Quiz 9

Question 1

Five Key Elements of Lean Manufacturing

Answer 1

1. Manufacturing Flow
2. Organization
3. Process Control
4. Metrics
5. Logistics

Question 2

Manufacturing Flow

Answer 2

The aspects that addresses physical changes and design standards that are deployed as part of a cell.

Question 3

Organization

Answer 3

The aspect focusing on identification of people’s roles/functions, training, and communication.

Question 4

Process Control

Answer 4

The aspect directed at monitoring, controlling, stabilizing, and pursuing ways to improve the process.

Question 5

Poke-Yoke

Answer 5

A poka-yoke is any mechanism in a lean manufacturing process that helps an equipment operator avoid mistakes.

Question 6

Metrics

Answer 6

The aspect of addressing visible, results-based performance measures, targeted improvement, and team reward/recognition

Question 7

Logistics

Answer 7

The aspect that provides definition for operating rules and mechanisms for planning and controlling the flow of material.

Question 8

Types of Wastes

Answer 8

Transportation 
Inventory 
Movement 
Waiting 
Overspecification 
Overproduction 
Defective Products 
Under Utilization

Question 9

What are the guiding words of Kaizen?

Answer 9

Combine
Simplify
Eliminate

Question 10

What does Kaizen do?

Answer 10

Kaizen seeks to standardize work processes while eliminating waste.

Question 11

Kaizen Blitz

Answer 11

A rapid improvement workshop designed to produce results/approaches to discrete process issues within a few days.

Question 12

What are the three stages of Kaizen Blitz

Answer 12

Preparation
The Blitz Event
Follow-up

Question 13

5S

Answer 13

Sort 
Set in Order
Sustain
Shine 
Standardize

Question 14

Holistic

Answer 14

Emphasizing the organic or function relation between parts and wholes.