3.2.1 VSM Process Symbols

What is the main focus of Value Stream Mapping in Lean Manufacturing?

• Cost reduction

• Employee training

• Lead time along the manufacturing process

• Quality control

What are the two types of maps used in Value Stream Mapping?

• Present Map and Target Map

• Current State Map and Future State Map

• Past Map and Future Map

• Initial Map and Final Map

What does the Customer/Supplier icon represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• The quality control department

• The ending point for material flow

• The marketing team

• The starting point for material flow

What does the Dedicated Process icon represent in Value Stream Mapping?

• A process with high variability

• A process with no fixed flow path

• A process with a continuous internal flow path

• A process with multiple disconnected steps

What type of information is typically placed in a Data Box in Value Stream Mapping?

• Customer feedback

• Employee performance metrics

• Marketing strategies

• Material handling information

What does the Work Cell symbol indicate in Value Stream Mapping?

• A shared process

• A dedicated process

• Multiple integrated processes

• A single process operation

Who authored the book 'Lean Manufacturing: Tools, Techniques, and How to Use Them'?

• John Womack

• David Jones

• St. Lucie Press

• William Miller

What is the acronym C/O stand for in Value Stream Mapping?

• Changeover Time

• Cycle Time

• Scrap rate

• Uptime

What is the main objective of Lean Thinking according to the book 'Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation'?

• Banish lean production

• Reduce wealth

• Increase waste

• Banish waste and create wealth

What is the purpose of estimating the number of operators required for the Value Stream being mapped?

• To increase production costs

• To improve product quality

• To optimize process efficiency

• To reduce customer demand