CPT Lean Manufacturing Principles 2

Question 1

In lean manufacturing, what does the term 'Muda' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Any activity that consumes resources without adding value

Answer

Muda is the Japanese term for waste — any activity that uses resources but does not add value from the customer's perspective.

Question 2

Which lean tool is used to visually display the current state and future state of a process flow?

Accepted Answer

Value Stream Map

Answer

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) documents and analyzes the flow of materials and information from supplier to customer, enabling identification of waste.

Question 3

A production line that manufactures only what is needed, when it is needed, and in the amount needed is practicing which lean concept?

Accepted Answer

Just-in-Time (JIT)

Answer

Just-in-Time (JIT) is a lean strategy that aligns raw material orders with production schedules to reduce inventory waste.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Kanban card in a lean production system?

Accepted Answer

To signal when materials or parts need to be replenished

Answer

Kanban cards serve as visual signals that trigger the movement, production, or supply of a specific item within a pull system.

Question 5

Which of the 8 wastes in lean manufacturing refers to producing more than what is currently needed by the next process or customer?

Accepted Answer

Overproduction

Answer

Overproduction is considered the worst lean waste because it generates other wastes such as excess inventory, transportation, and storage costs.

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