Lean management

Question 1

What is Lean management

Answer 1

Lean management attempts to improve efficiency and effectiveness by eliminating waste and improving quality- Lean in this case means no excess

Question 2

Examples of waste

Answer 2

Excess transport, defects, excess motion, overproduction, excess inventory, waiting time and over processing

Question 3

Principle of lean management (Pull)

Answer 3

Pull- this relates to avoiding overproduction and stockpiling. By enabling customer demand to dictate the rate at which products are delivered

Question 4

How can a business reduce waste in 7 key areas?

Answer 4

Transportation
Inventory
Motion
Waiting times
Over processing
Defects

Question 5

Strengths of Lean management

Answer 5

*Reduced energy and resource
*Reduced delays
*Increased worker productivity
*reduced uncertainty
*Increased customer satisfaction

Question 6

Weaknesses of lean management

Answer 6

*Requires committed and experienced employees

*The constant focus on improvement and elimination of waste can result in workplace stress

Question 7

Takt

Answer 7

this refers to the rate of production needed to meet customer demand. Takt time is the average time that passes between production starting on one unit of a product and the start of production of the next unit, in order to meet demand.

Question 8

Zero defects

Answer 8

this is all about the business striving for perfection. Errors or defects need to be identified as closely as possible to where they occur.

Question 9

One peice flow

Answer 9

this largely relates to eliminating waiting time or idle time. One piece flow involves a piece of production moving through the operations process one at a time.