Advanced Lean and Enterprise Flashcards
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In an enterprise lean transformation, what does 'hoshin kanri' primarily align?
Answer: Strategic objectives with operational improvement activities
Hoshin kanri (policy deployment) cascades strategic goals down through the organization so daily improvement activities are aligned with long-term objectives.
Which metric best captures the overall effectiveness of a manufacturing process in lean enterprise thinking?
Answer: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
OEE combines availability, performance, and quality into a single metric that reflects how effectively equipment and processes are being used.
A company implements single-piece flow but cycle time exceeds takt time. What is the most appropriate lean response?
Answer: Conduct a kaizen to reduce cycle time or rebalance the line
When cycle time exceeds takt time, a kaizen event targeting waste elimination or line rebalancing is the lean response to restore flow to the pace of customer demand.
In value stream mapping, what does a 'push' arrow indicate?
Answer: Material is pushed to the next process regardless of downstream need
A push arrow in a VSM indicates that material is produced and moved forward based on schedules or forecasts rather than actual downstream demand.
What is the primary purpose of an A3 report in lean enterprise management?
Answer: Structure problem-solving and communicate issues on a single sheet
An A3 report structures the PDCA problem-solving cycle on a single page, promoting clear communication and disciplined thinking.
Which lean concept describes the strategy of producing only what is needed, when it is needed, in the amount needed?
Answer: Just-in-Time (JIT)
Just-in-Time is a core pillar of the Toyota Production System, aiming to eliminate overproduction and reduce inventory by producing to actual demand.
An enterprise lean leader wants to spread lessons learned from a successful kaizen across multiple plants. Which lean practice supports this?
Answer: Yokoten
Yokoten is the lean practice of laterally sharing and replicating best practices and improvements across the organization.