Lean

Product layout is generally used for standardized goods.

• True

• False

Which of the following refers to the term ‘autonomation’?

• Poka-yoke

• Jidoka

• Andon

• 5S

If it takes 20 minutes of net production time to make 10 pieces, what will be the cycle time?

• 20

• 0.5

• 2

• Cannot be calculated from this information

Answer explanation

Cycle time represents the amount of time it takes to complete one task, production, service, or process from start to finish.

An activity that is wasteful and doesn’t add value or is unproductive is called:

• Muda

• Mura

• Murari

• Muri

Answer explanation

Muda, which literally translates to waste, refers to anything in the manufacturing process that does not add value from the customer’s perspective.

What is an Andon Board?

• Visual control device on production line

• Visual control device for inventory control

• Visual control using charts such as control charts

• Visual control for production plans

Answer explanation

Andon, meaning Light signal. It’s a visual feedback system for the plant floor that is used to call for help when an abnormal condition is recognized, or that some sort of action is required.

SMED stands for Single-Minute Exchange of Dies.

• True

• False

What is the target setup time in SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)?

• No more than of one setup every shift

• Maximum of one setup every day

• less than ten minutes

• less than one minute

Which of the following is Muda?

• Sign boards

• Stressful environment

• Demand fluctuations

• Defects

Which of the following terms in the seven types of wastes categorized by Ohno considers the movement of product between manufacturing processes as no value-addition task, expensive and can cause damage to the product?

• Overproduction

• Waiting

• Transportation

• Excessive inventory

Which of the following is a visual and/or audible communication system that calls for support or attention in a process whenever needed?

• Poka-yoke

• Benchmarking

• Andon

• Muda