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1
The benefit of group technology include:
A)Elimination of movement and waiting time between operations
B)Reduction of inventory
C)Reduction of number of employees required
D)A and B
E)B and C
F)A, B, and C
2
Which of the following is not true about JIT systems?
A)The JIT system is based on the philosophy of eliminating waste and utilizing the full capability of the worker.
B)Under JIT the ideal lot size is one.
C)JIT is typically applied to repetitive manufacturing.
D)The goal of JIT is to drive all inventory queues to a moderate level thus minimizing inventory investment and shortening lead times.
E)All the above statements are true.
3
Which of the following is not an element of JIT?
A)small-lot production
B)quickly changing schedule
C)multifunction worker
D)kanban pull system
E)perfect or nearly perfect quality
4
A kanban card is used to signal that:
A)work is ready to be moved to the next station
B)a worker has run out of parts
C)a machine has broken down
D)work is authorized to replenish a downstream station
E)a machine is ready for preventive maintenance
5
With regards to working with suppliers, lean systems typically require:
A)delivery of large lots at frequent intervals
B)buyer inspection of goods and materials
C)multiple sources from which to purchase
D)long-term relationships and commitments
E)the lowest price possible
6
Which of the following is NOT one of the more successful applications of lean concepts in services?
A)Organize problem-solving groups
B)Upgrade housekeeping
C)Upgrade quality
D)Clarification of process flows
E)Introduction of demand-push scheduling
7
Which of the following are lean implementation requirements?
A)Preventive maintenance
B)Excellent quality
C)Vertically integrated facilities
D)A and B
E)A, B, and C







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