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

Answer

JIT aims to produce and deliver the right items in the right quantity at the right time, eliminating waste from overproduction and excess inventory.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Kaizen

Answer

Kaizen means 'change for better' and represents the lean philosophy of continuous, incremental improvement involving all employees.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning

Answer

The seven wastes are overproduction, waiting, transportation, over-processing, inventory, motion, and defects — strategic planning is a management activity, not a waste category.

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

Answer

Kanban cards serve as visual signals that authorize and trigger the replenishment or production of a set quantity of parts or materials.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Heijunka

Answer

Heijunka is the practice of leveling the type and quantity of production over a fixed time period to reduce unevenness (mura) and overburden (muri).

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

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