APICS Manufacturing Operations & Execution Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a 'kanban' system in lean manufacturing?
Answer: To signal replenishment of materials or production of items through visual triggers
Kanban is a pull-based visual signaling system that authorizes production or material movement only when downstream demand exists.
Which production layout arranges equipment in a U-shaped or linear cell designed to produce a family of similar products?
Answer: Cellular manufacturing layout
Cellular manufacturing groups dissimilar machines together in a cell to complete a product family with minimal material handling.
In APICS terminology, 'throughput' in the Theory of Constraints is defined as:
Answer: The rate at which the system generates money through sales
TOC defines throughput as the rate at which the entire system generates revenue through actual sales, not just production output.
What does 'poka-yoke' mean in lean/quality management?
Answer: A mistake-proofing device or method that prevents defects
Poka-yoke (error-proofing) uses physical or process design features to make it impossible or immediately obvious when a mistake occurs.
The 'five S' methodology in lean manufacturing stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and:
Answer: Sustain
The fifth S—Sustain—involves maintaining the discipline to keep the 5S improvements in place through training and audits.
Which metric measures the percentage of orders shipped complete, on time, and damage-free on the first attempt?
Answer: Perfect Order Fulfillment
Perfect Order Fulfillment tracks whether orders were delivered complete, on time, undamaged, and with accurate documentation.