8.2 Quiz on Andon System def

What was Andon in 'ancient' Japan?

• A paper lantern

• A computer system

• A cooking utensil

• A musical instrument

What is the main purpose of an Andon system in manufacturing facilities?

• To provide shade

• To play music

• To reduce production waste

• To increase production speed

What are common reasons for manual activation of the Andon system?

• Employee break time

• Part shortage

• Weather conditions

• Marketing campaigns

What does Andon show in lean manufacturing systems?

• Historical data

• Weather forecasts

• Employee schedules

• Machine, line, or process status

What happens when the warning lights on an assembly line light up?

• The line plays music

• The line changes color

• The line stops until the problem is fixed

• The line speeds up

What is the purpose of using a Kanban system in manufacturing?

• To increase production speed

• To provide shade

• To play music

• To reduce inventory and waste

How does Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing benefit production processes?

• By stocking excess inventory

• By reducing lead times and costs

• By increasing machine downtime

• By implementing complex machinery

What is the role of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in manufacturing?

• To ignore machine maintenance

• To increase production waste

• To improve equipment effectiveness and reduce breakdowns

• To slow down production speed

What is the purpose of using a Poka-Yoke system in manufacturing?

• To increase production speed

• To prevent errors and defects

• To play music

• To reduce inventory waste

How does Kaizen contribute to continuous improvement in manufacturing processes?

• By encouraging complacency

• By promoting a culture of small incremental changes

• By increasing machine downtime

• By implementing complex machinery