MUDA
A Japanese word that means waste or any activity the customer is unwilling to pay for.
MUDA
The 5S step that elevates the work area by thoroughly cleaning and inspecting tools, equipment, and other items.
Shine
Is there one best way to do something according to lean thinking? (True or False)
False
A system of visual tools (usually signal cards) that synchronize and provide instruction to suppliers and customers both inside and outside the plant.
Kaizen
Defined by Toyota as “automation with a human mind”.
Jidoka
One example of conveyance is when one fixes a defective product. (True or False)
False
One example of Sustain is to perform periodic check-ins after initial training. (True or False)
True
The safest, easiest, and most effective way of doing a job.
Standardized Work
In a period of low economic growth, _________ is a crime. (Taiichi Ohno)
Overproduction
Jidoka aims for zero ______?
Defects
A subtle form of MUDA related to doing more than what the customer requires.
Overprocessing
What is the 4th step in the 5S system?
Standardize
This chart determines the capacity of the machines in a process. It documents machine and manual times and allows us to identify bottlenecks at a glance.
Production Capacity Chart
If an asset’s utilization rate increases above __%, without other changes, cycle times increase exponentially.
80%
Any method or device that either detects abnormal situations before they occur or, once they occur, stops the line to prevent defects.
Poka-Yoke
Refers to any motion that adds value to the product or service.
Actual work
This 5S step organizes and identifies storage for efficient use and is initially called "Seiton."
Set-in-order
What is Daily operating time ÷ Required quantity per day
Takt Time
What type of fixed conveyance is a city bus service?
Fixed time conveyance
Jidoka allows to ____ production for long-term continuous production.
stop
A type of MUDA that occurs when there is excessive work-in-process because of large batch production, equipment problems downstream, or defects requiring rework.
Delay
Which phase of 5S uses a red tagging system where one marks the items for removal or further evaluation?
Sort
What type of layout is this? Machines are side by side and have minimal inventory. One piece is made at a time. When a piece is processed, it moves to the next process
Cells
If a store ran out of a specific part, what type of kanban should a customer hand to the store?
Withdrawal Kanban
What poka-yoke sensing devices try to detect in general?
Abnormalities