Preview Questions Lean Manufacturing Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does the application of "SMED" (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) help process optimization in manufacturing?

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By minimizing the setup time between production runs

By expanding product line offerings

By increasing inventory storage for faster access

By reducing worker shift time

Question 2: How does "inventory" waste impact lean manufacturing?

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It complicates production schedules but has no real impact on the overall efficiency

Inventory waste is irrelevant in systems where stock levels are highly controlled and minimal

Inventory waste does not affect production if it is managed efficiently and turned over quickly

Excess inventory ties up resources, increases holding costs, and creates unnecessary complexity in material handling

Question 3: How does "Standard Work" contribute to waste reduction in lean manufacturing?

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Standard work reduces flexibility and prevents innovation in production processes

Standard work eliminates variation in processes, improving consistency, reducing errors, and decreasing waste

Standard work complicates manufacturing by adding unnecessary steps and checks to processes

It is unnecessary when processes are already optimized and do not require standardization

Question 4: How does "process mapping" help identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing?

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It complicates decision-making by creating too much detail and requires constant updates

Process mapping introduces overhead by requiring frequent reassessments of production workflows

Process mapping visually represents workflows, making it easier to identify inefficiencies and eliminate waste

Process mapping is unnecessary if production processes are already optimized

Question 5: How does "waste identification" using the "8 wastes" impact lean manufacturing processes?

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Identifying the 8 wastes (e.g., overproduction, waiting, defects) allows manufacturers to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs

Identifying wastes has minimal impact if processes are already optimized and waste is minimal

It complicates operations by focusing too much on categorizing every aspect of production

It adds overhead costs by requiring constant monitoring and categorization of waste types

Question 6: How does "waste identification" in the "8 wastes" (e.g., overproduction, waiting) affect lean manufacturing processes?

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Identifying and eliminating waste leads to more efficient processes, reduced lead time, and cost savings

It increases complexity by requiring constant monitoring and categorization of waste types

It complicates decision-making by focusing too much on waste rather than overall production goals

Waste identification is irrelevant when production processes are already efficient and free of obvious waste