Lean Manufacturing

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of Lean Manufacturing?

• To increase the number of workers in production lines

• To eliminate all technological interventions in manufacturing

• To reduce waste and maximize value for the customer

• To produce large inventories to avoid shortages

Who is recognized for developing the core ideas of the Toyota Production System, the foundation of Lean Manufacturing?

• Frederick Taylor and Henry Gantt

• James Womack and Daniel Jones

• Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo

• John Krafcik and Edward Deming

What was the main reason Western industries became interested in Japanese production methods during the 1980s?

• Japan was importing large quantities of Western technology

• Japanese companies offered higher wages to workers

• Japanese manufacturers were outperforming Western firms in quality and efficiency

• Western industries were seeking to expand their workforce

In Lean Manufacturing, what does the term Muda refer to?

• Irregular production flow

• Overburdening people or machines

• Any activity that does not add value to the product

• Standardized work procedures

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 classic types of waste identified in Lean Manufacturing?

• Overproduction

• Waiting

• Defects

• variability

How are Mura and Muri related to the generation of Muda in a production system?

• They represent types of customer satisfaction metrics

• They cause instability and overburden that lead to waste

• They are unrelated concepts used in Six Sigma

• They help improve the speed of production, reducing Muda

What is the main purpose of implementing the 5S methodology in the workplace?

• To increase product prices through branding

• To create a clean, organized, and efficient work environment

• To reduce the number of employees on the production line

• To automate all quality inspections

Which of the following correctly matches the first "S" in 5S with its meaning?

• Shitsuke – Standardize tools and labels

• Seiri – Sort and eliminate unnecessary items

• Seiketsu – Cleaning

• Seiton – Discipline

Why is the fifth “S” (Shitsuke – Sustain) considered the most difficult to implement?

• It involves cultural change and long-term discipline

• It requires advanced technology to maintain

• It demands higher material costs

• It focuses only on floor maintenance

What is the primary goal of the Just in Time (JIT) production system?

• To produce only what is needed, when it is needed, in the exact amount needed

• To build large inventories to prepare for uncertain demand

• To reduce production speed and increase inspection times

• To maximize machine usage by running them continuously