Food Plant Management - Chpt 6
Reduce variations in output
The intention of coupling lean systems and statistical process control (SPC) is to __________. -reduce variations in output -reduce defects in the product line -produce more work with one worker operating multiple machines -reduce employee turnover and increase employee satisfaction
kaizen
The continuous improvement approach to process improvement is known as __________. -poka-yoke -kaizen -heijunka -jidoka
Focus on one product family for which mapping can be done
What is the first step in value stream mapping? -Create a work plan. -Focus on one product family for which mapping can be done. -Draw a current state map of existing production. -Draw a future state drawing.
Maintaining high final product inventories
When implementing continuous improvement, which of the following is the wrong thing to do? -Focusing on elements of the lean system -Periodically stressing the system to identify problems -Maintaining high final product inventories -Maintaining low inventories
Lean systems use lot sizes that are as large as possible
Which if the following is FALSE about lots in lean systems? -Lean systems use lot sizes that are as large as possible. -Small lots help achieve a uniform workload on a system. -Small lots have the advantage of reducing the average level of inventory for a business. -Small lots pass through the system faster.
Simple
Which of the following describes a just-in-time (JIT) system? -Complex -Unpopular -Creates waste -Simple
It creates cells that are not limited to one worker
Which of the following describes group technology (GT)? -It creates cells that are not limited to one worker. -It create cells that are limited to one worker. -It is a method for achieving line-flow layouts with high-volume processes. -It doesn't group products based on similar characteristics.
The stopping of a process when something goes wrong and fixing the problems on the line itself
Which of the following describes jidoka? -The stopping of a process when something goes wrong and fixing the problems on the line itself -A mistake-proofing method aimed at designing fail-safe systems -The leveling of production load -The understanding that excess capacity or inventory hides underlying problems with manufacturing processes
Underproduction
Which of the following doesn't need to be eliminated to reduce waste? -Underproduction -Inappropriate processing -Waiting -Overproduction
Decreased performance of service facilities
Which of the following is LEAST likely associated with lean systems in a company? -Decreased performance of service facilities -Small-group employee interaction -Product quality -Considerable employee participation
Heijunka
Which of the following is NOT a component of lean systems? -Just-in-time (JIT) -Six Sigma -Heijunka -Top Quality Management TQM)
Have a wide variety of suppliers on which to rely
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of a lean system in manufacturing? -Eliminate waste. -Have a wide variety of suppliers on which to rely. -Produce products only as needed. -Continuously improve the value-added benefits of operations.
One dedicated machine for each worker
Which of the following is NOT representative of OWMM? -One dedicated machine for each worker -Several different machines -One worker operates several different machines -Line flow layout
Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM)
Which of the following is a component of a lean system? -Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) -Takt time -Six Sigma -Heijunka
Several products can be produced in a cell
Which of the following is a significant part of OWMM? -One worker operates one machine. -One product is produced in a cell. -Only one machine is in the OWMM line. -Several products can be produced in a cell.
Motion
Which of the following is a type waste? -Underproduction -Poka-yoke -Motion -Kaizen
High quality supplies
Which of the following is an essential part of supplies being delivered from suppliers in a lean system? -Delayed schedules for arrival times -High quality supplies -Infrequent shipping times -Long lead times
A container system
Which of the following is an informal kanban system? -A container system -The pull method -The push method -Jidoka
Each container must have a card
Which of the following is an operating rule for a single-card kanban system? -Each container should contain a different number of good parts. -Each container must have a card. -The assembly line never withdraws materials from the fabrication cell. -Containers of parts must be removed from a storage area with a kanban.
Single-digit setup
Which of the following is defined as having setup times of fewer than 10 minutes. -OWMM -VSM -Single-digit setup -Jidoka
The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy
Which of the following is defined as the belief that waste can be eliminated? -The pull method -The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy -The push method -Jidoka
Maintaining low inventories
Which of the following is one of the three priorities of continuous improvement? -Avoiding systems tests -Maintaining low inventories -Using a range of suppliers -Maintaining high inventories
Purchase in large, economical lots
Which of the following would be a mistake if a firm wants to achieve the goal of a lean system in manufacturing? -Purchase in large, economical lots -Continuously improve the value-added benefits of operations -Eliminate waste -Produce products only as needed
Kanban
__________ is NOT a necessary component to achieve the full potential of the lean systems concept for a manufacturer. -Kanban -A stable master production schedule -Short setups -Frequent, reliable supplies of materials
The push method
__________ is often used in conventional systems; it uses forecasts of demand and produces the item before the customer orders it. -Jidoka -Heijunka -The push method -The pull method
are as small as possible
Lean systems use lot sizes that __________. -are as large as can be transported safely -can be easily shipped and stored at the factory -are as small as possible -are as large as can be stored in inventory