Lean Operations Flashcards
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In lean logistics, 'cross-docking' reduces which waste most directly?
Answer: Inventory and transportation
Cross-docking eliminates storage time and reduces handling by transferring inbound shipments directly to outbound vehicles, cutting inventory holding and unnecessary transportation legs.
Which lean problem-solving method uses a structured one-page document to define, analyze, and plan countermeasures for a problem?
Answer: A3 report
The A3 report, named for its paper size, is a lean tool that structures the entire problem-solving story—from background to follow-up—on a single page.
What does 'yokoten' mean in lean practice?
Answer: Horizontally deploying successful improvements across all applicable areas
Yokoten is the lean practice of sharing and replicating proven improvements across other departments or facilities to multiply the benefit.
In a lean warehouse, 'standard work' documentation should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Required inventory investment for the entire facility
Standard work documents takt time, work sequence, and standard in-process stock at the workstation level—it does not address facility-wide inventory investment.
When a lean team uses the '5 Whys' technique, the goal is to:
Answer: Drill down to the root cause by repeatedly asking why a problem occurred
The 5 Whys is a simple root cause analysis technique where asking 'why' iteratively leads from the symptom to the underlying cause driving the problem.
In lean warehousing, 'right-sizing' equipment means:
Answer: Using equipment that matches the actual scale and flow requirements of the process
Right-sized equipment is scaled to fit actual process needs, enabling flexible cell layouts, lower costs, and easier flow without over-engineering.
Which lean metric tracks the percentage of orders delivered complete, on time, damage-free, and with accurate documentation?
Answer: Perfect Order Rate
The Perfect Order Rate measures the percentage of orders that meet all four criteria—complete, on time, undamaged, and correctly documented—reflecting true customer satisfaction.