LMC Documentation & Record Management 2

Question 1

In lean management, what is the primary purpose of a Standard Work Combination Sheet?

Accepted Answer

To document the sequence of human, machine, and walking time for a task

Answer

A Standard Work Combination Sheet documents the interplay of manual time, machine time, and walking time to show how an operator completes a cycle.

Question 2

Which document is used to visually map the flow of materials and information in a lean value stream?

Accepted Answer

Value Stream Map (VSM)

Answer

A Value Stream Map (VSM) depicts both material and information flows from supplier to customer, highlighting waste and improvement opportunities.

Question 3

What does 'document control' mean in the context of a lean quality management system?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring documents are approved, distributed, and revised in a controlled manner

Answer

Document control ensures that only current, approved versions are in use and that changes follow a defined review and approval process.

Question 4

A kaizen event team updates a process procedure but forgets to revise the related training record. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A documentation gap / record inconsistency

Answer

Failing to update linked records when a process changes creates documentation gaps that undermine traceability and training alignment.

Question 5

In ISO 9001-aligned lean systems, what distinguishes a 'document' from a 'record'?

Accepted Answer

Documents state intent or requirements; records provide evidence of activities performed

Answer

Documents (procedures, work instructions) describe what should happen, while records (completed checklists, inspection logs) prove what did happen.

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