Question

1. Value stream mapping involves understanding which of the following:

   a. The way the process is being performed now b. How much total time the process takes c. How much value-added time occurs during the process d. How many people are involved in each process e. All of the above f. Only a, b and c

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   The definition of Overproduction in the Eight Wastes refers to

   a. making more than the customer wants or more than you have demand for b. idle time when resources are not being used c. a product that is less than perfect d. not encouraging employee ideas or undermining their efforts e. both a and c

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   The definition of Not Utilizing Staff Talent in the Eight Wastes refers to

   a. making more than the customer wants or more than you have demand for b. idle time when resources are not being used c. a product that is less than perfect d. not encouraging employee ideas or undermining their efforts e. both b and d

Answer 1

1.

Select f. Only a, b and c

A value stream map is used to understand the process 'As-is' in the current state. This involves looking at each process, how they are performed, what is the value-added and non-value added activity (i.e. the total time as well). Then the final action is to improve in terms of the proposed state. The number of people working in each process sometimes is shown but is not the primary reason for developing the VSM.

2.

(a) is correct- making more than customer demands will cause overproduction.

(b) is incorrect as it is another form of waste which is known as 'waiting'. When a machine is idle, it is basically waiting for the next product to be processed.

(c) is another form of waste known as the 'Defects' i.e. less than perfect. This is also incorrect

(d) is incorrect. This is known as a waste of talent.

3.

(e) is correct- Waste of talent happens when the full potential of an employee is not used. This happens when his/ her ideas are not encouraged or undermined.

(a) is incorrect - making more than customer demands will cause the waste 'overproduction'.

(b) is incorrect as it is another form of waste which is known as 'waiting'. When a machine is idle, it is basically waiting for the next product to be processed.

(c) is another form of waste known as the 'Defects' i.e. less than perfect. This is also incorrect