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Assignment Print View
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-72 A term that refers to the automatic detectio...
A term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:
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autonomation.
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poka-yoke.

kanban.
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jidoka.

andon.
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Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Hard
TB 15-72 A term that
refers to the
automatic detectio...
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-71 The term used in Japan that refers to qualit...
The term used in Japan that refers to quality at the source, meaning stopping to fix problems to avoid passing defective products on
to the next workstation is:

autonomation.

andon.

poka-yoke.

kanban.

jidoka.
References
3.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Hard
TB 15-71 The term
used in Japan that
refers to qualit...
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
Award: 1.00 point
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TB 15-51 Of the following, which is an obstacle to JI...
Of the following, which is an obstacle to JIT/lean conversion?
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Resources are allocated to the project

Management lacks commitment

Managers shift some responsibility to workers
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Suppliers accept long-term commitments

Workers are willing to be cooperative
References
4.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Medium
TB 15-51 Of the
following, which is an
obstacle to JI...
Learning Objective: 15-07
Explain how lean
production can be
implemented and describe
common obstacles to
implementation.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 15-3 (LO6)
A cell uses 90 kg of a certain material each day. The material is transported in vats that hold 54 kg each. Cycle time for a kanban
is about two and half hours. The manager has assigned a safety factor of 1.00. The plant operates on an eight-hour day.
How many kanbans are needed? (Round the final answer to the nearest whole number.)
Number of Kanbans
References
Worksheet
5.
Problem 15-3 (LO6)
Learning Objective: 15-06 Describe those aspects of
planning and control that are important for lean
production, and solve typical problems for level mixedmodel sequencing and determining the number of
kanbans at a work centre.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-81 A kanban card is used to signal that:
A kanban card is used to signal that:
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work is ready to be moved to the next station.

work is needed from the preceding station.
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a machine has broken down.
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a worker has run out of parts.
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a machine is ready for preventive maintenance.
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6.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Medium
TB 15-81 A kanban
card is used to signal
that:
Learning Objective: 15-06
Describe those aspects of
planning and control that
are important for lean
production, and solve
typical problems for level
mixed-model sequencing
and determining the
number of kanbans at a
work centre.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-74 JIT philosophy tries to eliminate work-in-pr...
JIT philosophy tries to eliminate work-in-process inventory because:

it initiates shorter production runs.

dependency on suppliers should be increased.

of the savings in capital requirements.

inventory covers up recurring problems.

it frees up space for kanban storage bins.
References
7.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Hard
TB 15-74 JIT
philosophy tries to
eliminate work-in-pr...
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-86 A visual tool consisting of process flow dia...
A visual tool consisting of process flow diagrams that includes information flows and the activity times refers to:

pull analysis.

the 5S principles.

push analysis.

kanban control.

value stream mapping.
References
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Medium
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TB 15-86 A visual tool
consisting of process
flow dia...
8.
Learning Objective: 15-07
Explain how lean
production can be
implemented and describe
common obstacles to
implementation.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-58 Which one of the following is not one of the...
Which one of the following is not one of the foundational building blocks of JIT?

Product design

Planning and controls

Process design

ERP application software

Personnel/organizational elements
References
9.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Medium
TB 15-58 Which one
of the following is not
one of the...
Learning Objective: 15-01
Explain what is meant by
the terms just-in-time (JIT)
and lean production.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-65 Which of the following is a benefit of small...
Which of the following is a benefit of small lot sizes in JIT systems?

No safety stock is required.

Quicker response to changing customer demands.

Inventory planning models are not required.

Long production runs increase efficiency

Work-in-process inventory is eliminated.
References
10.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Hard
TB 15-65 Which of the
following is a benefit
of small...
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
Award: 1.00 point
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TB 15-55 The progress of a plant toward perfection (z...
The progress of a plant toward perfection (zero injuries, zero waste/loss/defects/breakdowns, and zero inventories) is measured by
___ technical criteria (called pillars) and ___ managerial criteria(foundations).
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5, 7

10, 10

7, 9

5, 5

7, 10
References
11.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Medium
TB 15-55 The
progress of a plant
toward perfection (z...
Learning Objective: 15-09
Describe Aspects of World
Class Manufacturing.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-73 The basic objective for operating with low i...
The basic objective for operating with low inventories in JIT systems is:

major problems must have been solved.

inventory investment must be saved.

to uncover recurring problems in production processes.

inventories must be reduced rapidly.

major problems must be uncovered.
References
12.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Hard
TB 15-73 The basic
objective for
operating with low i...
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
Award: 10.00 points
Problem 15-4 (LO6)
Determine a level mixed-model sequence, given the following demand data:
Product
A
B
C
Daily Quantity
1
3
2
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D
3
B-D-C-A-B-D-C-B-D
B-C-D-A-B-C-D-B-C
B-D-D-A-C-D-C-B-C
B-D-D-B-A-C-D-C-B-C
References
Worksheet
13.
Problem 15-4 (LO6)
Learning Objective: 15-06 Describe those aspects of
planning and control that are important for lean
production, and solve typical problems for level mixedmodel sequencing and determining the number of
kanbans at a work centre.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 15-11 (LO4)
Calculate the takt time for a system where the total time per shift is 480 minutes, there is one shift, and workers are given two 12minute breaks and 45 minutes for lunch. Daily demand is 290 units. (Round the final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Takt time
minutes per unit
References
Worksheet
14.
Problem 15-11 (LO4)
Learning Objective: 15-04 Describe those aspects of
process design that are important for lean production.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-49 The maximum time
The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of tasks on a unit is called:

JIT time

Andon time

takt time

unit time

flow time
References
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Easy
TB 15-49 The
maximum time
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
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Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-85 A system of lights used at each workstation ...
A system of lights used at each workstation to signal problems or slowdowns is a(n):

automation.

jidoka.

pull system.

andon.

kanban.
References
16.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Easy
TB 15-85 A system of
lights used at each
workstation ...
Learning Objective: 15-04
Describe those aspects of
process design that are
important for lean
production.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 15-13 (LO4)
Calculate the takt time for a service system that is intended to perform a standardized service. The system will have a total work
time of 430 minutes per day, two 12-minute breaks, and an hour for lunch. The service system must process 100 jobs a day.
(Round the final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Takt time
minutes per job
References
Worksheet
17.
Problem 15-13 (LO4)
Learning Objective: 15-04 Describe those aspects of
process design that are important for lean production.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 9-7 (LO5)
Prepare a scatter diagram for each of the following pairs of variables and then express in words the apparent relationship between
the two variables. Put the first variable on the horizontal axis and the second variable on the vertical axis.
a. Age
Days absent
b. Temperature (°C)
Error rate
29
7
29
7
12
3
28
7
14
4
31
8
16
3
38
4
17
2
39
2
20
2
38
3
20
0
43
2
18
2
44
1
23
3
48
1
25
4
53
2
27
4
52
2
54
1
56
2
29
4
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a-1. Select the scatter diagram for Age and Days absent.
Scatter Diagram A
Scatter Diagram A
Scatter Diagram B
Scatter Diagram B
Scatter Diagram C
Scatter Diagram C
a-2. Express the apparent relationship between two variables.
Age and Days absent are inversely related.
Age and Days absent are directly related.
b-1. Select the scatter diagram for Temperature (°C) and Error rate.
Scatter Diagram A
Scatter Diagram A
Scatter Diagram B
Scatter Diagram B
Scatter Diagram C
Scatter Diagram C
b-2. Express the apparent relationship between two variables.
Error rate is linearly related to temperature.
Error rate is non-linearly related to temperature.
References
Worksheet
18.
Problem 9-7 (LO5)
Learning Objective: 09-05 Describe methodology of
problem solving and process improvement, including
plan-do-study-act and seven basic quality tools.
Award: 1.00 point
TB 15-82 With regard to suppliers, JIT systems typica...
With regard to suppliers, JIT systems typically require:

buyer inspection of goods and materials.

focusing on the lowest price possible.
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delivery of large lots at regular intervals.
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multiple sources from which to purchase.

long-term relationships and commitments.
References
19.
Multiple Choice
Difficulty: Medium
TB 15-82 With regard
to suppliers, JIT
systems typica...
Learning Objective: 15-06
Describe those aspects of
planning and control that
are important for lean
production, and solve
typical problems for level
mixed-model sequencing
and determining the
number of kanbans at a
work centre.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 15-1 (LO6)
A manager wants to determine the number of kanbans to use in a new process for a part. The process will have a usage rate of 90
pieces of the part per hour. Because the process is new, the manager has assigned a safety factor of 1.0. Each container holds 48
pieces and a kanban will take an average of 72 minutes to complete a cycle.
a. How many kanbans should be used? (Round up the final answer to the next whole number.)
Number of Kanbans
b. As the system improves, will more or fewer kanbans be required?
More kanbans required
Fewer kanbans required
References
Worksheet
20.
Problem 15-1 (LO6)
Learning Objective: 15-06 Describe those aspects of
planning and control that are important for lean
production, and solve typical problems for level mixedmodel sequencing and determining the number of
kanbans at a work centre.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 15-12 (LO4)
What takt time would match capacity and demand if demand is 175 units a day, there are two shifts of 450 minutes each, and
workers are given three half-hour breaks during each shift, one of which is for lunch or dinner? (Round the final answer to 2
decimal places.)
Takt time
minutes per unit
References
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Problem 15-12 (LO4)
Learning Objective: 15-04 Describe those aspects of
process design that are important for lean production.
Award: 11.00 points
Problem 15-2 (LO6)
A JIT/lean system uses kanban cards to authorize production and movement of materials. In one portion of the system, a work
centre uses an average of 95 pieces of a part per hour. The manager has assigned a safety factor of 0.50. Standard containers
are designed to hold seven dozen pieces each. The cycle time for a kanban is 99 minutes.
How many kanbans are needed? (Round the final answer to the nearest whole number.)
Number of Kanbans
References
Worksheet
Problem 15-2 (LO6)
Learning Objective: 15-06 Describe those aspects of
planning and control that are important for lean
production, and solve typical problems for level mixedmodel sequencing and determining the number of
kanbans at a work centre.
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