MGT 3332 Chapter 14

True or False: A Push system requires a high degree of coordination between production stations.

False

True or False: A Pull system is likely to struggle to meet demand during demand spikes.

True

Which of the following statements is true of Push and Pull systems?

Push and Pull systems are opposite but can still be used together

Which of the following is characteristic of the lean philosophy?

Close, long-term relationships with vendors.

A lean-systems method of asking questions about a process is the __________ approach.

5W2H

The kaizen philosophy applies to:

waste

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically involve:

long-term relationships

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require:

long-term relationships and commitments.

In the Toyota Production System, waste and inefficiency are referred to as __________, and the ongoing effort to reduce this is referred to as __________.

muda; kaizen

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

activity-based costing.

In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:

one unit.

Process design that supports lean does not include:

duplicate facilities. (does include production flexibility, setup time reduction, minimal inventory storage, small lot sizes)

A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.

kanban

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of preventive maintenance in lean systems?

eliminating supplies of spare parts to reduce capital investment (characteristics of preventative maintenance include: maintaining equipment in good operating condition, replacing parts that have a tendency to fail before they fail, workers maintaining their own equipment, and perceiving breakdowns as an opportunity for improvement)

The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have:

a smooth, rapid flow of work through the system.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to reduced setup time and cost?

custom setup procedures for each product (DO contribute: standardized setup tools, standardized setup equipment, use of multipurpose equipment or attachments, use of group technology)

Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by service firms using lean concepts?

greater flexibility to cope with change

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

True

True or False: Preventive maintenance will eliminate the need to carry supplies of spare parts.

False

True or False: A basic requirement for operating with low inventories in lean systems is that major system problems must already have been solved and new problems will be solved as they appear.

True

True or False: Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

True

True or False: In a lean environment, anything not essential to the product or process is viewed as waste.

True

True or False: In the lean philosophy, producing large lot sizes reduces waste.

False

True or False: The four building blocks of lean operations are: product design, process design, personnel/organizational elements, and manufacturing planning and control.

True

True or False: Preventive maintenance is additional maintenance done immediately after a breakdown has occurred to help prevent any further breakdowns.

False