WorksheetsOPM 2203 (Lean) Lesson 02 - Quiz for Lesson 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
