The Term "Pull" in Context of Lean Manufacturing Means

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The passages cover various concepts related to lean manufacturing, quality improvement methodologies, and strategic planning tools. Key terms discussed include lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction, stakeholder analysis, SWOT analysis, and PEST analysis.

The passages discuss concepts related to lean manufacturing, quality improvement projects, strategic planning, change management, and stakeholder management. Specific topics covered include the meaning of terms like kaizen and kanban, the purpose of Six Sigma projects, and hierarchies for objectives and strategies.

Lean manufacturing is focused on eliminating waste and non-value added activities from business processes. One of its main goals is continuous improvement through approaches like kaizen.

Question 1:

The term "pull" in context of lean manufacturing means:

pulling the individual processes to the top of the capacity

make only what is needed by client.

continual improvement

pulling management to the shop floor or "Gamba"

Question 2:
Lean is focused on:

Variation reduction

Innovation

Waste reduction

Knowledge Management and Innovation


Question 3:
Which of these is not the purpose of a Lean Six Sigma project?

Improve customer satisfaction

Waste Reduction

Consistency of product or service

Design review

Question 4:
Which of these is not an improvement methodology?

8-D

PDCA

A3

3M
Question 5:
In strategic planning, the "Vision" defines the dream. Which of the following defines
the "how"?

strategy

policy

objectives

mission

Question 6:
Which of the following is the most important aspect when selecting a six sigma
project?

The project should save money.

The project should reduce the defect level.

The project should reduce waste.

The project should be aligned with the organization's strategy.


Question 7:
In PEST Analysis, "P" stands for?

Political

Plan

Prepare

Pull System

Question 8:
SWOT Analysis is generally used for:

Process control

Strategy planning

Inter-discipline review

Measurement analysis

Question 9:
Which of the following mean continuous improvement?

Kaizen

Kanban

Kaikaku

Jikoka

Question 10:
"Interdependent parts forming a complex/intricate whole" is known as:

System

Critical to Quality

Stakeholder

Strategy

Question 11:
Any individual, group or institution that is affected or is interested in the project is
called:

Customer

Management

Society

Stakeholder

Question 12:
Which of the following is the recommended strategy for stakeholders with high
interest and high power?

Keep informed

Manage closely

Keep satisfied

Monitor

Question 13:
Which of the following is the correct hierarchy, starting with the highest level first?

Vision > Mission > Objectives > Strategies > Action plans

Mission > Vision > Objectives > Strategies > Action plans

Strategy > Vision > Mission > Objectives > Action plans

Vision > Mission > Strategies > Objectives > Action plans 

Question 14:
Lewin's model is related to:

Strategy planning

Change management

Stakeholder analysis

Communication planning

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