Manufacturing Performance Quiz

Why might a production area have to make different products?

• To use the same method for all products.

• Each product has a different 'optimum' method or arrangement of equipment.

• To ensure all equipment is used equally.

• To avoid borrowing tools from other workers.

How does continuous improvement make a company more competitive?

• By increasing the number of products.

• By making the company more 'lean' and focused.

• By reducing the number of meetings.

• By hiring more staff.

What is the ultimate goal of making a company more 'lean'?

• To increase the number of employees.

• To increase focus and efficiency.

• To reduce the number of products.

• To increase the number of meetings.

What is the relationship between continuous improvement and company performance?

• Continuous improvement decreases performance.

• Continuous improvement has no effect on performance.

• Continuous improvement can lead to big improvements in performance.

• Continuous improvement reduces the number of products.

What type of approach is used to manage improvement activities?

• Linear approach

• Cyclic approach

• Random approach

• Static approach

What is the impact of reducing non-value-added activities?

• Increases production costs

• Reduces production costs

• Increases production time

• Decreases product quality

What is the relationship between inventory and cost?

• More inventory equals less cost

• More inventory equals more cost

• Inventory does not affect cost

• Inventory reduces cost

What happens to costs when inventory levels increase?

• Costs decrease

• Costs remain the same

• Costs increase

• Costs are eliminated

How can motion be reduced in a workplace?

• By increasing manual tasks

• By effective design and management of processes

• By hiring more workers

• By reducing work hours

What does unnecessary motion in a workplace lead to?

• Increased productivity

• Decreased costs

• Increased time and effort

• Improved worker satisfaction