CPIM Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) Principles 2

Question 1

Which lean tool is used to visually map the flow of materials and information from supplier to customer to identify waste and improvement opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram

Answer

Affinity diagram

Answer

Pareto chart

Question 2

The lean concept of 'jidoka' (autonomation) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The ability of machines and workers to detect abnormalities and stop production

Answer

Automated guided vehicle systems in warehouses

Answer

Just-in-time delivery scheduling with suppliers

Answer

Automated inventory replenishment systems

Question 3

What does 'OEE' (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) measure in a lean environment?

Accepted Answer

The combined effect of availability, performance, and quality on equipment productivity

Answer

Total maintenance costs as a percentage of asset value

Answer

The ratio of actual to theoretical machine speed

Answer

Number of defects per million opportunities on a given machine

Question 4

A '5S' workplace organization program consists of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and:

Accepted Answer

Sustain

Answer

Synchronize

Answer

Simplify

Answer

Systemize

Question 5

In a lean system, 'single-minute exchange of die' (SMED) is a technique aimed at:

Accepted Answer

Drastically reducing machine setup and changeover times

Answer

Reducing defect rates in stamping operations

Answer

Standardizing die dimensions across product families

Answer

Automating the die replacement process with robotics

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lean cellular manufacturing layout?

Accepted Answer

Equipment arranged in a U-shape or flow sequence to enable one-piece flow

Answer

Machines grouped by function to maximize utilization

Answer

Large buffer inventories between each production stage

Answer

Centralized quality inspection at the end of the production line

Question 7

The lean principle of 'respect for people' primarily emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Engaging employees at all levels in problem-solving and continuous improvement

Answer

Paying workers above-market wages to reduce turnover

Answer

Reducing headcount through automation to eliminate human error

Answer

Providing workers with ergonomic tools and comfortable facilities