Which of the following methodologies would be the most appropriately used during the design of a new product to ensure that it meets the customer needs?

WORK CENTER 210 (in standard hours)
Period    1     2     3     4     5  
PLANNED INPUT  150   150    150    150   150  
ACTUAL INPUT 150 145 130
Period     1     2     3     4     5  
PLANNED OUTPUT 180    180    180    180    150  
ACTUAL OUTPUT 185 140 160
Based on the input/output control chart above, what should the input be in Period 4 in order to reduce the backlog?

A major effort in JIT is reducing or eliminating the queues. The benefits of reducing the queues are:
I. Faster setup times
II. Reduced inventory investment
III. Shorter lead times

Setup time reduction in a JIT implementation is very important because:
I. Small lot sizes reduce inventory
II. Production output will increase
III. All of the products can be made constant

The most important initial qualification for a supplier to possess in order to supply a Just-in-Time manufacturer is:

Which of the following are benefits of SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)?
I. Lower die costs
II. Lower inventory
III. Greater flexibility in manufacturing

In considering a carrier for use in a JIT delivery system, which of the following are important?
I. Equipment size and type
II. Capability to communicate effectively with supplier and customer
III. Flexibility to schedule changes

The phrase "one less at a time" refers to which of the following?

Managing the shop floor more effectively can improve customer service in which of the following ways?
I. Replenishing stock orders on time
II. Improving parts availability
III. Improving inventory accuracy

Which of the following are valid methods of relieving inventory?
I. Post-deduction transaction
II. Pre-deduct transaction
III. Direct-deduct transaction

When a set-up procedure occurs while a machine is not operating, it is called: