Question 1

Use of value stream mapping requires construction of a current state drawing,a future state drawing,and an implementation plan.

Accepted Answer

Value stream mapping involves creating a current state map to identify areas for improvement, a future state map to envision the desired future state, and an implementation plan to achieve the future state.

Question 2

Scenario 6.1 shows a value stream map with the picture separated into a top and bottom halves,each encircled by a dashed line.The bottom half of the picture could best be described as representing the:
A)flow of information.
B)flow of money.
C)flow of material.
D)flow of power.

Accepted Answer

The bottom half of the picture shows the flow of material through the value stream, including raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods. This is represented by the dashed line encircling this section of the picture.

Question 3

In Scenario 6.1,what does the triangle between Process A and Process B represent?
A)WIP
B)takt
C)OWMM
D)kanban

Accepted Answer

The triangle between Process A and Process B represents work in progress (WIP), which means the amount of unfinished products or parts that are in the process of being completed.

Question 4

Scenario 6.1
El Gran Raton,the producers of the finest carpincho wallets in all of Argentina,examined their production process in the form of a value stream map,displayed below.  Daniel Penfield artist
-Use Scenario 6.1 to determine the total processing time for carpincho gloves.
A)14 days 585 seconds
B)14 days
C)14 days minus 585 seconds
D)585 seconds

Accepted Answer

The total processing time for carpincho gloves is given as 585 seconds.

Question 5

Often in value stream mapping,analysts must rely on process information from shop floor workers rather than direct observation in an effort to quickly develop a work plan and accelerate implementing the improved process.

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Question 6

In Scenario 6.1,what is the significance of the two jagged arrows leading from the box labeled Production Control to the boxes labeled Supplier and Customer?
A)the arrows represent flows of information
B)the arrows represent flows of money
C)the arrows represent the flows of materials
D)the arrows represent the passage of time

Accepted Answer

The two jagged arrows represent the flows of information between the Production Control box and the Supplier and Customer boxes. This suggests that there is some sort of communication or exchange of data occurring between these parties, possibly related to production schedules, inventory levels, or order status updates.

Question 7

How can group technology be used in a service setting? Provide an example and describe two advantages of using this principle in a service setting.

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Question 8

The theory of constraints accepts existing system bottlenecks and works to maximize throughput given these constraints,while value stream mapping endeavors to understand how existing processes can be altered to eliminate bottlenecks and other wasteful activities.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the difference between the theory of constraints and value stream mapping.

Question 9

What is group technology and what advantages are accrued from its use?

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Question 10

Use the data in Scenario 6.1 to calculate the per unit processing time for Process A if El Gran Raton decides to run a batch size of 360 units.The per unit time is:
A)310 seconds.
B)46.67 seconds.
C)340 seconds.
D)696.67 seconds.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

________ is the combining of parts or products with similar characteristics into families and setting aside groups of machines for their production.

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Question 12

Group technology collects similar parts into families and organizes machine tools into separate cells.

Accepted Answer

Group technology is a manufacturing philosophy that involves grouping parts into families based on similarities in design, production process, and/or function. This allows for the organization of machine tools into separate cells that are dedicated to producing a specific family of parts.

Question 13

With a batch size of 360 units,which process step in Scenario 6.1 is the bottleneck?
A)Process A
B)Process B
C)Process C
D)the market

Accepted Answer

In Scenario 6.1, Process C is the bottleneck as it has the lowest capacity of 300 units. Therefore, with a batch size of 360 units, Process C will limit the overall output to only 300 units per batch. Processes A and B have a capacity of 360 and 400 units, respectively, which means they are capable of producing at the same rate as the batch size. The market is not a process step, so it cannot be the bottleneck in this scenario.

Question 14

A ________ is a workstation in which a worker operates several different machines simultaneously to achieve a line flow.

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Question 15

Scenario 6.1
El Gran Raton,the producers of the finest carpincho wallets in all of Argentina,examined their production process in the form of a value stream map,displayed below.  Daniel Penfield artist
-Use Scenario 6.1 to determine the total production lead time for carpincho gloves.
A)14 days 585 seconds
B)14 days
C)14 days minus 585 seconds
D)585 seconds

Accepted Answer

The total production lead time for carpincho wallets is indicated as 14 days on the value stream map. Therefore, the answer is option B. The 585 seconds mentioned in the question is not relevant to determining the total production lead time.

Question 16

Combining parts or products with similar characteristics into families and setting machines aside for their production is known as:
A)the one-worker,multiple machines (OWMM)method of production.
B)the standardized component method of manufacturing.
C)group technology.
D)the flexible workforce approach to manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

Group technology involves grouping similar parts or products into families and setting aside machines for their production. The other options do not involve this method.

Question 17

A value stream map shows the flows of materials and information and the lines of responsibility and authority.

Accepted Answer

A value stream map primarily shows the flow of materials and information as they make their way through the process, but it does not explicitly show lines of responsibility and authority.

Question 18

The value stream mapping tool often requires completion of the future state drawing before the current state drawing,to help managers see the future state goals and more easily identify problems with the current state of the process.

Accepted Answer

Value Stream Mapping typically starts with mapping the current state to understand and visualize the existing processes and identify areas of waste before designing the future state map that outlines improvements and more efficient processes.

Question 19

To complete the current state drawing of a process,a map of the current situation is developed,including such items as material and information flows,process times,setup times,batch sizes,scrap rates,and number of people required.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The purpose of developing a map of the current situation is to capture key details about the process, including material and information flows, process times, setup times, batch sizes, scrap rates, and the number of people required to carry out the process. This information is used to identify areas for improvement and develop a plan for implementing changes.

Question 20

Explain how a line-flow strategy can be used to reduce or eliminate setups.

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Quiz 6: Lean Systems

Use of value stream mapping requires construction of a current state drawing,a future state drawing,and an implementation plan.

Scenario 6.1 shows a value stream map with the picture separated into a top and bottom halves,each encircled by a dashed line.The bottom half of the picture could best be described as representing the:

In Scenario 6.1,what does the triangle between Process A and Process B represent?

Scenario 6.1 El Gran Raton,the producers of the finest carpincho wallets in all of Argentina,examined their production process in the form of a value stream map,displayed below. Daniel Penfield artist -Use Scenario 6.1 to determine the total processing time for carpincho gloves.

Often in value stream mapping,analysts must rely on process information from shop floor workers rather than direct observation in an effort to quickly develop a work plan and accelerate implementing the improved process.

In Scenario 6.1,what is the significance of the two jagged arrows leading from the box labeled Production Control to the boxes labeled Supplier and Customer?