ISOM 351 Final Exam Study Guide
Kaizen is the Japanese term for continuous improvement. - Answer-True
In a lean system, large inventories are not considered a type of waste, because they prevent operator
wait times. - Answer-False
Lean systems try to: - Answer-maximize the value added by of each of its activities.
The just-in-time (JIT) system is an: - Answer-integrated system of managing resources, information, and
decision processes to eliminate waste.
Regarding the Eight Types of Waste that must be eliminated to implement lean systems, excessive
movement and material handling of product between processes is part of which general waste
category? - Answer-Transportation
Continuous improvement with lean systems: - Answer-entails systematically stressing the system and
focusing on problem areas.
Companies using lean systems generally have: - Answer-suppliers that are located nearby to decrease
delivery lead time.
Lean systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes: - Answer-enable schedules to
use machine capacities more efficiently.
The goal of single-digit setups is to have a setup time: - Answer-of less than 10 minutes.
Kaizen is the Japanese term for continuous improvement. - Answer-True
In a lean system, large inventories are not considered a type of waste, because they prevent operator
wait times. - Answer-False
Lean systems try to: - Answer-maximize the value added by of each of its activities.
The just-in-time (JIT) system is an: - Answer-integrated system of managing resources, information, and
decision processes to eliminate waste.
Regarding the Eight Types of Waste that must be eliminated to implement lean systems, excessive
movement and material handling of product between processes is part of which general waste
category? - Answer-Transportation
Continuous improvement with lean systems: - Answer-entails systematically stressing the system and
focusing on problem areas.
Companies using lean systems generally have: - Answer-suppliers that are located nearby to decrease
delivery lead time.
Lean systems maintain inventory in small lot sizes because small lot sizes: - Answer-enable schedules to
use machine capacities more efficiently.
The goal of single-digit setups is to have a setup time: - Answer-of less than 10 minutes.
