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The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

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A benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

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Previously management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X.Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.) which of the following values for X would indicate management's believing that the system has become more efficient?

Which of the following would not contribute to the leaning of services?

Lean concepts include large lots to take advantage of the economies of scale.

Limited WIP lowers inventory carrying costs but reduces flexibility.

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

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

When lean is used in the context of services, which of the following is most often the focus?

In lean operations, when work is completed at one work center, it is important to immediately move the completed work to the next work center to minimize idle time.

In the lean philosophy, the larger the lot size, the easier it is to schedule.

A successful conversion to a lean system requires that every vendor use lean approaches prior to the organization's implementation.

The Kaizen philosophy applies to ________.

Which of the following would you not expect to see in a lean environment?

The small lot-sizing policy works well in a situation where both holding costs and setup costs are high.

The lean philosophy suggests that workers are _________.

A real advantage of the lean philosophy is the reduction of co-ordination effort required.

Engineering changes can be very disruptive to smooth operations and should not be made in the six month period following introduction of a new product.

The four building blocks of lean operations are: product design, process design, personnel/organizational elements, and manufacturing planning and control.

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require: