Lean Management

1. What is the primary goal of lean management?

• A) Increase inventory
• B) Reduce waste
• C) Increase production time
• D) Hire more employees

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven types of waste identified in lean manufacturing?

• A) Overproduction
• B) Waiting
• C) Inventory
• D) Marketing

3. In lean manufacturing, what does the term "Kaizen" mean?

• A) Big changes
• B) Continuous improvement
• C) Waste reduction
• D) Employee training

4. What is the main focus of a Value Stream Map (VSM)?

• A) Identifying market trends
• B) Mapping out financial data
• C) Visualizing the flow of materials and information
• D) Developing new products

5. Which lean tool is used to maintain an organized, clean, and safe workplace?

• A) 5S
• B) Kanban
• C) Poka-Yoke
• D) Andon

6. What does the "Poka-Yoke" concept aim to achieve in lean manufacturing?

• A) Increase production speed
• B) Eliminate defects by preventing errors
• C) Reduce workforce
• D) Optimize marketing strategies

7. In lean management, what is the purpose of "Just-In-Time" (JIT) production?

• A) Increase inventory levels
• B) Reduce setup times
• C) Produce only what is needed, when it is needed
• D) Enhance employee training

8. What is a "Kanban" system primarily used for?

• A) Scheduling meetings
• B) Managing supply chain logistics
• C) Controlling work in process and signaling demand
• D) Training new employees

9. Which of the following is a benefit of implementing lean manufacturing?

• A) Increased production time
• B) Higher inventory levels
• C) Improved quality and efficiency
• D) Increased employee turnover

10. In lean manufacturing, what does "Heijunka" refer to?

• A) Employee training
• B) Leveling production
• C) Reducing costs
• D) Increasing inventory