Question 1

Managing quality in a lean system

Accepted Answer

A)  is easy. 
B)  means that product and service defects are never defined as waste. 
C)  is done by suppliers. 
D)  requires continuously exposing and correcting quality problems. 
A)  is easy. 
B)  means that product and service defects are never defined as waste. 
C)  is done by suppliers. 
D)  requires continuously exposing and correcting quality problems.

Question 2

Toyota production system is another term for a lean system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The basic foundation of the Toyota production system and just-in-time manufacturing includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  simple but high-quality processes. 
B)  lower inventory levels. 
C)  smaller batches. 
D)  longer product development times. 
A)  simple but high-quality processes. 
B)  lower inventory levels. 
C)  smaller batches. 
D)  longer product development times.

Question 4

A kanban card is used to signal that

Accepted Answer

A)  the next work center is stopped. 
B)  a materials handler has run out of parts. 
C)  a machine has broken down. 
D)  parts are needed by the subsequent work center. 
E)  a machine is ready for preventive maintenance. 
A)  the next work center is stopped. 
B)  a materials handler has run out of parts. 
C)  a machine has broken down. 
D)  parts are needed by the subsequent work center. 
E)  a machine is ready for preventive maintenance.

Question 5

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Gemba" refers to data collection using the company's information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A)  To balance the workload on all work centers. 
B)  To allow for production of safety stock. 
C)  To signal the need for more parts. 
D)  To increase the time for scheduled maintenance. 
A)  To balance the workload on all work centers. 
B)  To allow for production of safety stock. 
C)  To signal the need for more parts. 
D)  To increase the time for scheduled maintenance.

Question 8

External setup time refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the time it takes workers to set up a machine during scheduled maintenance. 
B)  the time to complete setup activities that do not require that the machine be stopped. 
C)  the time it takes equipment vendors to set up the machine. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the time it takes workers to set up a machine during scheduled maintenance. 
B)  the time to complete setup activities that do not require that the machine be stopped. 
C)  the time it takes equipment vendors to set up the machine. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

Define the English terms in the 5S technique.How is this applied in practice?

Accepted Answer

The 5S technique consists of sort, stra

Question 10

In lean thinking,inventory hides a variety of forms of waste.Which of the following is NOT an example of waste hidden by inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior product quality. 
B)  Unreliable production machinery. 
C)  Long, but certain, delivery lead times. 
D)  Unreliable suppliers. 
A)  Inferior product quality. 
B)  Unreliable production machinery. 
C)  Long, but certain, delivery lead times. 
D)  Unreliable suppliers.

Question 11

One-touch setups could require as long as nine minutes to perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an approach recommended for facilitating implementation of lean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construct a value stream map of every process step and the associated time or value that is added. 
B)  Establish a team of employees that will work on process improvement. 
C)  Only the employee team can specify what is valued in the product or service. 
D)  Implement the changes to achieve lasting improvement, then repeat the cycle. 
A)  Construct a value stream map of every process step and the associated time or value that is added. 
B)  Establish a team of employees that will work on process improvement. 
C)  Only the employee team can specify what is valued in the product or service. 
D)  Implement the changes to achieve lasting improvement, then repeat the cycle.

Question 13

With lean thinking,a firm's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the seven forms of waste that a lean system is intended to prevent?

Accepted Answer

The seven forms of waste that a lean sys

Question 15

Takt time is the demand for the period divided by the available time for production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the keys to reducing inventory is reducing lead time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ is(are)the direct observation of work,conducted so that work practices can be improved.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 Whys 
B)  5S 
C)  Gemba 
D)  Value stream mapping 
A)  5 Whys 
B)  5S 
C)  Gemba 
D)  Value stream mapping

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a change associated with a lean production system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced inventory storage space is needed. 
B)  Reduced automation as lot size approaches one unit. 
C)  Workers take responsibility for most maintenance of the equipment they use. 
D)  Routine preventive maintenance time is provided between shifts. 
A)  Reduced inventory storage space is needed. 
B)  Reduced automation as lot size approaches one unit. 
C)  Workers take responsibility for most maintenance of the equipment they use. 
D)  Routine preventive maintenance time is provided between shifts.

Question 19

Explain the concept of value stream mapping.

Accepted Answer

Value stream mapping creates a visual r

Question 20

The seven forms of waste include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  overproduction. 
B)  waiting time. 
C)  inventory. 
D)  bottleneck. 
A)  overproduction. 
B)  waiting time. 
C)  inventory. 
D)  bottleneck.

Managing quality in a lean system

Toyota production system is another term for a lean system.

The basic foundation of the Toyota production system and just-in-time manufacturing includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

A kanban card is used to signal that

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

"Gemba" refers to data collection using the company's information system.

Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

External setup time refers to

Define the English terms in the 5S technique.How is this applied in practice?

In lean thinking,inventory hides a variety of forms of waste.Which of the following is NOT an example of waste hidden by inventory?

One-touch setups could require as long as nine minutes to perform.

Which of the following is NOT an approach recommended for facilitating implementation of lean?

With lean thinking,a firm's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

What are the seven forms of waste that a lean system is intended to prevent?

Takt time is the demand for the period divided by the available time for production.

One of the keys to reducing inventory is reducing lead time.

__________ is(are)the direct observation of work,conducted so that work practices can be improved.

Which of the following is NOT a change associated with a lean production system?

Explain the concept of value stream mapping.

The seven forms of waste include all of the following EXCEPT

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing

Global Logistics

Filters

Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Managing quality in a lean system

Toyota production system is another term for a lean system.

The basic foundation of the Toyota production system and just-in-time manufacturing includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

A kanban card is used to signal that

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

"Gemba" refers to data collection using the company's information system.

Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

External setup time refers to

Define the English terms in the 5S technique.How is this applied in practice?

In lean thinking,inventory hides a variety of forms of waste.Which of the following is NOT an example of waste hidden by inventory?

One-touch setups could require as long as nine minutes to perform.

Which of the following is NOT an approach recommended for facilitating implementation of lean?

With lean thinking,a firm's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

What are the seven forms of waste that a lean system is intended to prevent?

Takt time is the demand for the period divided by the available time for production.

One of the keys to reducing inventory is reducing lead time.

__________ is(are)the direct observation of work,conducted so that work practices can be improved.

Which of the following is NOT a change associated with a lean production system?

Explain the concept of value stream mapping.

The seven forms of waste include all of the following EXCEPT

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing

Global Logistics

Filters