OPM 2203 (Lean) Lesson 02 - Quiz for Lesson 1

What is the primary goal of Lean Manufacturing?

• Increasing customer satisfaction by offering premium products

• Reducing non-value-added activities and improving efficiency

• Adding complexity to production processes

• Focusing exclusively on reducing material costs

Which company is most associated with developing Lean Manufacturing principles?

• General Motors

• Ford

• Toyota

• BMW

What does "Muda" refer to in Lean terminology?

• Fluctuations in demand

• Any process that uses excessive resources

• Inconsistencies in workflow

• Overuse of workforce

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 principles of Lean Manufacturing?

• Value

• Flow

• Standardization

• Pull

What characterized Craft Production compared to Mass Production?

• High production volumes and low variety

• Short-cycle repetitive tasks with limited customization

• Highly personalized, low-volume production

• Standardized work with a focus on speed

Which innovation in the Ford Production System drastically reduced assembly times?

• Division of labor

• Robotic automation

• Moving assembly line

• Time and motion studies

In Lean Manufacturing, a value-added activity is one that...

• Utilizes all available resources

• Enhances the product in a way the customer is willing to pay for

• Minimizes cost regardless of product quality

• Follows a fixed production schedule

"Mura" in Lean refers to which of the following?

• Overproduction of goods

• Fluctuations and inconsistencies in production processes

• Activities that do not add value to the final product

• Stress and strain on resources due to poor planning

What is a primary focus of Lean Manufacturing when considering "Flow"?

• Ensuring all resources are fully utilized at all times

• Creating continuous movement of materials and information without interruption

• Stopping the process for quality checks

• Pushing inventory to meet forecasted demand

Why did Toyota reject mass production principles after visiting Ford’s Rouge plant?

• They found mass production too expensive

• They believed mass production wouldn’t work for the Japanese market

• They wanted to focus solely on luxury vehicles

• They lacked the technology for mass production