1.

A production system in which inventory is "pulled" through the shop tends

to require a larger work-in-process inventory than a system in which
inventory is "pushed" through the shop.

Your Answer: True

Correct Answer: False

INCORRECT. The opposite is true.

Just-in-time is a philosophy of continuous and forced problem solving.

2.
Your Answer: False

Correct Answer: True

INCORRECT. This is the definition of JIT.

JIT defines waste as anything that does not add value.

3.
Your Answer: False

Correct Answer: True

INCORRECT. This is the JIT definition of waste.

JIT generally reduces the number of suppliers.

4.

Your Answer: False

Correct Answer: True

INCORRECT. JIT does tend to reduce the number of suppliers.

5.

One goal of a JIT partnership with a supplier is to increase the amount of

in-transit inventory.

Your Answer: True

Correct Answer: False

INCORRECT. The goal is to reduce in-transit inventory.

One concern of JIT suppliers is small lot sizes.

6.
Your Answer: False

Correct Answer: True

INCORRECT. This is one concern.

7.

A system converting to JIT would be likely to install long conveyor belts in

an assembly area in order to facilitate the movement of work in process
goods.

Your Answer: True

Correct Answer: False

INCORRECT. Long conveyor belts are inflexible and hold inventory.

8.

If a manufacturer can reduce the cost of setting up a machine, then it is

possible for them to reduce the amount of inventory in the system.

Your Answer: False

Correct Answer: True

INCORRECT. Lower setup costs mean that batch sizes can be smaller,
resulting in lower levels of inventory in the system.

A kanban can be an empty box that once held parts.

9.
Your Answer: False

Correct Answer: True

INCORRECT. An empty box can trigger the need to fill it, which is the
original function of kanban cards.

10
.

The Toyota Production System demonstrates top management dedication

to improvement by calling for improvements in the system to be made at
the highest possible level in the organization.

Your Answer: True

Correct Answer: False

INCORRECT. TPS values improvements made at the lowest possible level of

the system.

The 5S's are focused on keeping the work environment safe and secure.

11
.

Your Answer: True

Correct Answer: False

INCORRECT. The 5S's are oriented towards housekeeping and lean

operations.

12
.

JIT cannot be used in a service setting due to the extreme variability in

demand.

Your Answer: True

Correct Answer: False

INCORRECT. All of the JIT techniques for dealing with suppliers, layout,
inventory, and scheduling are used in services.