LMC Tools and Techniques in Lean

Question 1

What is the main purpose of the 5S methodology in Lean?

Accepted Answer

Organize the workplace and improve efficiency

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Increase marketing reach

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Reduce employee training needs

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Automate production processes

Question 2

What is a Kaizen event?

Accepted Answer

A focused team effort to improve a process quickly

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A weekly performance review

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A large conference for executives

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A software development sprint

Question 3

Which Lean tool is used to map the flow of materials and information in a process?

Accepted Answer

Value Stream Mapping

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Root Cause Analysis

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SWOT Analysis

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Fishbone Diagram

Question 4

What is the function of a Kanban board in Lean?

Accepted Answer

Visualize work and manage flow

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Create financial forecasts

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Plan employee schedules

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Display production defects

Question 5

Which tool helps identify root causes of problems by asking 'Why?' multiple times?

Accepted Answer

5 Whys

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Pareto Chart

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Control Chart

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Check Sheet

Question 6

What does a Fishbone Diagram help identify?

Accepted Answer

Root causes of process problems

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Team attendance trends

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Sales performance data

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Employee feedback