Preview Questions Lean Manufacturing Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the purpose of using 'Cycle Time' in Value Stream Mapping?

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To calculate labor costs for the production process

To identify bottlenecks and measure the time required to complete a task

To track the total number of products produced

To determine the optimal number of employees for each task

Question 2: What does the term "Mura" refer to in the context of waste reduction?

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Waste caused by excessive movement

Inconsistency and variability in production

Overproduction

Excessive employee downtime

Question 3: How does "root cause analysis" (RCA) contribute to problem-solving in lean manufacturing?

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RCA helps identify the underlying causes of defects and inefficiencies, allowing for permanent solutions to be implemented

RCA is time-consuming and often fails to identify immediate, actionable solutions

It complicates the decision-making process by focusing too much on historical data rather than present needs

RCA is unnecessary if problems can be solved through standard operating procedures without further analysis

Question 4: In a Kanban system, what is the primary purpose of the "pull system"?

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To automate inventory management

To maximize storage capacity

To increase cycle time

To minimize overproduction

Question 5: What is the purpose of 'Andon' in Lean manufacturing?

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To track inventory levels

To standardize employee shifts

To measure cycle time in production

To provide visual signals to indicate machine or production line issues

Question 6: In process optimization, which of the following is an example of a non-value-added activity?

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Assembling a product

Waiting for materials to arrive

Packaging finished goods

Quality inspection