CPIM Operations Execution & Continuous Improvement 5

Question 1

A plant implements total productive maintenance (TPM). Which of the following is a core pillar of TPM?

Accepted Answer

Autonomous maintenance performed by production operators

Answer

Autonomous maintenance (jishu hozen) trains and empowers operators to perform routine maintenance tasks on their own equipment.

Question 2

In a manufacturing cell designed for one-piece flow, which layout configuration is MOST common?

Accepted Answer

U-shaped cell allowing flexible staffing and easy operator communication

Answer

U-shaped cells support one-piece flow, allow operators to cover multiple machines, and facilitate visual communication.

Question 3

A Six Sigma Black Belt calculates a sigma level of 4.0 for a process. Approximately how many defects per million opportunities (DPMO) does this represent?

Accepted Answer

6,210 DPMO

Answer

A 4-sigma process yields approximately 6,210 DPMO, compared to 3.4 DPMO at Six Sigma (6σ) quality.

Question 4

A supply chain team uses a Pareto analysis to focus quality improvement efforts. Which principle does this analysis operationalize?

Accepted Answer

The 80/20 rule that roughly 80% of problems stem from 20% of causes

Answer

Pareto analysis applies the 80/20 rule to identify the vital few causes responsible for the majority of defects.

Question 5

Which continuous improvement concept refers to small, incremental improvements made continuously by all employees rather than large breakthrough changes?

Accepted Answer

Kaizen

Answer

Kaizen means 'change for good' and refers to continuous, incremental improvements involving everyone in the organization.

(CPIM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Practice Test

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CPIM Operations Execution & Continuous Improvement 5