8

n organization driven by a JIT philosophy can improve _________________ by reducing inventory levels, reducing variability, improving product quality, reducing production and delivery lead times, and reducing setup costs.
A) profits
B) return on investment
C) dividends
D) "A" and "B"
E) "B" and "C"

Accepted Answer

An organization adopting a Just-In-Time (JIT) philosophy can improve profits and return on investment by streamlining operations, reducing waste, and enhancing efficiency, which directly impacts the bottom line and the return on the capital invested.

Question 9

ccording to Monden (1983), the success of Toyota's kanban-controlled production system is supported by:
A) smoothing of production, standardization of jobs, and reduction of setup times
B) improvement of activities and design of machine layout
C) automation of processes
D) All of the above.
E) "A" and "C" only.

Accepted Answer

Monden (1983) highlights that the success of Toyota's kanban-controlled production system is supported by a combination of factors including the smoothing of production, standardization of jobs, reduction of setup times, improvement of activities, design of machine layout, and automation of processes. Therefore, all the options mentioned contribute to the system's success.

Question 10

Improvements in the kanban-controlled production systems have followed a pragmatic approach, ________________. Therefore, success of the JIT production system must be explained in conjunction with ________________, _________________, and lean thinking.
A) management by objectives/management by objectives/zero defects
B) zero defects/zero defects/total quality management
C) continuous improvement/continuous improvement/ total quality management
D) total quality management/total quality management/zero defects
E) quality circles/quality circles/continuous improvement systems

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions improvements following a pragmatic approach, which aligns with the concept of continuous improvement. Additionally, the success of the JIT production system is attributed to the combination of continuous improvement, total quality management, and lean thinking.

Question 11

Many companies turned to JIT looking for a relatively _________________ that would yield substantial short-term benefits. Over the years, these companies have come to realize the tremendous effort and commitment required to make a JIT system run smoothly.
A) painless organizational surgery
B) painless operational surgery
C) easy manufacturing process
D) easy operational process
E) painless financial surgery

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many companies turned to JIT looking for...

Question 12

ll marketing strategies are compatible with the JIT system.

Accepted Answer

JIT (Just-In-Time) systems focus on reducing inventory levels and increasing efficiency, which may not align with marketing strategies that require high levels of product availability or extensive product ranges.

Question 13

The transition to ______ has not necessarily been a smooth one for many companies in the United States. But this does not imply that switching from a pure ____ system to a __________ system was a mistake for most companies.
A) JOT / MRI / JOT or hybrid
B) JIT / MBO / JIT or hybrid
C) JIT / MRP / JIT or hybrid
D) JOT / MRP / JOT or matrix
E) JIT / MRI / JIT or hybrid

Accepted Answer

The blank spaces in the sentence require three terms that are related to each other. JIT, or Just-in-Time, and MRP, or Material Requirements Planning, are both systems used for inventory management and production planning. JIT is a pull-based system that focuses on producing goods only when they are needed, while MRP is a push-based system that creates production plans based on anticipated demand. Switching from a pure MRP system to a JIT or hybrid system can be challenging for some companies, but it does not necessarily mean it was a mistake. Therefore, the best choice for the blank spaces is JIT/ MRP/ JIT or hybrid.

Question 14

The ________ JIT production system has been erected based on the premise of minimizing _________________ (waste) by reducing or eliminating discrete batches.
A) computer controlled/batches or lots
B) computer controlled/inventories
C) kanban-controlled/stock on hand
D) kanban-controlled/work-in-process inventories
E) computer controlled/stock on hand

Accepted Answer

The JIT production system is kanban-controlled and focuses on minimizing waste by reducing or eliminating work-in-process inventories. Option A is incorrect because it mentions minimizing waste by reducing or eliminating batches, but there is no mention of computer-controlled production. Option B is incorrect because it mentions minimizing waste by reducing inventories, but there is no mention of computer-controlled production or batches. Option C is incorrect because it mentions kanban control and stock on hand, but there is no mention of reducing or eliminating work-in-process inventories. Option E is incorrect because it mentions computer-controlled production and stock on hand, but there is no mention of reducing or eliminating work-in-process inventories or batches.

Question 15

The JIT production system is not a ___________.
A) pull system
B) complete system
C) true production system
D) quality system
E) panacea

Accepted Answer

JIT (Just-In-Time) is not a panacea, meaning it is not a solution for all problems. It is a production strategy that aims to improve a business's return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs.

Question 16

.The just-in-time (JIT) system is no longer a (n) _______________ in the manufacturing world today. In the face of intense global competition, many firms in the United States are looking at improved techniques to manage their manufacturing operations.
A) manufacturing theory
B) production concept
C) management concept
D) untried theory
E) esoteric concept

Accepted Answer

The answer of .The just-in-time (JIT) system is no longer...

Question 17

There is a list of reasons why the Toyota manufacturing system may not work for all firms. The reasons include all of the following with one exception. The exception is:
A) different management styles, and so forth
B) supplier power
C) a diverse workforce
D) cultural differences
E) geographical dispersion of suppliers

Accepted Answer

The Toyota manufacturing system, also known as lean manufacturing, focuses on efficiency and reducing waste. A diverse workforce does not inherently prevent the system from working; in fact, diversity can enhance problem-solving and innovation. The other options (A, B, D, E) such as different management styles, supplier power, cultural differences, and geographical dispersion of suppliers, can indeed pose challenges to implementing the Toyota manufacturing system in different organizational contexts.

Question 18

The following practices are considered essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation:
1. Uniform production (also known as heijunka)
2. Quick set times
3. Small lot sizes
4. Short lead times

Accepted Answer

These practices are indeed essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation. Uniform production ensures that the workload is distributed evenly, quick set times reduce the downtime during changeovers and enable more frequent production runs, small lot sizes reduce inventory and increase flexibility, and short lead times enable companies to respond quickly to changing customer demands.

Question 19

It takes time to ___________ of the workforce and _____________ relationships with suppliers.
A) change habits / improve
B) change attitudes / nurture long-term
C) improve the attitudes / build
D) change old habits / nurture long-term
E) change attitudes / maintain short-term

Accepted Answer

Changing attitudes and nurturing long-term relationships are both processes that require time and effort, making this the most suitable choice.

Question 20

The Toyota manufacturing system has been viewed in following different ways:
A) As a lean production system because it uses less of every resource compared with the conventional mass production system.
B) As a conventional reorder point system with extremely small lot sizes.
C) As a pull system as opposed to the conventional push system.
D) All of the above.
E) "A" and "C" only.

Accepted Answer

The Toyota manufacturing system is a lean production system that uses less of every resource compared with the conventional mass production system. It is also a pull system as opposed to the conventional push system.

Quiz 6: Just-In-Time Lean Purchasing

The key lean principles focus on , , , and _. All of these key business principles have a direct effect on the purchasing function.

The __________ system is a powerful management tool that could easily determine the success or failure of the manufacturing system.

In its simplest form, "the manufacturing process" is a composition of the material flows. Just-in-time (JIT) is designed to manage the flow of ________________________ .

___ has evolved as a novel manufacturing concept based on a philosophy of trust and commitment of the entire organization. The benefits of implementing a _ system impact all entities involved in supply-chain management.

nother critical issue for JIT manufacturers is the __ in product demand. JIT systems seem to work best when its smooth production and low inventory requirements are aimed at meeting a relatively _ product demand.

JIT is Toyota's manufacturing philosophy to minimize _, and the JIT production system is a subsystem controlled by __.

.JIT is also referred to as _______ production.

n organization driven by a JIT philosophy can improve _________________ by reducing inventory levels, reducing variability, improving product quality, reducing production and delivery lead times, and reducing setup costs.

ccording to Monden (1983) , the success of Toyota's kanban-controlled production system is supported by:

Improvements in the kanban-controlled production systems have followed a pragmatic approach, . Therefore, success of the JIT production system must be explained in conjunction with , _, and lean thinking.

Many companies turned to JIT looking for a relatively _________________ that would yield substantial short-term benefits. Over the years, these companies have come to realize the tremendous effort and commitment required to make a JIT system run smoothly.

ll marketing strategies are compatible with the JIT system.

The transition to has not necessarily been a smooth one for many companies in the United States. But this does not imply that switching from a pure system to a ____ system was a mistake for most companies.

The JIT production system has been erected based on the premise of minimizing _________ (waste) by reducing or eliminating discrete batches.

The JIT production system is not a ___________.

.The just-in-time (JIT) system is no longer a (n) _______________ in the manufacturing world today. In the face of intense global competition, many firms in the United States are looking at improved techniques to manage their manufacturing operations.

There is a list of reasons why the Toyota manufacturing system may not work for all firms. The reasons include all of the following with one exception. The exception is:

The following practices are considered essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation: 1. Uniform production (also known as heijunka) 2. Quick set times 3. Small lot sizes 4. Short lead times

It takes time to _ of the workforce and ___ relationships with suppliers.

The Toyota manufacturing system has been viewed in following different ways: