SCM 486 Ch.6

Effective development and implementation of the just-in-time system requires integration of important functional areas such as ______________________. (Choose the best answer)

It takes time to ___________ of the workforce and _____________ relationships with suppliers.

All marketing strategies are compatible with the JIT system

A comprehensive JIT progress report indicates that supplier costs were reduced by ________ when they adopted the JIT system in cooperation with their customers.

JIT is Toyota s manufacturing philosophy to minimize _______, and the JIT production system is a subsystem controlled by ________.

The ________ JIT production system has been erected based on the premise of minimizing _________________ (waste) by reducing or eliminating discrete batches.

As cooperation and relationships between suppliers and manufacturers build up in a JIT system, so do the opportunities to ______________________ and focus on ________________________.

Traditionally, long and infrequent production runs have in the past been considered beneficial for the overall productivity of a manufacturing organization. However, long production runs usually lead to ____________ of raw-material and finished-goods inventories.

A crucial issue to be considered is the relevance of _________ in the successful implementation of the just-in-time system in a country.

The role of the purchasing function in a manufacturing organization has become increasingly important. The _____________ production control system focuses on reducing both raw materials and work-in-process inventories.

The just-in-time (JIT) system is no longer a (n) _______________ in the manufacturing world today. In the face of intense global competition, many firms in the United States are looking at improved techniques to manage their manufacturing operations.

One of the most crucial elements of the ____________ system is small lot sizes.

The JIT progress report mentioned in the textbook indicates that supplier quality improved by ______ percent since the JIT system was adopted.

The kanban production control system uses simple, visual signals to control the movement of materials between work centers as well as the production of new materials to replenish those sent downstream to the next work center.

JIT is also referred to as _______ production.

The following practices are considered essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation: Regular maintenance, Diverse workforce, Supplier development, Kanban production control.

There are two main types of kanban: __________ signals the need to produce more parts. Each kanban is physically attached to a container. __________ signals the need to withdraw parts from one work center and deliver them to the next work center

The _________ see little incentive in adopting the JIT approach when the primary benefits of the program go to the buyer.

The following practices are considered essential for a comprehensive JIT implementation: Uniform production (also known as heijunka), Quick set times, Small lot sizes, Short lead times,

The cost of raw materials has traditionally, been a serious concern of top management. Over the years, material cost as a proportion of total cost of the end product has risen sharply and is as high as ______ percent in some instances.

Lower levels of __________ contribute significantly to reduced working capital requirements for the firm.

In a ____________, removing an end item (or a fixed lot of end items) triggers the order release, by which the flow of materials or components is initiated. In contrast, ____________ allow for the production or material flow in anticipation of future demand.

If suppliers fail to provide materials of _____________ on a regular basis, production slow-downs and stoppages will occur regularly.

__________ percent of the firms surveyed using JIT practices in the United States indicated that they had serious problems regarding lack of support from engineering.

Kanban is the Japanese word for _____________

Because of ____________ and frequent delivery schedules, suppliers are in a position to receive quick feedback regarding any potential manufacturing or design problems. Also, manufacturing is in a position to implement engineering changes quicker because of the _________ inventory levels.

t is well documented that JIT reduces physical inventory level. Reductions in physical inventory will also have a favorable impact on: Reduced insurance premiums associated with the storage of inventory, Reduced inventory holding costs, Reduced labor cost in store rooms and material handing costs, Reduced clerical and administrative costs, Reduced waste from the manufacturing process, Reduced obsolescence costs, Reduced deprecation of handling and storage equipment, Each of the cost savings will result in a leaner more profitable operation.

JIT purchasing facilitates reduction in _____________ and the associated _____________ costs.

Very often, resistance is encountered because the employees are required to change their _____________, or because they interpret the new system as being _____________ jobs.

The kanban card contains the part number, the part description, the type of container, and various workstation information.

The ____________ is to provide a firm with component parts and raw materials. ____________ also must ensure that high-quality products are provided on time, at a reasonable price.

Many firms report lack of support from __________ as being one of the major problems encountered in the implementation of JIT (Lean) purchasing.

The transition to ______ has not necessarily been a smooth one for many companies in the United States. But this does not imply that switching from a pure ____ system to a __________ system was a mistake for most companies.

Rule One (1) of the dual card kanban is: No parts are made unless there is a production kanban to authorize production. If no production kanban are in the in box at a work center, the process remains idle, and workers perform other assigned activities. This rule enforces the pull nature of the process control.

hus, a kanban system is referred to as a __________ because the kanban is used to ______ parts to the next production stage only when they are needed.