Operations Management
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Chapter 16, Problem 11DQ
Summary Introduction
To illustrate: Whether lean production will work in service sector.
Introduction: Lean production is a popular philosophy which follows Just in time approach. It is a technique which aims to reduce wastages in the production line and achieve continuous improvement.
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Question 1
Determine whether the following statements are true or false.
Statement
T or F
1. JIT emphasizes continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices
2. Different from JIT, Lean operations externally focused on the customer
3. Qualitative Methods are used when situation is vague and little data exist
4. Predict sales of existing products and services is called Demand forecasting
5. Forecasting is about predicting the future.
QUESTION 11
The aim of lean production is to ....
A.provide low costs through disciplined production
B.optimise costs and waste
C.have minimal waste only
D. have low costs only
QUESTION 12:
Competitive priorities are determined by
A.Cost, speed, quantity and resilience
B.Cost, speed, quality and flexibility
C.Cost, time and quality
D.Cost, speed and quality alone
NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ESSAY QUESTION!!!
5) Discuss whether Whirlpool Corporation has applied a lean system to supply-chain relationships.
NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ESSAY QUESTION!!!
Chapter 16 Solutions
Operations Management
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