LMC Lean Principles and Foundations 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of 'Mura' (unevenness) in production?

Accepted Answer

Alternating weeks of overtime followed by idle time

Answer

Mura refers to unevenness or variability in workload, exemplified by inconsistent production schedules that cause peaks and valleys in demand.

Question 2

What does the lean principle of 'Respect for People' primarily require of managers?

Accepted Answer

Empowering workers to identify and solve problems

Answer

Respect for People means engaging and empowering employees to contribute their knowledge and solve problems, recognizing them as the primary source of improvement.

Question 3

A value stream map shows a process step with a large 'push' arrow. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Inventory is being pushed downstream regardless of demand

Answer

A push arrow in a VSM indicates that material or information is being forced downstream without a pull signal, which can create excess inventory and waste.

Question 4

Which of the 5 lean principles, as described by Womack and Jones, comes immediately after 'Identify Value'?

Accepted Answer

Map the Value Stream

Answer

The five lean principles in order are: Identify Value, Map the Value Stream, Create Flow, Establish Pull, and Seek Perfection.

Question 5

Overproduction is considered the 'worst' of the 8 wastes in lean because it:

Accepted Answer

Creates and hides other types of waste

Answer

Overproduction generates other wastes including excess inventory, additional transportation, unnecessary motion, and can mask process defects.

(LMC) Lean Management Certification Practice Test

(LMC) Lean Management Certification Practice Test

LMC Lean Principles and Foundations 3