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JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost.

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The list of 5Ss, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by:

A) identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" category.
B) reducing inventory, in the "standardize" category.
C) increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" category.
D) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" category.
E) building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" category.

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Lead time for computers is 7 days with daily demand of 5 computers and a safety stock of 1 day. Each kanban holds 5 computers. What is the correct number of kanbans?

A repetitive manufacturing firm is planning on level material use. The following information has been collected. Currently, the firm operates 250 days per year. (a) What is the setup cost, based on the desired lot size? (b) What is the setup time, based on $50 per hour setup labor?

Differentiate between a push and a pull system.

In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Employee empowerment is unnecessary in the Toyota Production System, because automation and powerful information systems reduce the need for employee creativity and decision making.

Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers in JIT partnerships?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding JIT inventory?

JIT makes quality cheaper because:

Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes.

When suppliers are encouraged to locate near manufacturing plants, the goal of the JIT partnership is to reduce ________ inventory.

Labor cost for setup is $500/hour. If the plant plans on level material use and operates 100 days per year, determine the time it takes to set up.

The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests to signal problems.

Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?

Who is credited with coining the phrase, "Inventory is evil"?

Excess bags of basic commodities such as flour and sugar that are stored in a restaurant's kitchen represent which of the following wastes?

Which of the following is often added to the 5Ss by U.S. managers?

What does the Japanese word "kanban" mean?

A common JIT layout tactic is to maximize distance.