A assets this is a fundamental tenet of the lean

(A) assets
This is a fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy.
Which of the following is not a benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems?

(A) In-process inventory is considerably less.
(B) Each product is produced less frequently.
(C) Carrying costs are reduced.
(D) There is less clutter in the workplace.
(E) Inspection and rework costs are less.
(B) Each product is produced less frequently.
Each product is produced more frequently with small lot sizes.
In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:
(A) the economic order quantity.
(B) the economic run size.
(C) one unit.
(D) the capacity of the standard container.
(E) N = (DT(1 + X))/C.
(C) One Unit
A lot size of one unit is ideal in a lean environment.
Which of the following does not contribute to reduced setup time and cost?
(A) standardized setup tools
(B) standardized setup equipment
(C) custom setup procedures for each product
(D) use of multipurpose equipment or attachments
(E) use of group technology
(C) custom setup procedures for each product
Custom setups would increase complexity and therefore setup time and cost.
A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.
(A) andon
(B) routing
(C) WIP
(D) kanban
(E) kaizen
(D) kanban
A conveyance kanban would authorize a batch of parts to be moved.
The Five S's do not include:
(A) Sort.
(B) Straighten.
(C) Sanitize.

(D) Sweep.
(E) Standardize.
(C) Sanitize
Sanitize is not one of the five S's.
A production kanban card is used to signal that:
(A) there is a need to produce parts at the work center.
(B) parts are ready to be moved to the next station.
(C) there is a need to deliver parts to the next work center.
(D) a machine has broken down and needs immediate attention.
(E) a machine is ready for preventive maintenance.
(A) there is a need to produce parts at the work center.
Production Kanban cards signal authorization from downstream work centers for upstream work centers
to produce parts.
With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require:
(A) delivery of large lots at regular 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.
(D) long-term relationships and commitments.
Long-term relationships help ensure that suppliers become partners in the lean firm's waste-reduction
efforts.
Managing the supply chain has become more important as a result of firms increasing their levels of:
(A) overtime.
(B) outsourcing.
(C) marketing.
(D) promotions.
(E) shipping.
(B) outsourcing
By buying more goods and services rather than producing them themselves, firms are increasing their
levels of outsourcing, thereby increasing the need to manage the supply chain.
Service typically involves a much higher degree of customer contact than manufacturing.
True
Customer contact tends to be much higher in services.
Which is not an area of significant difference between manufacturing and service operations?

(A) forecasting demand
(B) uniformity of input
(C) labor content of jobs
(D) customer contact
(E) measurement of productivity
(A) forecasting demand