Question 1. Companies using a just-in-time production system
- produce products based on sales forecasts.
- produce products based on customer demand.
- have mostly foreign customers.
Question 2. When different processes in a manufacturing chain operate at different speeds, you are likely to get a faster lead time.
- bottlenecks.
- a faster cycle time.
- a higher throughput rate.
Question 3. Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the just-in-time manufacturing philosophy?
- Producing in small batches increases the number of machine setups.
- Having lower inventory levels decreases carrying costs.
- Maintaining low levels of inventory can cause the company to miss a sales opportunity.
- Receiving raw materials in small batches increases shipping costs.
Question 4. Bottlenecks in a production process affect all of the following except
- cycle time.
- throughput rate.
- processing time.
- waiting time.