Lean Production

Question 1

What is lean production?

Answer 1

Approach to management that focuses on cutting out waste but still good quality.

Question 2

What is time based competition?

Answer 2

• attempt to reduce time taken from generating idea and being produced.
• no prototypes needed.

Question 3

What is total quality time management?

Answer 3

• efficient usage of all resources to prevent mistakes.
• all employees responsible for quality control.

Question 4

What is jidoka?

Answer 4

• process of building into production the ability to detect faulty goods.

Question 5

What is kaizen?

Answer 5

• continuous improvement in quality.
• employees encouraged to take part.

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of kaizen?

Answer 6

Advantages:
- reduce waste, time and costs.

Disadvantages:
- create stress/ pressure.
- employees may fear of losing job if they suggest improvement.

Question 7

What is just in time (JIT)?

Answer 7

• production where stock is kept low and deliveries come immediately before needed.

Question 8

What is kanban?

Answer 8

• system that helps organise flow of components.
• when stock low, scan kanban card, right amount will be ordered.

Question 9

What are advantages and disadvantages of kanban?

Answer 9

Advantages:
- less cost as less stock.
- less cash held up in stock.

Disadvantages:
- may be delays from suppliers.
- high set up costs for technology.

Question 10

What is ergonomics?

Answer 10

• involves relationships between employee and their equipment.
• good ergonomic design is when minimum amount of times wasted using equipment.