Lean Quiz 1

Which of the following statements combine to form a valid definition of lean manufacturing? Lean manufacturing…

• is a rigidly defined set of steps to follow.

• focuses on reducing waste.

• is a set of tools and philosophies.

• focuses on automation of production.

The Seven Wastes are all examples of:

• Overburden (muri)

• Inconsistency (mura)

• Wasted work (muda)

An example of the implementation of a sequence poka-yoke method is:

• A pre-counted back of screws

• A warning sign placed on a door

• A warning light that shines when a mistake is made

• An activation switch that cannot be pressed until a safety door is closed

The takt time is calculated as:

• Minutes per shift x Shifts per day / Units required per day

• Minutes per shift x Shifts per day x Units required per day

• Minutes per shift / (Shifts per day x Units required per day)

What is lean used for

• To Reduce the head count in the organization

• To have Only Min resource(s) in the team

• To Maximize Customer value while removing waste

• To increase Organization Profit

How many principles are there in Lean

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 7

What does TPS stand for?

• Total Production Streamlining
• Toyota Production System
• Taguchi's Production S's
• Total Process Simplification
• Transparent Processing System

Which of the following statements is true of Pull systems?

• Pull systems create more finished product than is required.

• Pull systems lengthen production times.

• Pull systems ensure that the factory only produces what is needed.

• Pull systems are being phased out in favor of push systems.

Non-value-added activities are considered waste if they fall into one of the eight categories. Which waste ties up money in unsold product, material, and storage space?

• Waiting

• Transportation

• Excess inventory

• Over-processing

In order to successfully solve any problem, which is the correct order of the steps that should be followed?

• 1 Identify possible solutions.

  2 Evaluate and select the best solution.

  3 Implement the solution.

  4 Define the problem.

• 1 Evaluate and select the best solution.

  2 Implement the solution.

  3 Define the problem.

  4 Identify possible solutions.

• 1 Define the problem.

  2 Identify possible solutions.

  3 Evaluate and select the best solution.

  4 Implement the solution.

• 1 Implement the solution.

  2 Define the problem.

  3 Identify possible solutions.

  4 Evaluate and select the best solution.