LEAN Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
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What is described as everything else, apart from what customers would be willing to pay for?

  • Non-value adding (correct)
  • Cellular manufacturing
  • Lead time analysis
  • Value adding

What is one of the benefits of cellular manufacturing?

  • Less WIP and less administration required (correct)
  • Increased lead times
  • More machinery and overtime
  • Increased storage costs

Why is stock present in traditional 'push' production systems?

  • To improve product quality
  • To buffer the unevenness of work and breaks in the chain (correct)
  • To increase profit margins
  • To reduce production costs

What is Takt time related to?

<p>Lead time analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of lead time analysis?

<p>To analyze the time it takes to complete a production process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of cellular manufacturing regarding quality control?

<p>It reduces the need for rework (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the VA/NVA ratios?

<p>To raise the ratio of Value Added operations to Non-value Added (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the use of KPIs in a company?

<p>Both company-specific quality and customer complaints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Value Added process?

<p>Designing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in identifying the Seven Wastes?

<p>Observe and map the process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the VA/NVA ratios?

<p>To optimize the ratio of Value Added to Non-value Added operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a Non-value Added process?

<p>Part movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a link in the chain breaks?

<p>The chain stops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Pull and Visual Management?

<p>To manage the flow of production and customer demand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of a good Poka Yoke device?

<p>Simple, cheap, and part of the process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of Error Proofing?

<p>Preventing mistakes and providing feedback for correction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the 'Pull' concept in production?

<p>Matching production with customer demand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when the Customer does not pull from the end of the production chain?

<p>The production process stops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind the Toyota concept of the 7 Wastes?

<p>Identifying areas of inefficiency in the supply chain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 5S technique in lean supply chain management?

<p>Organizing and standardizing the workplace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Kanban stock control systems?

<p>Managing inventory levels to meet demand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of SMED in lean supply chain management?

<p>Reducing production changeover times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Poka-Yoke in lean supply chain management?

<p>Preventing errors and defects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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