Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Lean Enterprise Principles 2

Question 1

In a lean enterprise, which concept describes the ideal state where every process step adds value and nothing is wasted?

Accepted Answer

Perfection

Answer

Perfection is one of the five lean principles, representing the continuous pursuit of eliminating all waste so that all activities create value.

Question 2

Which lean tool is specifically designed to make abnormal conditions immediately visible to everyone on the shop floor?

Accepted Answer

Andon

Answer

Andon is a visual management system using lights or signals to alert operators and supervisors when an abnormal condition or defect occurs.

Question 3

A lean enterprise uses 'jidoka' primarily to achieve which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Stop production automatically when defects are detected

Answer

Jidoka (autonomation) empowers machines and workers to detect abnormalities and stop the line immediately, preventing defects from passing downstream.

Question 4

When applying the lean principle of 'pull,' a downstream process signals the upstream process to produce. What system is most commonly used to implement this?

Accepted Answer

Kanban

Answer

Kanban uses cards or signals to authorize upstream processes to produce or replenish only what the downstream customer has consumed.

Question 5

In lean enterprise thinking, 'takt time' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The available production time divided by customer demand rate

Answer

Takt time = available production time ÷ customer demand rate, setting the pace at which production must occur to meet demand.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Lean Enterprise Principles 2