Question 1

The fundamental concept of Lean is to _______________?&#10;A) Eliminate waste&#10;B) Deliver value to the customer&#10;C) Improve operation quality&#10;D) Increase throughput speed

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Lean production originated from pioneering work at which automotive company?&#10;A) Honda&#10;B) Toyota&#10;C) Ford&#10;D) General Motors

Accepted Answer

Lean production, also known as the Toyota Production System, originated from Toyota. This approach focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.

Question 3

Which of these is not one of the five principles of lean production?&#10;A) Specify value for the customer&#10;B) Identify steps which add value&#10;C) Push products through to the customer&#10;D) Strive for perfection

Accepted Answer

Lean production emphasizes pulling products based on customer demand rather than pushing products through to the customer, which is more aligned with traditional manufacturing approaches. The other options are indeed principles of lean production.

Question 4

Lean operations aim to keep the value chain moving in a continuous flow. In order to do this they need to reduce __________________?&#10;A) Customers' orders&#10;B) Finished goods inventory&#10;C) Output levels&#10;D) Work in process inventory

Accepted Answer

Lean operations focus on reducing work in process inventory to ensure a smooth and continuous flow in the value chain, minimizing waste and inefficiencies.

Question 5

A measure of the rate of throughput in an operation is called ___________?&#10;A) Takt time&#10;B) Kaizen time&#10;C) Heijunka time&#10;D) Value time

Accepted Answer

Takt time is a measure of the rate of throughput in an operation, reflecting the pace at which a product needs to be completed in order to meet customer demand.

Question 6

Which of these is not one of the eight wastes of lean production?&#10;A) Transportation&#10;B) Motion&#10;C) Value&#10;D) Defects

Accepted Answer

Value is not considered one of the eight wastes of lean production. The eight wastes are typically identified as defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, and extra-processing.

Question 7

Single minute exchange of die (SMED) is a technique used in lean operations. What is it?&#10;A) A technique to improve the quality of an operation&#10;B) A technique to improve the speed of an operation&#10;C) A technique to improve the flexibility of an operation&#10;D) A technique to improve the dependability of an operation

Accepted Answer

SMED is a technique used to reduce the time it takes to change over a machine from one product to another.

Question 8

A signal used in the pull planning process of a lean operation is known as _____________?&#10;A) A Kaizen&#10;B) A Heijunka&#10;C) A Kanban&#10;D) A Muda

Accepted Answer

A Kanban is a signaling system used in lean operations to control the logistical chain from a production point of view, and it is an integral part of the pull planning process. It signals the need to move materials or to start a new production process.

Question 9

An agile process is usually designed to give which performance objectives?&#10;A) Flexibility and cost&#10;B) Speed and cost&#10;C) Quality and Flexibility&#10;D) Quality and dependability

Accepted Answer

Speed and cost are the main performance objectives of an agile process. Agile processes are designed to be flexible and responsive to change, and they emphasize speed and cost-effectiveness.

Question 10

Which of these characteristics is not one identified by McKinsey (2017) as those which help to support agile organizations?&#10;A) Continuous learning&#10;B) Rigid work structures&#10;C) Information transparency&#10;D) Role mobility

Accepted Answer

McKinsey (2017) identifies characteristics that support agile organizations, such as continuous learning, information transparency, and role mobility. Rigid work structures are contrary to the principles of agility, which favor flexibility and adaptability.

Deck 13: Lean, Agile, and Mass Customization Strategies