Lean Supply Chain Management II

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

  • To eliminate human error in processes
  • To ensure high batch production
  • To reduce production costs
  • To minimize setup times to single minutes (correct)

What does Kaizen represent in lean manufacturing?

  • A tool for visual management
  • A philosophy of teamwork
  • Continuous small improvements (correct)
  • A method of changeover optimization

Which of the following best defines Poka Yoke?

  • A mistake-proofing approach to eliminate defects (correct)
  • A technique for cost reduction in manufacturing
  • A method to encourage team collaboration
  • A strategy to measure process performance

What is a visual workplace primarily designed for?

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How does the process chart contribute to lean management?

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What key benefit does team-based continuous improvement provide in manufacturing?

<p>Faster changeover times (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to utilize digital photography in creating process charts?

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What is a common misconception about Lean tools?

<p>They only focus on reducing costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Japanese word 'Kanban' literally mean?

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Which of the following is NOT a major element of the Kanban system?

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What type of system is Kanban classified as?

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Which of the following information is typically NOT provided on a Kanban card?

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The Kanban work system was originally developed at which company?

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What is the main purpose of a Kanban card in the Kanban system?

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In the Single-Card Kanban System, where do 'empty containers' belong?

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Which of the following is a benefit of using a visual tool like Kanban?

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What does a typical Kanban card include in terms of customer information?

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Which aspect of standardized work does NOT contribute to improving efficiency?

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In Kanban terminology, what does the action 'pull' refer to?

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How does a typical Kanban system maintain flow in production?

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What additional location information does a Kanban card provide?

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In a Kanban system, what does an 'assembly line' generally refer to?

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Flashcards

Lean Supply Chain Management II

A course focusing on Lean principles applied to supply chains.

House of Lean

A framework for implementing Lean principles and practices.

Kaizen

Continuous improvement through small, incremental changes.

Poka-Yoke

Mistake-proofing strategies to eliminate errors.

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SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)

Reducing setup times to single minutes for high-frequency changeovers.

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Process Chart

A tool to visualize a process's steps and identify areas for improvement.

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Visual Workplace

A fundamental Lean concept where systems are readily visible and understandable.

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Kanban

A visual process and project management tool for managing work flow.

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Pull System

A method where work is started only when it's needed.

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Kanban Card

A card used in the Kanban system to track the progress of a product or task.

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Single-Card Kanban System

A Kanban system where each item is tracked with a single card.

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Visual Tracking

Using visuals to track the progress of tasks.

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Standardized Work

A system where production processes are standardized to optimize them.

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Kanban meaning

The Japanese word for card or sign; a visual representation of work flow.

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Kanban elements to consider

Knowing what to pull, when, how much, and where in a Kanban system.

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Kanban Card Information

The details tracked on a Kanban card (e.g., product ID, quantities, locations).

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Study Notes

Lean Supply Chain Management II

  • Course offered by Dr. Melisa Özbiltekin Pala
  • Key topics include reminders for project deadlines including:
    • October 15, 2024: Deadline for selecting project topic (email submission)
    • October 22, 2024: 10-minute presentation on chosen project topic
    • November 12, 2024: Interim report presentations, report upload to Moodle
    • December 24, 31, & January 7, 2025: Final project presentations

House of Lean

  • A visual representation of lean enterprise components
  • Highlights key lean concepts and tools
  • Depicts the flow of work with value stream mapping, standardized work, and 5S
  • Shows how the concepts integrate to create a holistic approach

Lean Tools: Kaizen

  • Small, continuous improvements ("kai" = little, "zen" = better)
  • Focus on improving processes continuously
  • World-class manufacturing outcomes
  • Six-step cycle includes:
    • Identifying problems
    • Analyzing current processes
    • Testing solutions
    • Creating solutions
    • Standardizing the solution
    • Documenting standard work flows

Lean Tools: Poka-yoke

  • Mistake-proofing strategies
  • Eliminates human error by preventing defects
  • Defects never get to customers
  • Visual aids and methods are used to prevent mistakes.

Lean Tools: SMED

  • Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
  • Aims to reduce setup times to minutes
  • Enables high-frequency changeovers
  • Continuous improvement, team-based processes
  • Keep reducing changeover time and cost for smaller batches

Lean Tools: Process Chart

  • Documents work steps visually
  • Used for process improvement within teams
  • Captures process data, such as time taken and distances

Lean Tools: Visual Workplace

  • Fundamental element in Lean
  • Systems to share information at-a-glance, eliminating the need for verbal communication
  • Important for ease of access, quick understanding, feedback

Lean Tools: Kanban

  • Japanese word meaning "card" or "sign"
  • A pull system for visual process & project management
  • Manufacturing engineers at Toyota were behind its development over 60 years ago
  • Kanban visualizes and manages flow and communication

What Kanban Does

  • Main components include:
    • Defining what to pull
    • Deciding when to pull items
    • Determining how much to pull
    • Specifying where to pull items from/to

A Typical Kanban Card

  • Includes information such as:
    • Supplier name and stocking location
    • Part information (ID, quantity)
    • Customer information (storage location, group location)
    • Kanban number

The Single-Card Kanban System

  • A flow diagram of the receiving post, fabrication cell, and storage area for both Kanban products.

Lean Tools: Standardized Work

  • Refers to standardizing best work practices
  • Makes work safe and repeatable, with limited variation for high productivity
  • It is the optimal combination of employees, equipment, materials, and procedures

Simple Calculations and Terms about Lean Times (Value Stream Mapping Metrics)

  • Cycle Time: Time to complete a single unit
  • Takt Time: Time between completing one unit and beginning the next
  • Lead Time: Covers the entire order fulfillment process, from placement to delivery
  • Throughput Time: Time for goods to go through the production process

Lead Time vs Cycle Time

  • Lead time considers all steps, including those outside of internal production
  • Cycle time is the elapsed time for the internal steps

Takt Time, Cycle Time, and Lead Time

  • Calculation example and figures are included in the text

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