1. Just-in-time manufacturing is a production system that pulls products through the manufacturing process on the basis of market demand. (Points: 1) True False
2. Bottlenecks represent the number of units completed by a process in a given period of time. (Points: 1) True False
3. A manufacturing cell is a group of related machines, typically arranged in a straight line. (Points: 1) True False
4. The theory of constraints states that by identifying a constraint, such as a bottleneck, that exists in the processing of a good or service and taking corrective steps, the process will be improved. (Points: 1) True False
5. Processes within service organizations do not contain bottlenecks that affect lead time and throughput. (Points: 1) True False
6. In order to make a just-in-time production system work properly, it is necessary to (Points: 1)
maintain large raw materials inventories.
have raw materials of high quality delivered in large quantities.
have raw materials of high quality delivered in small quantities.
maintain a large work-in-process inventory.
7. Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the just-in-time manufacturing philosophy? (Points: 1)
Producing in small batches increases the number of machine setups.
Having lower inventory levels decreases carrying costs.
Maintaining low levels of inventory can cause the company to miss a sales opportunity. Receiving raw materials in small batches increases shipping costs.
8. Which of the following techniques could a manager use to improve the performance of a bottleneck? (Points: 1)
Reducing machine set-up times.
Purchasing additional machinery.
Hire more workers.
All of the above could be used to improve a bottleneck's performance.
9. Which of the following is not a strategic decision? (Points: 1)
The types of products a company should manufacture
How products should be distributed
Whether to enter new markets
Improving machine setup times
10. The first step in implementing the Theory of Constraints is (Points: 1)
improve constraint performance.
eliminate all constraints.
identify constraints.
eliminate bottlenecks.
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