LMC Assessment & Evaluation Methods 3

Question 1

Which lean assessment approach involves timing multiple cycle observations to establish a reliable baseline?

Accepted Answer

Time study with multiple cycles averaged

Answer

Averaging multiple timed cycles reduces variability and gives a statistically reliable baseline for process evaluation.

Question 2

In a lean maturity model, a score of 'Level 2 – Reactive' typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Problems are addressed only after they cause visible disruption

Answer

Level 2 organizations use lean tools reactively in response to crises rather than proactively or systematically.

Question 3

What does a spaghetti diagram evaluate in a lean assessment?

Accepted Answer

Physical movement paths of people or materials in a workspace

Answer

A spaghetti diagram maps actual movement paths to reveal excessive travel distance and motion waste.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST important input when prioritizing improvement opportunities identified during a lean assessment?

Accepted Answer

Impact on customer value versus effort to implement

Answer

Lean prioritization should weigh customer value impact against implementation effort to maximize return on improvement energy.

Question 5

A value stream map shows a large 'push' arrow between two production steps. This symbol indicates:

Accepted Answer

Material is pushed without a downstream demand signal

Answer

A push arrow in a VSM indicates overproduction waste where upstream output is not triggered by downstream need.

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