Lean Supply Chains and Mass Production

Producing what is needed, when needed, and nothing more.

It smooths production flow, reducing reaction waves caused by schedule variations.

They establish a fixed period during which the production schedule cannot be changed.

<p>It emphasizes ensuring quality in every step of the production process, reducing defects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He suggests that consistent, steady production is preferable to erratic, fast-paced work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elimination of waste and respect for people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overproduction, waiting, and defects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To analyze where value is or is not being added in a process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kaizen refers to continuous improvement through small, incremental changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Workers are responsible for ensuring the quality of their output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It groups similar parts into families to streamline production processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>JIT production minimizes inventory by producing only what is needed when it is needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent errors and ensure quality by making processes foolproof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes lifetime employment and cooperative employee unions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believe sharing lean practices will not compromise their competitive advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lean Production is an integrated set of activities designed to achieve high-volume production using minimal inventories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lean concepts can be applied to supply chain processes by identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Value Stream Mapping is a technique used to analyze the flow of materials and information in the supply chain to identify waste and improve processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary goal of Lean Production is to create customer value by eliminating waste in all forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lean Production is synonymous with Just-In-Time Production as both aim to minimize inventories and produce goods only when needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass Production often involves large, specialized equipment, production in large lot sizes, and a push system, which conflicts with Lean's focus on efficiency and waste elimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In Lean Production, 'waste' refers to any activity or process that does not add value from the customer's perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lean Production enhances customer satisfaction by ensuring products are produced more efficiently and delivered timely, improving overall service quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Kanban system facilitates inventory management and production control, ensuring materials are produced only when needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'D' represents the average number of units demanded over a given time period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary advantage is that specialized plants can be constructed and operated at a lower cost compared to large facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Safety Stock is the extra inventory kept as a buffer to prevent stockouts during lead time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SMED stands for Single Minute Exchange of Die; it is important because it minimizes setup and changeover times, thus enhancing production efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lean suppliers respond quickly to changes, offer lower prices, and maintain higher quality standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pull data refers to real-time information that triggers replenishment orders based on actual consumption rather than forecasts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>JIT production aims to reduce inventory levels by producing only what is needed, when it is needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>VMI allows suppliers to manage their products within a customer’s inventory, improving inventory turnover and reducing stockouts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One common waste is excess inventory, which consumes resources without adding value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Kanban pull system is designed to regulate the flow of work and materials based on demand, preventing overproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automation in lean procurement simplifies and speeds up processes like order placement and inventory management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cross-docking minimizes storage time by directly transferring incoming shipments to outbound transportation, reducing handling costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leveling production volume helps meet consistent demand while minimizing fluctuations in workload and resource allocation.</p> Signup and view all the answers