OMGT TEST 3 - CHAPTER 13
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing
company. - Correct Answers -F
Just-in-time production is the same thing as Lean production - Correct Answers -T
Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only kanban as a production control
method. - Correct Answers -F
Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade, but tools such as
kanbans cannot be used in all production environments. - Correct Answers -T
A pull system is a production system in which actual downstream demand sets off a
chain of events that pull material through various steps in the production process. -
Correct Answers -T
The forecast for next month is 200 units so the manufacturer gathers materials for this
anticipated level of production activity. This is an example of pull production. - Correct
Answers -F
The greater the demand, the more kanbans are needed. - Correct Answers -T
Transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy. - Correct Answers -T
Since a JIT manufacturer has very little inventory, it is vital that all incoming parts
receive a thorough inspection. - Correct Answers -F
A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to improve manufacturing practices. -
Correct Answers -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. - Correct Answers -T
A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of
units at two work centers. - Correct Answers -F
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The just-in-time philosophy applies only to the production floor of a manufacturing
company. - Correct Answers -F
Just-in-time production is the same thing as Lean production - Correct Answers -T
Companies employing the Lean philosophy use only kanban as a production control
method. - Correct Answers -F
Lean thinking has received considerable attention in the last decade, but tools such as
kanbans cannot be used in all production environments. - Correct Answers -T
A pull system is a production system in which actual downstream demand sets off a
chain of events that pull material through various steps in the production process. -
Correct Answers -T
The forecast for next month is 200 units so the manufacturer gathers materials for this
anticipated level of production activity. This is an example of pull production. - Correct
Answers -F
The greater the demand, the more kanbans are needed. - Correct Answers -T
Transportation is waste according to the Lean philosophy. - Correct Answers -T
Since a JIT manufacturer has very little inventory, it is vital that all incoming parts
receive a thorough inspection. - Correct Answers -F
A reduction in inventory levels forces a company to improve manufacturing practices. -
Correct Answers -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. - Correct Answers -T
A two-card kanban system is a planning tool that links production and movement of
units at two work centers. - Correct Answers -F
