Value Stream Mapping Quiz 1

What is one of the best ways to get into a process in your business and figure out exactly what is going on?

• Control Chart

• Fishbone Diagram

• Pareto Chart

• Value Stream Map

Which system is a Value Stream Map traditionally used in?

• Toyota Production System

• Six Sigma

• Total Quality Management

• Kanban System

What does a Value Stream Map call out in a process?

• Critical Tasks and Routine Tasks

• Primary Tasks and Secondary Tasks

• Value Added Tasks and Non-Value-Added Tasks

• Technical Tasks and Administrative Tasks

What does 'over production' refer to as a waste in a Value Stream Map?

• Producing high-quality products

• Producing less than needed

• Producing more than needed

• Producing at the right pace

What does 'motion' refer to as a waste in a Value Stream Map?

• Wasting time by moving too far

• Static work environment

• Minimal movement required

• Efficient movement within the workspace

What does 'downtime' refer to as a waste in a Value Stream Map?

• Defects and rework

• Inefficient use of talent

• Overproduction and excess inventory

• Waiting time and queues

What does 'inventory build-up' refer to as a waste in a Value Stream Map?

• Continuous flow of materials

• Optimal inventory levels

• Accumulation of excess stock

• Just-in-time inventory management

What does 'first pass yield' measure in a Value Stream Map?

• Inventory turnover

• Production speed

• Defect rate

• Customer satisfaction

What does a 'safety buffer' represent in a Value Stream Map?

• Inventory held as a precaution

• Efficient production line

• Just-in-time delivery system

• Optimized workflow process

What does 'sequenced pull' indicate in a Value Stream Map?

• Instant retrieval of items

• Random order processing

• Continuous production flow

• Intermittent production schedule