16 9/10 Kanban Method and OEE

What is the primary purpose of Kanban in manufacturing?

• To increase production speed

• To produce goods only when there is customer demand

• To eliminate the need for scheduling

• To maximize inventory storage

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Kanban?

• Reduced inventory storage requirements

• Faster identification of defects

• Increased cost of managing production

• Easier for operators to follow

What is the main limitation of Kanban?

• It increases defects in products

• It makes production slower

• Scheduling each process is complex and time-consuming

• It requires excessive inventory

How can Kanban instructions be communicated in a manufacturing process?

• Through a central computer system only

• By using card systems, noticeboards, or bins

• By verbal communication between operators

• Through an automated AI-based scheduling system

What does OEE stand for?

• Overall Efficiency Evaluation

• Operational Equipment Efficiency

• Operating Equipment Effectiveness

• Optimum Energy Efficiency

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating OEE?

• (Total production time ÷ Ideal processing time) × 100

• (Good products made × Ideal processing time) ÷ Planned production time × 100

• (Machine uptime × Product quality) ÷ Total downtime × 100

• (Defective products ÷ Total products) × 100

What is the primary objective of TPM?

• To reduce worker involvement in maintenance

• To increase OEE by involving all employees in maintenance

• To replace old equipment with newer models

• To automate all maintenance processes

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of TPM?

• Less unplanned downtime

• Increased customer satisfaction

• Elimination of the need for maintenance teams

• More reliable production processes

What does the "Autonomous Maintenance" pillar of TPM involve?

• Operators performing basic maintenance tasks themselves

• A dedicated maintenance team handling all equipment repairs

• Automating all maintenance tasks

• Eliminating routine maintenance checks

What is the purpose of the "Early Equipment Management" pillar in TPM?

• To design equipment with maintenance and productivity in mind

• To ensure new equipment is purchased regularly

• To automate all maintenance procedures

• To eliminate the need for maintenance altogether