Flow & Pull Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Continuous / One Piece Flow focuses on what two guidelines?
A
- Availability of components
2. Complete and Correct before proceeding to next process
2
Q
The benefits of Continuous Flow are fewer ______, improved ______, and higher overall ______.
A
errors / quality / efficiency
3
Q
Manufacturing is designed around either ______ or ______ systems, of which ______ supports Lean processes.
A
push / pull / pull
4
Q
T or F
Push systems usually result in excess inventory, since production is based on forecast or open capacity, rather than customer demand.
A
T
5
Q
Pull systems do not produce until internal or external customer demand is _______.
A
communicated
6
Q
T or F
Within pull systems, process inefficiencies or product output defects can be more readily identified because of the lower production rates.
A
T
