Posted: July 20th, 2016

Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by firms using lean production?

73. A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is:
A. lack of management commitment
B. lack of worker cooperation
C. supplier resistance
D. all of the above
E. insufficient space to store the increased inventories
D
74. A system of lights used at each workstation to signal problems or slowdowns is:
A. command and control center
B. automation
C. andon
D. pull system
E. kanban
C
75. Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by firms using lean production?
A. Backup employees to cover for absenteeism
B. 100% inspection to remove defects
C. Dedicated equipment to reduce unit costs
D. Safety stocks to prevent stock-outs
E. Greater flexibility to cope with change
E
76. An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:
A. is most suited for non-repetitive manufacturing
B. cannot be implemented sequentially
C. requires a wholesale commitment from the outset
D. may provide a competitive advantage
E. all of the above
D
77. With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically involve:
A. delivery of large lots on short notice
B. the highest quality at the lowest price
C. long-term relationships
D. multiple suppliers to assure continuous availability
E. dedicated staging areas for material
C