Lean production

Which benefit does not apply to lean production?

• Higher standards of customer services

• Higher wastage levels

• Improved customer relations

• Lower costs of production

Which of the following is not a method of lean production?

• Just-in- time production

• Kaizen

• Mass production

• Andon

Which of the following is not a method of waste minimisation?

• Cradle to cradle manufacturing

• International quality standards

• Just-in-time production

• Kaizen

Which statement does not apply to kanban as a method of lean production？

• It is a visual card.

• Defects cannot be prevented before moving on to the next process.

• It requires continuous improvement in the production process.

• It allows workers to see if there are any bottlenecks in the production process.

What are the benefits of Andon, except?

• Bringing instant attention to production problems.

• Providing a consistent and simple communication tool for all the workforce.

• Improving the ability of supervisors to identify and resolve production issues.

• Eliminating waste by looking at ways to improve the productivity and efficiency.

List two examples of wastage: