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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lean manufacturing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lean manufacturing?
- Focus on reducing waste
- Continuous improvement
- Emphasis on mass production (correct)
- Customer-centric approach
What was the primary focus of the Fordism production model?
What was the primary focus of the Fordism production model?
- Employee empowerment
- Minimizing waste
- Customer satisfaction
- Mass production and standardization (correct)
What is the main difference between Fordism and Sloanism?
What is the main difference between Fordism and Sloanism?
- Fordism was primarily focused on the needs of the worker, while Sloanism was focused on the needs of the customer.
- Fordism focused on mass production, while Sloanism focused on customization. (correct)
- Fordism was based on assembly lines, while Sloanism was based on flexible production.
- Fordism emphasized efficiency, while Sloanism emphasized quality.
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of lean waste?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of lean waste?
What is the primary goal of Value Stream Management?
What is the primary goal of Value Stream Management?
What is the main principle behind lean manufacturing, in contrast to traditional mass production?
What is the main principle behind lean manufacturing, in contrast to traditional mass production?
What was a key feature of the Fordism production model that was later challenged by Sloanism?
What was a key feature of the Fordism production model that was later challenged by Sloanism?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of lean waste?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of lean waste?
What is a key characteristic of Value Stream Management that distinguishes it from traditional production planning?
What is a key characteristic of Value Stream Management that distinguishes it from traditional production planning?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of implementing lean manufacturing principles?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of implementing lean manufacturing principles?
Study Notes
Lean Manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing is a production philosophy that aims to minimize waste and maximize value-added activities to create a more efficient and effective production system.
History of Lean Manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing originated in the 1950s at Toyota Motor Corporation, led by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, as a response to the limitations of mass production systems.
- The Toyota Production System (TPS) was developed, focusing on the elimination of waste, continuous improvement, and respect for people.
Fordism and Sloanism
- Fordism, pioneered by Henry Ford, emphasized standardization, specialization, and efficiency in production, but led to inflexibility and quality issues.
- Sloanism, developed by Alfred P. Sloan Jr. at General Motors, focused on the efficiency of mass production systems, but neglected waste reduction and flexibility.
Lean Waste
- Lean waste refers to non-value-added activities in the production process, categorized into eight types:
- Transportation waste
- Inventory waste
- Motion waste
- Waiting waste
- Overproduction waste
- Overprocessing waste
- Defect waste
- Skills waste
Value Stream Management
- Value stream management is a key concept in lean manufacturing, aiming to optimize the flow of materials and information across the entire value stream, from raw materials to end customers.
- It involves identifying and eliminating waste, improving flow, and enhancing customer value.
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Test your knowledge of lean manufacturing, its history, and key concepts such as Fordism, Sloanism, lean waste, and value stream management.
