Preview Questions Lean Manufacturing Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does "5S" contribute to continuous improvement in lean manufacturing?

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5S complicates workflows by requiring constant organizing and cleaning that might not add value to production

5S standardizes the workplace, reducing waste and improving efficiency through organization and cleanliness

It is irrelevant when workplace organization is already optimal and there is no significant waste

5S increases complexity by forcing rigid standards that reduce flexibility in the workplace

Question 2: How can the concept of "Lean Six Sigma" help reduce waste in manufacturing?

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By focusing on waste elimination and process variation reduction

By eliminating suppliers from the process

By improving process speed without considering defects

By increasing the complexity of production processes

Question 3: How does "cross-functional team involvement" in VSM lead to better waste reduction in manufacturing?

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Cross-functional involvement increases the time spent on coordination and delays implementation

It is unnecessary when all departments are already well-coordinated and focused on production goals

Cross-functional teams provide diverse perspectives, ensuring that all areas of the process are optimized for waste reduction

It complicates the process by requiring coordination between multiple departments and increasing communication overhead

Question 4: How does "transportation" cause waste in lean manufacturing systems?

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It increases operational flexibility by providing more options for transporting materials across locations

Transportation waste is irrelevant when systems are highly automated and transportation is optimized

Transportation increases costs and waste by moving materials unnecessarily between different locations or stages

It introduces flexibility by allowing for faster production changeovers and quick material delivery

Question 5: When analyzing a current-state Value Stream Map, what does the "Cycle Time" represent?

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The time between production and delivery

The time a product spends in a work process

The total time from raw material to finished product

The time for product quality testing

Question 6: Which of the following is a key benefit of using Value Stream Mapping in continuous improvement?

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It guarantees immediate process improvement

It helps establish baseline performance metrics

It eliminates the need for employee training

It eliminates all forms of waste