ME503 quizzes || with certified answers.
The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase productivity and reduce cost
of production was correct answers The moving assembly line
Which of the following best describes 'true lean' correct answers It is about people who do the
work improving their own work continuously, with support and training from management
Which of the following formed the foundation of the Toyota House? correct answers Toyota
Way Philosophy
The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are correct answers Respect for people and
continuous improvement
Why is emphasis placed on procedure as well as results in the TPS? correct answers The process
needs to be repeatable. When a process is repeatable, and done the same every time
(standardized work), it is easier to improve on and track progress. Shortfalls can be addressed
with emphasis on procedure.
Can a company be successful in its lean transformation if all the tools are implemented? correct
answers No, this is a mistake a lot of companies make. Lean transformation involves culture and
behavior, developed over time. True lean is improving every single day, not just using a few
tools.
T/F. Idling machines are considered a waste correct answers False
T/F. Utilization driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste correct answers False
T/F. Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and wasteful. correct
answers False
T/F. Searching for tools necessary to change the die is a waste correct answers True
T/F. Excess inventory in a system is a symptom of overproduction correct answers True
T/F. According to specs, a part needs to be machined to a certain diameter. Because the grinding
machine is available, the operator decides to polish the machined component to improve its
surface quality. This is waste. correct answers True
T/F. Having excess inventory between work stations will help reduce lead time correct answers
False
T/F. To reduce cost, products must be manufactured ahead of when needed and held in inventory
correct answers False
T/F. Lean manufacturing is a system for total waste elimination correct answers True
, T/F. Transportation, more than the minimum necessary to complete the value added activities, is
a waste. correct answers True
A value stream map is developed for correct answers A family of products
Which of the following is correct about a VSM? correct answers It shows material and
information flows in a production line
A value stream map should be developed by walking the line, starting from correct answers The
process closest to the customer or end of the production line
T/F. In a VSM, information flow is shown from right to left at the bottom and material flow is
shown from left to right at the top correct answers False
Which of the following is not an advisable practice when developing a VSM? correct answers
VSMs must be created for every purchased part in a product/product family
T/F. Implementing 5S helps eliminate waste due to searching, transporting, and obsolescence
correct answers True
T/F. Effective workplace layout and workstation ergonomics should be considered when
implementing 5S. correct answers True
T/F. The red tagging strategy is a method used during day-to-day housekeeping for 5S. correct
answers False
T/F. 5S is not a prerequisite for implementing lean manufacturing correct answers False
The first and second "S's" in the 5S, respectively, involve correct answers Sorting and organizing
Implementing visual control is important to make certain the correct answers Structure of the
system is readily apparent, and status of the system is readily apparent
What is an Andon? correct answers It is a signaling system to draw support resources/personnel
T/F. Layout controls and work & production controls are examples for improvement target
controls correct answers False
Which of the following are examples of work & production controls that can be used in
manufacturing environments? correct answers Production control boards, job capabilities board,
and standardized work
Which of the following statements is not correct about the use of visual controls? correct answers
They are used to help identify team members who are not following standardized work
The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase productivity and reduce cost
of production was correct answers The moving assembly line
Which of the following best describes 'true lean' correct answers It is about people who do the
work improving their own work continuously, with support and training from management
Which of the following formed the foundation of the Toyota House? correct answers Toyota
Way Philosophy
The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are correct answers Respect for people and
continuous improvement
Why is emphasis placed on procedure as well as results in the TPS? correct answers The process
needs to be repeatable. When a process is repeatable, and done the same every time
(standardized work), it is easier to improve on and track progress. Shortfalls can be addressed
with emphasis on procedure.
Can a company be successful in its lean transformation if all the tools are implemented? correct
answers No, this is a mistake a lot of companies make. Lean transformation involves culture and
behavior, developed over time. True lean is improving every single day, not just using a few
tools.
T/F. Idling machines are considered a waste correct answers False
T/F. Utilization driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste correct answers False
T/F. Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and wasteful. correct
answers False
T/F. Searching for tools necessary to change the die is a waste correct answers True
T/F. Excess inventory in a system is a symptom of overproduction correct answers True
T/F. According to specs, a part needs to be machined to a certain diameter. Because the grinding
machine is available, the operator decides to polish the machined component to improve its
surface quality. This is waste. correct answers True
T/F. Having excess inventory between work stations will help reduce lead time correct answers
False
T/F. To reduce cost, products must be manufactured ahead of when needed and held in inventory
correct answers False
T/F. Lean manufacturing is a system for total waste elimination correct answers True
, T/F. Transportation, more than the minimum necessary to complete the value added activities, is
a waste. correct answers True
A value stream map is developed for correct answers A family of products
Which of the following is correct about a VSM? correct answers It shows material and
information flows in a production line
A value stream map should be developed by walking the line, starting from correct answers The
process closest to the customer or end of the production line
T/F. In a VSM, information flow is shown from right to left at the bottom and material flow is
shown from left to right at the top correct answers False
Which of the following is not an advisable practice when developing a VSM? correct answers
VSMs must be created for every purchased part in a product/product family
T/F. Implementing 5S helps eliminate waste due to searching, transporting, and obsolescence
correct answers True
T/F. Effective workplace layout and workstation ergonomics should be considered when
implementing 5S. correct answers True
T/F. The red tagging strategy is a method used during day-to-day housekeeping for 5S. correct
answers False
T/F. 5S is not a prerequisite for implementing lean manufacturing correct answers False
The first and second "S's" in the 5S, respectively, involve correct answers Sorting and organizing
Implementing visual control is important to make certain the correct answers Structure of the
system is readily apparent, and status of the system is readily apparent
What is an Andon? correct answers It is a signaling system to draw support resources/personnel
T/F. Layout controls and work & production controls are examples for improvement target
controls correct answers False
Which of the following are examples of work & production controls that can be used in
manufacturing environments? correct answers Production control boards, job capabilities board,
and standardized work
Which of the following statements is not correct about the use of visual controls? correct answers
They are used to help identify team members who are not following standardized work
