Chapter 14 Flashcards
In the Toyota production system, waste and inefficiency are referred to as ______ and long term reduction of this is referred to as ____
Muda, kaizen
A lean system method of asking questions about a process is the ________ approach
5w2h
Although transitioning to a lean system can be a powerful means of improving performance, it is generally thought that using ______ along with a lean can lead to even better results
Six sigma
The lean philosophy suggests that workers are
Assets
The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have
A smooth rapid flow of materials through the system
Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy
Kanban
In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:
one unit
A conveyance __________ signals parts movement.
kanban
Which of the following is not characteristic of preventive maintenance in lean systems?
eliminating supplies of spare parts to reduce capital investment
The Five S’s do not include:
Sanitize.
With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require:
long-term relationships and commitments.
A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to:
minimize inventory.
Which of the following would not contribute to the leaning of services?
Have service workers handle multiple tasks.
Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term:
JIT II.
The ultimate objective in a lean system is:
balanced and rapid flow.
