CH 26: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lean production?

• Accomplished in less time

• Requires more workers

• Uses less equipment

• Takes up smaller space

Which type of production focuses on just-in-time deliveries?

• Mass Production

• Lean Production

• Taylorism

• Maximum efficiency

What is the effect of Muda on manufacturing processes?

• It adds value to the product

• It supports value-adding activities

• It neither adds value nor supports value-adding activities

• It enhances productivity

What is the main focus of Taiichi Ohno's seven forms of waste?

• Increasing production speed

• Reducing waste

• Enhancing product quality

• Improving employee satisfaction

What is the impact of unnecessary movement of people in a workplace?

• Increased efficiency

• Reduced waste

• Increased waste

• Improved productivity

Which of the following is a key to eliminating waste?

• Mass production

• Just-in-time production

• Overproduction

• Batch processing

What is the role of autonomation in production?

• To eliminate human intervention

• To combine automation with human oversight

• To increase manual labor

• To fully automate processes

Which strategy involves employees directly in the waste reduction process?

• Worker involvement

• Just-in-time production

• Autonomation

• Machine-only operations

Which of the following is a principle of lean manufacturing?

• Just-in-time production

• Overproduction

• Worker isolation

• Increased inventory

Which of the following is a direct result of Just-In-Time Production?

• Increased production costs

• Reduced manufacturing lead time

• Higher employee turnover

• Increased marketing expenses