Value Stream Mapping Quiz

What is the purpose of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)?

• To identify stakeholders in the validation process

• To analyze and improve the steps required to deliver a product or service

• To reduce waste in transportation

• To create a flowchart of manufacturing processes

What does the term 'Added Value' refer to in the context of VSM?

• Activities that go beyond expectations and the customer is willing to pay for

• Activities that require resources but don't add any value to the product

• Activities that are necessary for the validation process

• Activities that involve stakeholders outside the organization

What is the main goal of identifying 'Non-Added Value' tasks in a process?

• To eliminate unnecessary activities that impact the budget

• To reduce the waiting time in the process

• To increase the number of stakeholders involved

• To improve the efficiency of transportation

What is the first step in creating a Value Stream Map (VSM)?

• Identify possible improvements

• Draw the flowchart

• Define inputs and outputs

• Identify the area or process to map

What is the primary benefit of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) according to the text?

• Allowing you to define accurate roles and responsibilities

• Reducing waste time in the process

• Improving the deliverables of the process

• Developing a high-performance team

What does the term 'Efficiency' refer to in the context of VSM?

• System to detect failures before passing to the next stage

• Level of accomplishment of a goal

• Relationship between achieved goal and used resources

• Continuous improvement mindset

What is the purpose of introducing senior-level managers to VSM?

• To reduce defects in the manufacturing process

• To demonstrate its application in enhancing the validation process

• To improve the efficiency of transportation

• To increase the waiting time in the process

What is the main focus of Strategic Planning in the context of VSM?

• Aligning activities to achieve company/group's mission and vision

• Reducing waste in inventory management

• Developing improvement mindset

• Improving the quality of deliverables

What does the term 'Kaizen' represent in the context of VSM?

• System to detect failures before passing to the next stage

• Continuous improvement

• Relationship between achieved goal and used resources

• Level of accomplishment of a goal

What is the key aspect of 'Jidoka' related to VSM?

• Any waste impacting the process/task

• Principal figure outside the organization that consumes the deliverable

• Activity that goes beyond expectations and the customer is willing to pay for

• System that allows detecting any failure before passing to the next stage