Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time Production Quiz

What is the ultimate ideal of just-in-time production and lean manufacturing?

• Variety production

• High-quality production

• Mass production

• Customized production

Why can't traditional manufacturing methods match consumer expectations of variety?

• Due to lack of raw materials

• Due to lack of skilled labor

• Due to long changeover times

• Due to high-quality standards

What was Toyota's top priority in production?

• Low-quality production

• High diversity production

• Mass production

• Customized production

Why are quick changeovers important in lean manufacturing?

• To encourage overproduction

• To reduce variety of products

• To simplify set up activities

• To increase changeover times

What is the significance of the SMED system in lean manufacturing?

• To increase waste

• To hinder production

• To reduce changeover times

• To encourage long changeovers