Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Role of Quality

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the role of quality in a lean/just-in-time manufacturing environment?

• A)High quality is an important waste reduction tool.Reducing defects reduces wasted material and capacity,and reduces the need for safety stocks.
• B)Quality has little to do with JIT.JIT is primarily a scheduling and inventory control tool.
• C)The important thing is to screen the defects out of incoming components and raw materials.If this is done,the production process can carry on without much concern for quality.
• D)Because everything is being done just in time,there is no time to worry about quality during the production process.Instead,we rely on screening out defects during finished goods inspection.

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Definitions:

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase goods or services, set by supply and demand in a market.

Market Price

The present rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale.

Value Loss

The reduction in the value of an asset, investment, or product, often due to market changes, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Gift

A voluntary transfer of property or funds from one individual to another without expectation of payment or compensation.