Kanban Overview Quiz vid 2

What does the term 'Kanban' mean?

• Lean manufacturing

• Inventory management tool

• Quality control system

• Production scheduling

Who is considered to be the father of modern lean?

• Taiichi Ohno

• Japanese Engineers

• Toyota Founder

• Jeff Hey Jack

Who reportedly emulated the replenishment system at Toyota?

• Taiichi Ohno

• American Supermarkets

• Japanese Engineers

• Jeff Hey Jack

What is the origin story of Kanban according to the transcript?

• Chinese inventors creating a new system

• Japanese engineers visiting U.S. supermarkets

• American engineers visiting Japan

• European manufacturers adopting lean principles

What is the purpose of a Kanban card in the system?

• To signal the need for more parts

• To track employee performance

• To schedule production shifts

• To monitor machine maintenance

How does the Kanban system ensure continuous production flow?

• By increasing inventory levels

• By replenishing parts only when needed

• By reducing employee workload

• By automating the assembly process

What happens when a replacement bin is full in the Kanban system?

• Production stops temporarily

• Bin is discarded

• Fabrication team delivers it to assembly

• New parts are ordered

Why is Kanban considered a simple process for each person to do their part?

• Constant supervision needed

• Extensive training required

• Advanced technology tools

• Clear visual instructions

How does the Kanban system help in maintaining material flow?

• By signaling when to replenish parts

• By reducing quality control checks

• By outsourcing fabrication processes

• By increasing production speed

What is the role of the fabrication area in the Kanban system?

• Producing parts to fill orders

• Assembling final products

• Quality testing components

• Managing inventory levels