Strategic LEAN SCM

1. What is a key prerequisite for successfully implementing the Make-To-Order (MTO) replenishment mode?

• Efficient inventory management

• 1. Low customer lead time expectations

• Alignment of customer lead time expectations with order lead time

• 1. High capacity buffers

2. Which approach did Zara NOT use in their pre-selection of supply chain modes?

• MTS (Make-to-Stock) for high-volume core styles

• 1. MTO (Make-to-Order) for limited editions and trends

• 1. CRP (Continuous Replenishment Program) for automated inventory replenishment 

• 1. PRS (Pull Replenishment System) for stores to directly signal demand for specific items

3. In the IRL replenishment model, what triggers replenishment signals?

• 1. Forecasted demand

• 1. Comparison with previous inventory levels

• 1. Replenishment interval

• 1. Falling below the defined IRL

4. What does IRL stand for in the context of Amazon's inventory management?

• Inventory Replenishment Level

• Internal Logistics Network

• 1. Integrated Replenishment System

• 1. Intelligent Reorder Logic

5. What is the primary purpose of the green zone in Buffer Management?

• 1. It indicates the area where maximum inventory is maintained.

• 1. It triggers replenishment signals when inventory approaches the reorder point.

• 1. It prompts replenishment signals when inventory falls below the minimum stock level.

• 1. It signifies the zone where no replenishment is required.

6. How does Tesla's buffer stock of battery components contribute to their production strategy

• 1. It allows them to offer longer warranties on their cars. 

• 1. It enables them to produce more car models simultaneously.

• 1. It mitigates disruptions and ensures smooth production even with fluctuating demand.

• 1. It reduces the overall cost of battery components.

Where is the first Kanban system come from ?

• 1. America

• 1. Japan

• 1. Korea

• 1. China

8. The general idea of the Rhythm Wheel concept is fairly simple, and likewise brilliant: Use a pre-configured optimal production schedule and repeat it only one time.

• True

• 1. False

9. How many types of Rhythm Wheel are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

10. Key benefits of Rhythm Wheel ?

• 1. Optimal production sequence

• 1. Learning effects

• Leveled production and low supply chain nervousness

• 1. All of them