1. The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have

no in-process inventories.

cross-trained workers capable of handling every process.

a smooth, rapid flow of materials through the system.

no setup times.

All of the above

2. Which of the following is not a benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems?

In-process inventory is considerably less.

Each product is produced less frequently.

Carrying costs are reduced.

There is less clutter in the workplace.

Inspection and rework costs are less.

3. A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is

inventory space must be increased.

inventory investment must be increased.

major problems must be identified.

major problems must have been solved.

inventories must be reduced rapidly.

4. The two different approaches to load work centers in job-shop scheduling are

load charts and schedule charts.

Gantt charts and assignment method.

infinite loading and finite loading.

linear programming and makespan.

None of the above

5. Scheduled due dates are the result of

promises to customers.

MRP processing.

managerial decisions.

All of the above

our competitor's promises.

6. Input/output (I/O) control refers to

monitoring productivity changes.

monitoring output and waiting times at work centers.

deciding work center routing.

controlling work efficiency.