Lean production

Lean production means

• sampling for defects

• automated production

• continuous production

• reducing waste

Lean production focuses on which of the following?

• Increasing labour productivity

• improving cash flow

• using fewer resources

• making production more capital intensive

What does Kaizan mean?

• Continuous improvement

• Agile manufacturing

• Multi-skilling

• Market oriented

___________ approach to production aimed at reducing the quality of resources used

• Lean production

• Just in Time production

• Batch production

• Job Production

Lean manufacturing is a method of eliminating waste. What is the purpose of eliminating waste?

• Reducing landfill shipments

• Reduce lead time

• Reduce production cost

• Reduce both cost and lead time while increasing quality

A quality product is best described as :

• a product that has passed quality control

• a product that is good value for money

• a product that has been made using lean production

• a product that meets costumers' expectation

Which of the following statements best describes quality assurance?

• A system of agreeing and meeting standards at all stages of the production process

• A system of checking quality at the end of the production process

• A system of comparing quality standards with competitors

• An internationally agreed standard

Which of the following is not true about quality assurance?

• It stresses the need to get products right first time

• It puts the emphasis on the prevention of poor quality

• It randomly tests products for quality

• It establishes quality standards for each stage of the production process

Which one is not the conditions for successful Kaizen?

• Empowerment

• Resistance from mangers and staff

• Team working

• Staff involvement