1. Which statement best describes a flow manufacturing environment? 1. Work stations are located in the sequence needed to make the product 2. Work flows at a relatively constant rate
Which, according to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," is not one of the key characteristics of functional products (e.g., soup) that most influences supply chain strategy/design for such items?
- Low contribution margin
In a cellular manufacturing layout__
- Machines are grouped according to the processing requirements of manufacturing specific products
According to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," the most important environmental characteristic in formulating supply chain strategy/design is:
- Nature of demand for the item
As discussed in class, Boeing's attempt to pursue a core competency strategy in manufacturing the 787 Dreamliner created logistic challenges due to"
- Only the 1st and 2nd options
In the PDCA cycle, "Do" means__
- Perform according to plan
In a lean production environment, which is considered a source of waste in manufacturing?
- Queue time
. In a lean production environment, which is considered a source of waste in manufacturing?
- process - Defective production - Materials movement
Which is an advantage (are advantages) of cellular manufacturing?
Work flows at a constant rate with little materials handling
According to Alfred Weber's examination of the location of production facilities, a "ubiquitous input"
- Is available in any location
According to the video, "Lean Production", wasteful work__
- Is unnecessary
Which, according to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," is not one of the key characteristics of innovative products (e.g., fashion sunglasses) that most influences supply chain strategy/design for such items?
- Lengthy research/development lead time
According to Alfred Weber's examination of the location of production facilities, a firm that uses significant quantities of pure, ubiquitous inputs will prefer__location.
- A demand-oriented
According to Alfred Weber's examination of the location of production facilities, a firm that uses significant quantities of weight-losing inputs that are only available locally will prefer__location
- A supply-oriented
Which are advantages of reducing the time required to setup manufacturing equipment to make a different item? 1. Decreased batch quantities 2. Reduced lead time Improved quality
- All are advantages
The definition of business logistics discussed in class emphasizes: - Movement and storage - Cost and Quality - Efficiency and Effectiveness - All of the above - None of the above
- All of the above
. In lean production, "withdrawal by subsequent processes" means__
- An "upstream" manufacturing work center doesn't replenish an item until the "downstream" manufacturing cycle that uses the item takes a container of parts from the "upstream" work center
In the TPS system, waste is defined as:
- Anything more than the minimum amount of equipment, parts, space, material, & labor time necessary to add value to the product
In the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, "Check" means__
- Compare actual outcomes to planned (desired) outcomes
. In the PDCA cycle, "Act" means__
- Correct assignable causes of variation between planned and actual outcomes
According to Alfred Weber's examination of the location of production facilities, a "pure input"
- Does not lose weight during processing
According to the video, "Lean Production", visual control__
- Ensures the workplace is effectively maintained
According to the video, "Lean Production", the "7 Wastes" are a tool for:
- Getting people to think about work that adds no value
In logistics, the levels of optimality concept refers to:
- How international currency exchange rates affect logistics process costs in multinational firms
According to the video, "Lean Production", the "Clear-out" stage of a "5 C activity" focuses on__
- Identifying problems
According to the video, "Lean Production", which is not one of the 5 Cs?
Coherency
According to the video, "Lean Production", it is not feasible to establish visual controls of__
Operators
In logistics, the total cost perspective refers to
- In the most efficient processes, each process element may not operate at its lowest possible cost
. As discussed in class, Boeing's attempt to pursue a core competency strategy in manufacturing the 787 Dreamliner relates to which aspect(s) of the logistics strategy triangle?
- Location Strategy
In a job shop manufacturing layout__
- Machines are grouped by the function they perform
According to the video, "Lean Production", non-value added work__
- May be necessary to support value creation
. In the PDCA cycle, "Plan" means__
- Set objectives
Which is not true in lean manufacturing?
- Setup time reduction leads to increased batch sizes in production
According to the video, "Lean Production", which is not one of the four main building blocks on which lean production is achieved?
- Supply-demand coupling
In the Toyota Production System (TPS), value is defined in terms of:
- The extent to which the firm, given its price, satisfies customer requirements
According to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," supply chain risk is defined as__
- The firm's ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate supply and demand
According to the video, "Lean Production", which is one of the 7 wastes?
- Unnecessary transportation of work-in-process According to the video, "Lean Production", which is one of the 7 wastes? - Idle time - Unnecessary operator activity - Bad quality (defects) - Over-production - Excess inventory
Which is not a key characteristic of lean production? - Flow manufacturing - Uniform plant loading - Pull system - Level Scheduling All of the above are key characteristics of lean production
all of the above
Which, according to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," which is not a factor considered in categorizing an item as functional or innovative? - Susceptibility to loss and damage - Contribution margin - Expected contribution to profit loss as a result of stockout - Expected stockout rate All of the above
all of the above
Which, according to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," is not one of the primary cost centers of the "physical" function of the supply chain?
demand management
Which, according to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," is not one of the primary cost centers of the "market mediation" function of the supply chain? - Stockout cost - Production planning cost - Excess inventory cost - Inventory risk cost - None of the above
none of the above
Which, according to the video, "Aligning Supply & Demand: Creating the Right Supply Chain," is not one of the activities making up the "physical" function of the supply chain?
none of the above
According to the video, "Lean Production", visual control techniques can be used to indicate if a process is being unbalanced
true