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LEAN MANUFACTURING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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The measurement cycle has the following steps: - ANSWER Recording,recognition, evaluation, elevation, control, and prevention.
One of the core lean principles is that value is determined by investors and
managers. - ANSWER False
What is lean? - ANSWER Waste reduction.
One of the following is a tool used for proactive problem identification and
solving - ANSWER FMEA
In lean the production batch size should be: - ANSWER As small as possible
to enable continuous flow processing
The two main pillars of lean are (select all answers that apply): - ANSWER 1.
Successful lean implementations depend on people buy-in, respect, and
collaboration.
2.
We utilize lean tools to study and improve processes. Improvement is infinite
and continuous.
The letter "W" in the acronym "DOWN TIME" which represents the 8 types of
waste stands for "Work-in-progress" - ANSWER False
Among the objectives of value stream mapping (select all that apply): -
ANSWER 1.
Focus on the big picture rather than creating "excellence islands" within the
process
2.
Facilitate the use of other lean tools by visualizing the value stream and
highlighting the issues.
In change management the stage concerned with defining the change objectives,
boundaries, and gaining alignment on the vision, work plan, and roles and
responsibilities is - ANSWER Preparation
, The definition of a stakeholder is: - ANSWER Any person affected by or can
affect the project
Planning and preparation should take around 40% of the project time since we
need to have clear plans and buy in - ANSWER False
In the current state value stream map we focus on the value adding activities
and do not show non-value adding activities since we need to remove them. -
ANSWER False
For change initiatives to work which of the following factors should exist ? -
ANSWER 1.
Effective leadership
2.
Commitment on all levels
3.
Clear objectives
4.
Clear and comprehensive change plan
In the reading assignment "How business saw the light", the authors argue that
better technolgy and higher living standards will always lead to lower overall
pollution and a greener economy - ANSWER False
In the reading assignment "Picture perfect manufacturing", the process referred
to as the "pacemaker" is: - ANSWER The process nearest to the customer
Which of the following are expected outcomes from the five phase model -
ANSWER 1.
Product flows without stopping
2.
Equipment is reliable and available
In the reading assignment "Caterpillar _ Big Trucks Big Attitude" the main
motivation for Caterpillar to improve its processes was: - ANSWER
Competition from the Japanese manufacturer Komatsu
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