8 Wastes and Lean Manufacturing Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 Wastes?

• Overproduction

• Underproduction

• Inventory

• Motion

Producing more than is needed to meet immediate customer demand is known as:

• Overprocessing

• Overproduction

• Inventory

• Waiting

Unnecessary movement of people or materials is categorized as:

• Motion

• Transportation

• Inventory

• Waiting

Idle time for people or equipment is referred to as:

• Waiting

• Motion

• Overprocessing

• Defects

Lean manufacturing focuses on:

• Increasing production output

• Maximizing inventory levels

• Eliminating waste and improving efficiency

• Reducing customer satisfaction

A key principle of Lean is:

• Batch production

• Pull system

• Overproduction

• Complex processes

In a push production system:

• Production is based on customer demand

• Production is based on a predetermined schedule

• Inventory levels are minimized

• Waste is eliminated

A pull system is characterized by:

• High levels of work in progress

• Production based on customer orders

• Inefficient use of resources

• Increased lead times

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of implementing a pull system?

• • Reduced inventory levels

• • Improved quality

• Increased lead times

• Better responsiveness to customer demand

Overproduction often leads to: