Chapter 16

Chapter 16 - Quiz MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) What does TPS stand for? A) Taguchi's Production S's B) Total Process Simplification C) Toronto Power System D) Toyota Production System E) Total Production Streamlining 2) Which of the following is generally found in most JIT environments? A) push systems B) a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand C) a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts D) pull systems E) a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items 3) Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices? A) Just - in - time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) kanban 4) Which of the following is specifically characterized by continuous and forced problem solving through a focus on throughput and reduced inventory? A) Just - in - time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) kanban 5) Concerning relationships with suppliers, which of the following combinations is critical to the success of JIT? A) distant relationship with mistrust B) close relationships with skepticism C) distant relationships with skepticism D) distant relationships with trust E) close relationships with trust 6) Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants? A) Just - in - time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) kanban 7) What is the time required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery? A) pull time B) manufacturing cycle time C) throughput D) queuing time E) push time 8) Throughput measures the time A) between the arrival of raw materials and the shipping of finished products. B) to produce one whole product through an empty system (i.e., with no waiting). C) required to place an order with a supplier. D) required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery. E) that it takes to process one unit at a station. 9) The list of 5S's, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by A) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" item. B) reducing inventory, in the "standardize" item. C) increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" item. D) identifying non - value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" item. E) building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" item. 1

10) If the goals of JIT partnerships are met, which of the following is a result? A) For incoming goods, receiving activity and inspection are outsourced. B) The number of suppliers increases. C) In - plant inventory replaces in - transit inventory. D) In - transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities. E) Short - term commitments lower costs. 11) Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership? A) frequent deliveries in large lot quantities B) active pursuit of vertical integration C) large number of suppliers D) maximal product specifications imposed on supplier E) removal of incoming inspection 12) Characteristics of JIT partnerships with respect to suppliers include A) competitive bidding encouraged. B) support suppliers so they become or remain price competitive. C) buyer plant demanding that suppliers relocate their business. D) buyer plant pursues vertical integration to reduce the number of suppliers. E) most suppliers at considerable distance from purchasing organization. 13) A characteristic of JIT partnerships with respect to quality is to A) help suppliers meet quality requirement. B) impose maximum product specifications on the supplier. C) maintain a steady output rate. D) inspect all incoming parts. E) draw up strict contracts ensuring that all defectives will be immediately replaced. 14) Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers? A) delivery to the point of use B) customers' infrequent engineering changes C) having too many customers D) having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality E) large lot sizes 15) Reduction of in - transit inventory can be encouraged through use of A) supplier location near plants. B) low setup costs. C) low carrying costs. D) low - cost, global suppliers. E) use of trains, not trucks. 2