Lean Manufacturing Basics

One-piece flow is also known as single-piece flow in manufacturing.

• True

• False.

Which of the following is not an advantage of one-piece flow used in production

• Early detection of defects
  
  

• b) Flexibility for customization

• Reduction of amount of work in progress

• Inflexible in meeting customer demands

Which of the following refers to the term ‘autonomation

• Poka-yoke
  

• Jidoka
  

• Andon

• 5S

Which of the following refers to ‘automation with a human touch

• Autonomation
  

• Automation
  

• Kaizen
  

• Benchmarking

Which of the following is not the aim of demand management

• Improving forecast accuracy
  

• Lessen investment in inventory
  

• Creation of effective balance between demand and supply

• Increase investment in inventory

Which of the following is a type of plant layout in which machines and equipment are arranged according to their function

• Cellular layout
  

• Process layout
  

• Fixed position layout

• Combined layout

Which of the following is a key principle of Just-In-Time (JIT) production?

• Produce in large batches
  

• Reduce inventory levels
  

• Increase storage space

• Focus on mass production

In the context of supply chain management, what does the term 'bullwhip effect' refer to?

• Increased demand variability
  

• Decreased lead times
  

• Stable inventory levels

• Improved supplier relationships

What is the primary goal of inventory management?

• Minimize costs
  

• Maximize production speed
  

• Increase employee satisfaction

• Enhance customer service

Which of the following is a common tool used for quality control in manufacturing?

• Fishbone diagram
  

• Gantt chart
  

• SWOT analysis

• Flowchart