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LEAN MANUFACTURING OVERVIEW 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What is an important fact about implementing lean principles? - ANSWERSome lean practices require employees to change their work habits.
How do lean manufacturers define value? Value is: - ANSWER A quality that
is desired by the customer.
What best describes continuous improvement? - ANSWER A company's
ongoing effort to improve processes and increase efficiency.
What is NOT a common source of process variation? - ANSWER Product
changeover
What is a characteristic of a pull system? - ANSWER Using kanban cards to
signal that parts should be moved to the next station.
Why do lean approaches emphasize quick changeover times? - ANSWER To
reduce wasted time and operator effort.
What describes lean manufacturing? Lean is a system that: - ANSWER Aims
to improve product quality and reduce different forms of waste.
Which of the following is included in Five S? - ANSWER Sweeping and
cleaning the work area
List on fact about the seven different forms of waste? - ANSWER
Overproduction occurs when too many products are made in anticipation of
orders.
How do lean companies encourage smooth product flow? - ANSWER Adding
extra machines to a cell
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