1. The Just-In-Time concept emphasizes the product-oriented layout in the manufacturing area.

All the
following are benefits on this concept except
a. Reduction of material movement
b. Production process are grouped together
c. Work-in-process inventory is reduced.
d. Production activities are arranged in single cells
A

2. Under a JIT environment, employees have the responsibility and authority to

a. purchase inventory
b. determine output amounts
c. make decisions about operations, rather than waiting for management.
d. make engineering changes
C

3. Which of the following drives work in process inventory levels higher?

a. Machine breakdowns
b. Production rate losses
c. Rework processes
d. All of the above
D

4. Which of the following is characteristic of a just-in-time (JIT) production layout?

a. Decentralized maintenance
b. Small production batches
c. Organization around processes
d. Both A and B
D

5. Examples of transforming a traditional manufacturing environment to a Just-In-Time environment is to

do all of the following except
a. Form partnerships with reliable suppliers.
b. Reorganize operational processes to organized product lines.
c. Train employees to perform various operations.
d. Increase raw materials to produce more thereby increasing finished goods inventory to have to
sell
D