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The Japanese term 'Seiton' in 5S methodology means:
The Japanese term 'Seiton' in 5S methodology means:
- Straightening (correct)
- Sustaining
- Cleaning
- Sorting
Value-added activities in Lean contribute directly to moving the product through the process.
Value-added activities in Lean contribute directly to moving the product through the process.
True (A)
Which term refers to waste in Lean methodology?
Which term refers to waste in Lean methodology?
- Kaizen
- Kanban
- Takt time
- Muda (correct)
The Lean concept of 'Yokoten' involves spreading improvements across different areas of the organization.
The Lean concept of 'Yokoten' involves spreading improvements across different areas of the organization.
The 5th 'S' in the 5S methodology stands for:
The 5th 'S' in the 5S methodology stands for:
The term 'Poka-Yoke' in Lean refers to a device or technique designed to prevent errors and defects.
The term 'Poka-Yoke' in Lean refers to a device or technique designed to prevent errors and defects.
The concept of 'takt time' refers to:
The concept of 'takt time' refers to:
Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing aims to have inventory levels that are adequate for immediate production needs.
Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing aims to have inventory levels that are adequate for immediate production needs.
In the context of Lean, 'Muri' refers to:
In the context of Lean, 'Muri' refers to:
The Lean principle of 'Jidoka' encourages automating all tasks to increase efficiency.
The Lean principle of 'Jidoka' encourages automating all tasks to increase efficiency.
Standardize in the 5S methodology means ensuring that everyone follows the same work procedures consistently.
Standardize in the 5S methodology means ensuring that everyone follows the same work procedures consistently.
Pull production is a characteristic of Lean manufacturing where work centers only produce items when needed by the subsequent process.
Pull production is a characteristic of Lean manufacturing where work centers only produce items when needed by the subsequent process.
Kanban cards are used in a Push system to control inventory levels and production flow.
Kanban cards are used in a Push system to control inventory levels and production flow.
The 'Gemba walk' in Lean involves senior management analyzing business reports in their offices.
The 'Gemba walk' in Lean involves senior management analyzing business reports in their offices.
The term 'Genchi Genbutsu' translates to:
The term 'Genchi Genbutsu' translates to:
Which of the following is considered a non-value-added activity in Lean?
Which of the following is considered a non-value-added activity in Lean?
Which Lean tool focuses on organizing the workplace using five key principles?
Which Lean tool focuses on organizing the workplace using five key principles?
What does the term 'Kaizen' mean in Lean?
What does the term 'Kaizen' mean in Lean?
Which concept emphasizes incremental changes over time?
Which concept emphasizes incremental changes over time?
The Lean concept of 'Mura' refers to:
The Lean concept of 'Mura' refers to:
In Lean, the term 'Andon' is used to refer to:
In Lean, the term 'Andon' is used to refer to:
The Lean concept of 'Heijunka' focuses on managing and smoothing production flow.
The Lean concept of 'Heijunka' focuses on managing and smoothing production flow.
What is the main goal of Lean manufacturing?
What is the main goal of Lean manufacturing?
What is the primary function of the Kanban system?
What is the primary function of the Kanban system?
What is the purpose of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)?
What is the purpose of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)?
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