Lean Manufacturing

Which of the following statements combine to form a valid definition of lean manufacturing? Lean manufacturing…

• is a rigidly defined set of steps to follow.

• focuses on reducing waste.

• is a set of tools and philosophies.

• focuses on automation of production.

The Seven Wastes are all examples of:

• Overburden (muri)

• Inconsistency (mura)

• Wasted work (muda)

An example of the implementation of a sequence poka-yoke method is:

• A pre-counted back of screws

• A warning sign placed on a door

• A warning light that shines when a mistake is made

• An activation switch that cannot be pressed until a safety door is closed

The takt time is calculated as:

• Minutes per shift x Shifts per day / Units required per day

• Minutes per shift x Shifts per day x Units required per day

• Minutes per shift / (Shifts per day x Units required per day)

What is lean used for

• To Reduce the head count in the organization

• To have Only Min resource(s) in the team

• To Maximize Customer value while removing waste

• To increase Organization Profit

How many principles are there in Lean

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 7

What does TPS stand for?

• Total Production Streamlining
• Toyota Production System
• Taguchi's Production S's
• Total Process Simplification
• Transparent Processing System

The list of 5Ss, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by:

• identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" category.
• reducing inventory, in the "standardize" category.
• increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" category.
• eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" category.
• building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" category.

Which of the following statements is true of Pull systems?

• Pull systems create more finished product than is required.

• Pull systems lengthen production times.

• Pull systems ensure that the factory only produces what is needed.

• Pull systems are being phased out in favor of push systems.

Non-value-added activities are considered waste if they fall into one of the eight categories. Which waste ties up money in unsold product, material, and storage space?

• Waiting

• Transportation

• Excess inventory

• Over-processing