Which of the following best describes the primary goal of Lean Manufacturing?
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To increase the number of workers in production lines
To eliminate all technological interventions in manufacturing
To reduce waste and maximize value for the customer
To produce large inventories to avoid shortages
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Who is recognized for developing the core ideas of the Toyota Production System, the foundation of Lean Manufacturing?
Frederick Taylor and Henry Gantt
James Womack and Daniel Jones
Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo
John Krafcik and Edward Deming
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What was the main reason Western industries became interested in Japanese production methods during the 1980s?
Japan was importing large quantities of Western technology
Japanese companies offered higher wages to workers
Japanese manufacturers were outperforming Western firms in quality and efficiency
Western industries were seeking to expand their workforce
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In Lean Manufacturing, what does the term Muda refer to?
Irregular production flow
Overburdening people or machines
Any activity that does not add value to the product
Standardized work procedures
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 classic types of waste identified in Lean Manufacturing?
Overproduction
Waiting
Defects
variability
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How are Mura and Muri related to the generation of Muda in a production system?
They represent types of customer satisfaction metrics
They cause instability and overburden that lead to waste
They are unrelated concepts used in Six Sigma
They help improve the speed of production, reducing Muda
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What is the main purpose of implementing the 5S methodology in the workplace?
To increase product prices through branding
To create a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
To reduce the number of employees on the production line
To automate all quality inspections
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