kanban Lean Production Quiz

What is the main concept associated with Lean Production?

• Order

• Stock

• Pull

• Push

What is the incorrect understanding about Push and Pull in production?

• Pull equals make to stock

• Push equals make to order

• Pull equals make to order

• Push equals make to stock

What is the correct understanding about producing goods for a warehouse in relation to Pull production?

• It results in higher costs

• It leads to increased lead time

• It is possible

• It is not possible

What is the incorrect understanding about information flow in Push and Pull systems?

• Push equals information at shop floor level

• Pull equals information at shop floor level

• Push equals central logistics

• Pull equals central logistics

What is the incorrect understanding about central logistics in relation to Push and Pull?

• Central logistics equals Push

• Pull equals information at shop floor level

• Push equals information at shop floor level

• Central logistics equals Pull

What is the correct understanding about the relationship between electronic kanban and Pull production?

• Electronic kanban is only for Push systems

• Electronic kanban increases lead time

• Electronic kanban helps in setting WIP limits

• Electronic kanban is not used in Pull systems

What is the main goal of a Push production system?

• To increase stock levels

• To have no limit on WIP

• To improve quality

• To reduce lead time

According to Hop and Spearman, what is a key characteristic of a Pull production system?

• No limit on work in process

• High production cost

• Centralized logistics

• Explicit limit on work in process

What is the main difference between Push and Pull production systems?

• Push has a limit on WIP

• Push has no limit on WIP

• Pull has a limit on WIP

• Pull has no limit on WIP

What is the main characteristic of a Push production system according to Hop and Spearman?

• High quality output

• Explicit limit on WIP

• Low production cost

• No limit on WIP