Lean Manufacturing Quiz

The term 'Kaizen' means:

• Just in time

• Continuous improvement

• Waste

• Stock control

'Takt Time' refers to:

• Total production time

• Time taken to produce one item at the rate customers are demanding it

• Time taken to transport goods

• Time taken to fix a defect

Which of the M's directly deals with inconsistency?

• Muda

• Mura

• Muri

• None of the above

Inventory waste in Lean refers to:

• Excessive stock and work in progress

• Not having enough stock

• The total amount of stock in a company

• Stock rotation

Which of the following best describes the 'Pull' concept in Lean Manufacturing?

• Products are made as per forecast

• Products are made based on actual demand

• Products are made based on supplier convenience

• Products are pulled from the production line without inspection

Which Japanese term refers to waste in Lean Manufacturing?

• Kaizen

• Muda

• Kanban

• Jidoka

Which Lean tool uses cards to signal the movement of items in a production system?

• 5S

• Kaizen

• Poka-yoke

• Kanban

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Lean Manufacturing?

• Reduced lead time

• Reduced waste

• Improved quality

Genchi Genbutsu means:

• Continuous improvement

• Go and see for yourself

• Just in time

• A form of waste

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Lean Manufacturing?

• Focus on overproduction

• Pursue perfection

• Respect for people

• Build quality in