forecast of sales.

ANS: T
12. JIT systems are based on the concept associated with pull systems rather than push systems.
ANS: T
13. Kanban is a Japanese term for elimination of waste.
ANS: F
14. Six Sigma addresses visible problems in processes; lean production is more concerned with less
visible problems.
ANS: F
15..Lean production is focused on efficiency by reducing waste and improving process flow, while
Six
Sigma is focused on effectiveness by reducing errors and defects.
ANS: T
MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. Which of the following is not a basic principle of a lean operating system?
a. Elimination of waste
b. Batching
c. Increased speed and response
d. Improved quality
ANS: B
2. According to the Toyota Motor Company, which of the following is not one of the seven major
waste
categories?
a. Overproduction
b. Transportation
c. Motion
d. Single-piece flow
ANS: D
3. Long lead-times and higher work-in-process is most closely related to which of Toyota's "Seven
Major Waste Categories?"
a. Overproduction
b. Single-piece flow
c. Waiting time
d. Transportation
ANS: C
4. Which of the following is not one of the 5Ss?
a. Synchronize
b. Standardize