4.1 Kanban Quiz

What is the first rule of Kanban?

• A Kanban signal is only issued when the component it represents is used.

• No Kanban no part (i.e. components are only made or issued when a Kanban exists).

• No over production.

• Only good components are issued.

When does production begin in the Kanban system?

• When a material handler with a move card removes a standard container of parts from outbound stock point.

• When all three are available - production card, container of the appropriate incoming parts, an idle work station.

• When over production occurs.

• When a Kanban signal is issued.

What is the classic version of Kanban called?

• Two card kanban system

• Three card kanban system

• Multiple card kanban system

• Single card kanban system

What is the purpose of the move card in Kanban?

• Reduces the number of Kanban cards over time.

• Ensures over production does not occur.

• Indicates the number of parts needed for production.

• Authorizes the handler to take parts and tells where they are needed.

What happens before production begins in the Kanban system?

• The move card is placed in the hopper for move cards at the work station.

• The worker processes the parts.

• The material handler collects the move card(s).

• The production card is removed from the standard container and placed on the production card board.

What should be tackled as the number of Kanban cards is reduced over time?

• The problems encountered

• The number of work stations

• The production rate

• The number of components manufactured

What is the second rule of Kanban?

• No over production.

• Only good components are issued.

• A Kanban signal is only issued when the component it represents is used.

• No Kanban no part (i.e. components are only made or issued when a Kanban exists).

What is required for production to begin in the Kanban system?

• Emergency Kanban, reduced number of components, no idle work stations.

• Move card, defective components, no Kanban cards.

• Kanban signal, over production, multiple work stations.

• Production card, container of the appropriate incoming parts, an idle work station.

What is the purpose of the production card in Kanban?

• Ensures only good components are issued.

• Indicates the number of parts needed for production.

• Reduces the number of Kanban cards over time.

• Authorizes production to begin.

What is the main goal of Kanban?

• To increase over production.

• To manufacture components in any order.

• To reduce the number of work stations.

• To eliminate waste and improve efficiency.