Chapter 16 lean operations--mult choice
Which of the following statement on Lean Operations is INCORRECT? A. Product storage is an example of waste in the sense that no value is added. B.Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory. C.A push system is generally found in Lean environments. D.Waste is anything that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.
A push system is generally found in Lean environments.
Which of the following statement on process strategies is CORRECT? A. Low-volume, high-variety production is best suited for product focus. B.High-volume, low-variety production is best suited for process focus. C.Dell is using mass customization to provide individualized configuration for customers. D.Motorcycle company, such as Harley Davidson, is using process focus strategy.
Dell is using mass customization to provide individualized configuration for customers.
Which of the following statement on process strategies is INCORRECT? A. Potato chips manufacturer is typically using a product-focus strategy. B.The typical full-service restaurant uses a process-focused process. C.A repetitive process is a product-oriented production process that uses modules. D.In process-focused facilities, utilization of facilities is high.
In process-focused facilities, utilization of facilities is high.
Which of the following statement on Lean Operations is INCORRECT? A. JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong. B.TPS stands for Toyota Production System. C.The 5S is important to Lean Operations because it acts as a means to reduce waste. D. Safety is sometimes added on top of the 5S in Lean production, because safety and 5S usually go hand-in-hand.
JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong.
What does TPS stand for? A.Taguchi's Production S's B.Toyota Production System C.Total Process Simplification D.Transparent Processing System E.Total Production Streamlining
Toyota Production System
Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Wastes? A.assignment B.overproduction C.defective product D.motion E.transportation
assignment
JIT systems carry inventory just in case something goes wrong. True False
false
What is a concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just as it is needed? A.push system B.requisition system C.pull system D.procrastination system
pull system
Which of the following is generally found in most Lean environments? A.a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand B.a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items C.push systems D.pull systems E.a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts
pull system
Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory. True False
true
Product storage is an example of waste in the sense that no value is added. True False
true
The 5Ss-sort/segregate, simplify/straighten, shine/sweep, standardize, and sustain/self discipline-are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste. True False
true
Waste is anything that does not add value from the consumer's perspective.
true