Operations Management
Operations Management
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780132921145
Author: Jay Heizer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 12DQ
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To identify: The type of lean technique which works in both the manufacturing and service sectors.

Introduction: Lean production is a popular philosophy which follows Just-in-time approach. It is a technique which aims to reduce wastage in the production line and achieve continuous improvement.

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QUESTION 2 (LEAN OPERATIONS AND JUST-IN-TIME(JIT) - DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF KANBAN CONTAINER) Daily usage of an assembly is 100 in a facility that operates 300 days of the year. Setup cost is $5 and annualized carrying cost is $160. Production of this assembly occurs at the rate of 400 per day when production of the assembly is underway. Lead time is 3 days; safety stock is 1/2 day's production. What is the optimum kanban size, and number of kanbans?
Question 13 The Kanban calculations do not factor in an allowance for safety stock. True False
QUESTION 11 The aim of lean production is to .... A.provide low costs through disciplined production B.optimise costs and waste C.have minimal waste only D. have low costs only QUESTION 12: Competitive priorities are determined by A.Cost, speed, quantity and resilience B.Cost, speed, quality and flexibility C.Cost, time and quality D.Cost, speed and quality alone
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