Posted: July 20th, 2016

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is?

59. Which of the following does not contribute to reduced setup time and cost?
A. standardized setup tools
B. standardized setup equipment
C. custom setup procedures for each product
D. use of multipurpose equipment or attachments
E. use of group technology
C
60. A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.
A. Request
B. Routing
C. Bar code
D. Kanban
E. Kazian
D
61. The term that refers to the automatic detection of defects is:
A. kaizen
B. kanban
C. autonomation
D. automation
E. 100% inspection
C
62. A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is:
A. Inventory space must be increased.
B. Inventory investment must be increased.
C. Major problems must be identified.
D. Major problems must have been solved.
E. Inventories must be reduced rapidly.
D
63. Which of the following is not characteristic of preventive maintenance in lean systems?
A. maintaining equipment in good operating condition
B. replacing parts when they are worn but before they fail
C. workers maintaining their own equipment
D. eliminating supplies of spare parts to reduce capital investment
E. perceiving breakdowns as an opportunity for improvement
D