CWLP Lean Operations 4

Question 1

In lean, 'mura' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unevenness or variability in workflow and demand

Answer

Mura is one of the three 'M's in lean (muda, mura, muri) and describes inconsistency or unevenness in production that leads to waste and strain.

Question 2

Which tool is used in lean to visually represent the sequence of value-added and non-value-added steps a product follows from supplier to customer?

Accepted Answer

Value Stream Map (VSM)

Answer

A Value Stream Map depicts all process steps, information flows, and inventory queues, distinguishing value-added from non-value-added activities.

Question 3

A warehouse implements daily 5-minute team meetings at the start of each shift to review key metrics and issues. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Daily stand-up or Tier 1 meeting (visual management)

Answer

Short, frequent Tier 1 stand-up meetings are a lean visual management practice that keeps teams aligned, surfaces problems quickly, and drives continuous improvement.

Question 4

In lean operations, 'overprocessing' waste occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Workers perform unnecessary steps or use higher-precision methods than the customer requires

Answer

Overprocessing means doing more work, adding more features, or using more precise methods than the customer values or the specification requires.

Question 5

The 'future state' Value Stream Map is used to:

Accepted Answer

Design the ideal lean process flow after waste is eliminated

Answer

The future state VSM depicts the target process after applying lean improvements, serving as a blueprint for the improvement roadmap.

(CWLP) Certified Warehouse and Logistics Professional Practice Test

(CWLP) Certified Warehouse and Logistics Professional Practice Test

CWLP Lean Operations 4