Posted: July 20th, 2016

Which of the following does not contribute to reduced setup time and cost?

56. The comprehensive approach used in lean systems to deal with quality includes:
A. designing quality into products and processes
B. insisting vendors provide high quality materials
C. making workers responsible for producing high quality
D. A, B and C
E. 100% inspection of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods
D
57. Which of the following is not a benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems?
A. In-process inventory is considerably less.
B. Each product is produced less frequently.
C. Carrying costs are reduced.
D. There is less clutter in the workplace.
E. Inspection and rework costs are less.
B
58. In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:
A. the economic order quantity
B. the economic run size
C. one unit
D. the capacity of the standard container
E. N= (DT(1+X))/C
C
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