OMGT Test 3 – Chapter 13 Study Guide | Operations Management Review, Key Concepts &
Practice Questions
The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing company. -
✔✔F
Just-in-time production is the same thing as Lean production - ✔✔T
Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only kanban as a production control method. -
✔✔F
Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade, but tools such as kanbans
cannot be used in all production environments. - ✔✔T
Transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy. - ✔✔T
Since a JIT manufacturer has very little inventory, it is vital that all incoming parts receive a
thorough inspection. - ✔✔F
A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to improve manufacturing practices. - ✔✔T
One recent development in Lean thinking is the combination of Lean and Six Sigma into Lean Six
Sigma, which combines the rigor of statistical analysis and DMAIC approach with Lean's focus on
waste reduction. - ✔✔T
A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of units at two
work centers. - ✔✔F
Practice Questions
The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing company. -
✔✔F
Just-in-time production is the same thing as Lean production - ✔✔T
Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only kanban as a production control method. -
✔✔F
Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade, but tools such as kanbans
cannot be used in all production environments. - ✔✔T
Transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy. - ✔✔T
Since a JIT manufacturer has very little inventory, it is vital that all incoming parts receive a
thorough inspection. - ✔✔F
A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to improve manufacturing practices. - ✔✔T
One recent development in Lean thinking is the combination of Lean and Six Sigma into Lean Six
Sigma, which combines the rigor of statistical analysis and DMAIC approach with Lean's focus on
waste reduction. - ✔✔T
A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of units at two
work centers. - ✔✔F
