APICS Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement 3

Question 1

What is the DMAIC framework primarily associated with?

Accepted Answer

Six Sigma process improvement

Answer

DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is the structured problem-solving methodology used in Six Sigma projects to improve existing processes.

Question 2

Which lean concept describes the practice of stopping production immediately when a defect is detected to prevent further defective output?

Accepted Answer

Jidoka

Answer

Jidoka (autonomation) is the principle of automatically stopping a machine or line when a defect is detected, preventing defects from passing to the next process.

Question 3

In the Theory of Constraints (TOC), what is the first step in the Five Focusing Steps?

Accepted Answer

Identify the system's constraint

Answer

The first step in TOC's Five Focusing Steps is to identify the system's constraint — the single limiting factor that prevents the system from achieving higher performance.

Question 4

What does 'Genchi Genbutsu' mean in the context of lean and the Toyota Way?

Accepted Answer

Go and see for yourself at the actual place

Answer

Genchi Genbutsu means 'go and see for yourself' — the practice of personally observing conditions at the actual place of work (gemba) rather than relying solely on reports.

Question 5

Which lean metric measures the ratio of value-added time to total lead time through a process?

Accepted Answer

Process cycle efficiency (PCE)

Answer

Process Cycle Efficiency (PCE) is calculated as value-added time divided by total lead time, indicating what percentage of total elapsed time actually adds value for the customer.

(APICS) American Production and Inventory Control Society Certified Practice Test

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APICS Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement 3