Supply Chain chapter 7
16. External setup time refers to:
The time it takes to complete the set up actives to requiring the machine to be stopped
14. Why is production leveled in a lean system?
To create a unified workload in all work centers
18. According to the lean philosophy, it is required to maintain a stable master production schedule to reduce the work-in-process inventories.
True
19. Value Stream Maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value added steps in the current process.
True
10. The ideal setup time for a lean system is:
0
11. The ideal lot size for a lean system is:
1
20. Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.
20. Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.
12. If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit, demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute, and a container will hold 20 parts, how many containers are required?
25
9. Which of the following is not required for a lean system?
A type II MRP System
15. Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:
Converting internal set up time to external set up time
4. A successful implementation of a lean system requires:
Gaining cooperation of workers, balancing fabrication rates with final assembly production rates
13. The principal objective of a lean system is:
Improve the ROI of the firm
7. Reducing setup time is important because it:
Increase Available capacity, Increase Flexibility, Reduce Inventory
1. Under lean, the ROI is increased by:
Increase in Rev, Less Investment
2. Which of the following is not an element of lean?
Modularized Master Schedule
3. A kanban card is used to signal that:
Parts are needed by the subsequent station
5. For production control, lean systems are best suited for
Repetitive manufacturing
17. External setups refer to actions that require stoppage of the production process.
False
6. With regards to suppliers, lean systems typically require:
Long term relationships and commitment
