Operations Analysis

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What is the primary purpose of operations analysis?

To increase the number of operations

To analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of an operation (correct)

To reduce the number of parts in an operation

To improve safety and quality

What is a common objective of operations analysis and methods engineering?

To improve safety

To increase time and cost

To reduce productivity

To increase productivity and reduce time and cost (correct)

What is one way to design improvement in operations analysis?

Increase the number of parts

Increase the length of travel in manufacturing

Reduce the number of operations

Reduce the number of parts by simplifying the design (correct)

What is the benefit of liberalizing tolerances in operations analysis?

It relies on key operations for accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the investigation in the example scenario?

A 0.003-in tolerance was deemed necessary Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the change in the drawing specification?

The inside diameter was changed to 1.809 to 1.812-in Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a Just-In-Time system?

To eliminate waste and reduce variability Signup and view all the answers

What is the core concept of the Toyota Production System (TPS)?

Respect for people Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'kanban' in a Just-In-Time system?

It is a card signaling the need for materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Lean Operations?

Understanding the customer's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of eliminating excess inventory in a Just-In-Time system?

It makes problems immediately evident Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between suppliers and customers in the Toyota Production System?

Partnership Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Jidoka principle?

To detect and correct abnormalities immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Kanban concept in the Toyota Production System?

To schedule production and manage inventory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of reducing unwanted and unnecessary motions in productivity improvement?

To improve motion efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the cost of bringing a product to market is associated with material handling, according to a study by the Material Handling Institute?

30-85% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the set of rules that should be followed in the development and improvement of production?

Principle of Motion Economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Heijunka principle in the Toyota Production System?

Leveling production and reducing unevenness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using micromotion study in observing and recording work activities?

It allows for greater detail observation than the human eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tool used in micromotion study?

Motion-picture camera or timing device Signup and view all the answers

What is the long-term approach to work that seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes to improve efficiency and quality?

Kaizen Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using micromotion analysis in developing recommendations?

It provides a detailed breakdown that can be used to develop better recommendations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of implementing a Just-In-Time production strategy?

Reducing inventory and associated costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative to micromotion study for observing and recording work activities?

Pencil, paper, and watch technique Signup and view all the answers

What is takt time in Lean production?

The rate at which a finished product needs to be completed to meet customer demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the mathematical description of takt time?

Required units of production divided by time available for production Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'baton' in takt time?

It is a German word for the tempo of music Signup and view all the answers

How is lead time defined?

The total time it takes for the client to receive the product Signup and view all the answers

What is observed time in the context of time study?

The time it takes for a worker to perform a task when being observed Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'required units of production' in takt time calculation?

It is a measure of customer demand Signup and view all the answers