3.2.1 01 VSM Process Symbols

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

• Employee training

• Quality control

• Cost reduction

• Lead time along the manufacturing process

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

• Present Map and Target Map

• Initial Map and Final Map

• Current State Map and Future State Map

• Past Map and Future Map

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

• Quality check point

• Data analysis point

• The ending point for material flow

• The starting point for material flow

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

• A process with no value addition

• A process with high downtime

• A process with a continuous flow path

• A process with multiple disconnected steps

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

• Employee performance data

• Marketing strategies

• Material handling information

• Customer feedback

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

• A single process step

• Multiple integrated processes

• Final product inspection area

• Quality control station

Who authored the book 'The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production'?

• John Smith

• James Brown

• John Doe

• James Womack

Which book provides information on Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques?

• Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation

• Lean Manufacturing for Dummies

• Lean and Green: Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

• Lean and Mean: The Art of Manufacturing

What is the acronym EPE used for in Value Stream Mapping?

• Effective Process Execution

• Efficient Production Efficiency

• Every Part Every

• Economic Productivity Enhancement

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

• To increase production costs

• To improve employee morale

• To optimize the manufacturing process

• To reduce customer demand