Production Management Flashcards
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In lean manufacturing, 'muda' refers to:
Answer: Any activity that consumes resources without adding value
Muda is the Japanese term for waste — activities that use resources but create no value for the customer.
A company uses a pull system where production is triggered only when downstream demand signals it. This is an example of:
Answer: Just-In-Time (JIT) production
JIT production pulls material through the system based on actual demand, reducing inventory and waste.
Which quality tool displays the frequency of defect categories in descending order to identify the most significant issues?
Answer: Pareto chart
A Pareto chart ranks defect types by frequency, applying the 80/20 rule to prioritize improvement efforts.
Capacity Requirement Planning (CRP) differs from Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) because CRP:
Answer: Performs detailed analysis of all work centers against the MRP plan
CRP provides a detailed, work-center-level analysis of capacity needs derived from the full MRP plan.
A manufacturer experiences frequent machine breakdowns causing unplanned downtime. Which maintenance strategy would most proactively prevent this?
Answer: Preventive maintenance
Preventive maintenance schedules regular inspections and servicing to reduce the likelihood of unexpected failures.
In production management, a 'bottleneck' is best defined as:
Answer: The resource that limits total system throughput
A bottleneck constrains the entire system's output because its capacity is less than demand placed on it.
Which production strategy builds inventory to a forecast before demand arrives, accepting the risk of excess stock?
Answer: Make-to-Stock (MTS)
Make-to-Stock produces finished goods in advance based on demand forecasts, enabling fast delivery at the cost of inventory risk.