13.7 Chapter 13 Assessment

Conceptual Questions:

Section 13.1: Introduction

• Question: What is the core focus of Lean Systems as developed by Toyota?

Section 13.2: Philosophy

• Question: What are the seven forms of waste (“Muda”) identified by Lean philosophy?

Section 13.3: Lean Techniques

• Question: What is the purpose of Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing in Lean Systems?

Section 13.4: Seven Quality Tools

• Question: How is a Cause-and-Effect Diagram (Ishikawa or Fishbone Diagram) used in Lean Systems?

Section 13.5: Lean Implementation

• Question: What is the purpose of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in Lean implementation?

Section 13.6: Conclusions

• Question: How does Lean philosophy extend beyond manufacturing into other sectors?

Situational Questions:

Situation: Imagine you are a manager at a manufacturing company that has recently adopted Lean techniques. You notice that your team is consistently overproducing parts, leading to excess inventory and wasted resources. Which Lean principle should you apply to address this issue, and what specific action would you take?

Situation: You are overseeing a healthcare facility that has been experiencing long patient wait times for appointments and procedures. How would you use Lean techniques to improve this situation, and what would be the expected outcome?