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Lead time for computers is 5 days with daily demand of 25 and safety stock of 5 computers.If management wants to use 10 kanbans how many computers should each one hold?

A) 25
B) 1
C) 5
D) 10
E) 13

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Customer demand will always remain an unknown,so it is not considered a source of variability.

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Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory.

In JIT partnerships,suppliers have several concerns.Which of the following is NOT such a concern?

________ involve scheduling products so that each day's production meets the demand for that day.

When implemented as a comprehensive operations strategy,JIT,TPS,and lean systems sustain competitive advantage and result in increased overall returns.

A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data.What should be the setup cost?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of JIT partnerships?

How can a reduction of in-transit inventory be encouraged?

Labor cost for set-up is $500/hour.If the plant plans on level material use and operates 50 days per year,determine the time it takes to setup.

The ________ is the time between the arrival of raw materials and the shipping of finished products.

Employee empowerment is unnecessary in the Toyota Production System,because automation and powerful information systems reduce the need for employee creativity and decision making.

Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Wastes?

Lead time for cakes is 2 days with daily demand of 10 cakes and a safety stock of ½ a day.Each container (kanban) holds 1 cake.What is the correct number of kanbans?

In a JIT system,product inspection adds value by identifying defective items.

Which one of the following is not a benefit of JIT implementation?

The number of kanbans should be equal to which of the following?

Identify JIT scheduling tactics.

When suppliers are encouraged to locate near manufacturing plants,the goal of the JIT partnership is to reduce ________ inventory.