APICS Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement 2

Question 1

What does the '5S' methodology stand for in lean manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

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Schedule, Sequence, Synchronize, Stabilize, Sustain

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Select, Separate, Store, Standardize, Share

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Speed, Safety, Service, System, Sustain

Question 2

Which metric measures the percentage of time a machine is producing quality parts when it is scheduled to run?

Accepted Answer

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

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Throughput rate

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Cycle time efficiency

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Capacity utilization rate

Question 3

In lean terminology, what is 'Poka-Yoke'?

Accepted Answer

An error-proofing device or technique that prevents defects

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A type of visual management board

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A Japanese term for continuous improvement

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A method for calculating takt time

Question 4

What is the main objective of SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)?

Accepted Answer

To reduce setup and changeover time to under ten minutes

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To reduce machine downtime caused by breakdowns

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To standardize die specifications across all machines

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To eliminate the need for machine operators

Question 5

Which of the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) in lean refers to moving products or materials without adding value?

Accepted Answer

Transportation

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Overproduction

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Non-utilized talent

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Inventory

Question 6

What is a 'Kaizen event' or 'Kaizen blitz'?

Accepted Answer

A focused, short-duration team activity to rapidly improve a specific process

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A long-term strategic planning session for lean implementation

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An annual review of lean metrics and performance

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A training program for new lean practitioners

Question 7

In lean manufacturing, what is the purpose of 'Heijunka' (production leveling)?

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To smooth production by distributing mix and volume evenly over time

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To maximize machine utilization by running at full capacity

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To prioritize orders based on customer urgency

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To synchronize supplier deliveries with production schedules