CPIM Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) Principles

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of a Just-In-Time (JIT) production system?

Accepted Answer

Produce and deliver items only when needed in the quantities needed

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Maximize batch sizes to reduce per-unit costs

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Maintain large safety stocks to prevent stockouts

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Increase machine utilization rates above 95%

Question 2

In lean terminology, which Japanese term refers to the relentless pursuit of waste elimination and continuous improvement?

Accepted Answer

Kaizen

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Kanban

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Poka-yoke

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Heijunka

Question 3

The seven wastes (muda) identified in the Toyota Production System do NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning

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Overproduction

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Waiting

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Defects

Question 4

A kanban card system is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Signal the need to replenish or produce a specific quantity of an item

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Schedule preventive maintenance on equipment

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Track employee performance metrics

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Manage supplier contracts and pricing

Question 5

Which lean concept involves leveling production volume and mix over a planning period to reduce variability?

Accepted Answer

Heijunka

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Poka-yoke

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Jidoka

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Gemba

Question 6

What is the concept of 'takt time' in lean manufacturing?

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The average time available per unit to match production rate to customer demand

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The time required to set up a machine for a new production run

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The total lead time from raw material to finished goods

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The time between scheduled preventive maintenance intervals

Question 7

In a lean pull system, production is triggered by:

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Actual downstream consumption or customer demand signals

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A master production schedule pushed from planning

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Supplier delivery schedules and lead times

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Management forecasts of future demand