CH. 8 Lean Systems for FINAL EXAM

Question 1

a philosophy that emphasizes the minimization of the amount of all resources used in the various activities of the enterprise

maximize customer value by eliminating waste!

Answer 1

lean systems approach

Question 2

activities in the operating processes are initiated by actual customer demands, and not by forecasted demands

Answer 2

pull system

Question 3

Five Principles of Lean

Answer 3

1. precisely specify value for each specific product.
2. Identify the value stream for each product.
3. Make value flow without interruptions.
4. Let the customer pull value from the producer.
5. Pursue perfection.

Question 4

A classification of wastes into one of seven basic categories

Answer 4

seven basic types of waste

Question 5

processing more units than needed

Answer 5

overproduction

Question 6

resources wasted waiting for work

Answer 6

waiting

Question 7

units being unnecessarily moved

Answer 7

transportation

Question 8

excessive or unnecessary operations

Answer 8

processing

Question 9

units waiting to be processed or delivered

Answer 9

inventory

Question 10

unnecessary or excessive resource activity

Answer 10

motion

Question 11

waste due to unnecessary scrap, rework, or correction.

Answer 11

product defects