Foundational Concepts & Principles Flashcards
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What does 'kaizen' literally mean and how is it applied in Lean organizations?
Answer: 'Change for the better' — applied as continuous, incremental improvement involving all employees
Kaizen means 'change for the better' and reflects the philosophy that small, frequent improvements by all employees lead to significant long-term gains.
In Lean, what is the significance of 'gemba'?
Answer: The actual place where value is created, emphasizing direct observation of work
Gemba means 'the real place' and Lean leaders are expected to go to gemba to observe, understand, and improve actual work conditions.
A process has a cycle time of 45 seconds and a takt time of 60 seconds. What does this indicate?
Answer: The process is running faster than needed and may be overproducing
When cycle time is less than takt time, the process produces faster than customer demand, risking overproduction waste.
Which of the following correctly describes 'standard work' in Lean?
Answer: The documented best-known method for completing a task, used as a baseline for improvement
Standard work captures the current best method and serves as a stable foundation from which kaizen improvements can be made.
What is the primary goal of a 5S program in a Lean environment?
Answer: To create a clean, organized, and visual workplace that sustains efficient work
5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) creates a disciplined workplace where abnormalities are immediately visible.
Which scenario best demonstrates 'overprocessing' waste in Lean?
Answer: A technician applies three coats of paint when the customer specification requires one
Overprocessing means doing more work than what the customer requires or values, consuming resources without adding value.
What distinguishes a 'push' system from a 'pull' system in production?
Answer: Push systems produce based on forecasts and schedules; pull systems produce based on actual downstream demand
Push production schedules work based on demand forecasts, while pull production responds to actual consumption signals from downstream.