Mid Term Exam ME503 Questions With
Accurate Answers
The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase
productivity and reduce cost of production was? - ANSWER The moving
assembly line
What is the definition of true lean? - ANSWER it is about people who do the work
improving their own work continuously, with support and training from
management
What formed the foundation of the Toyota House? - ANSWER Toyota Way
Philosophy
The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are? - ANSWER Respect for
people; continuous improvement
In the Toyota Production System, emphasis is placed not only on the results of a
particular task but also on the method/procedure of doing this task. Briefly
explain the reason for doing this - ANSWER The reason is so that the work can
be standardized and easily repeatable. Having a process that can be easily
repeatable calls for less defects and less waste during the process. A poke yoke
is defined as "idiot-proofing" in the Toyota System, which can be easily
accomplished if the process is repeatable with little to no effort.
'A company can be successful in its lean transformation if all the tools are
implemented'. Briefly explain whether you agree or disagree with this statement
and why - ANSWER I disagree with this statement due to the fact that a
particular set of lean tools can be easily mistaken for deep 'lean thinking'. This is
only the tip of the iceberg as mentioned in our slides. Having a total
transformation of lean thinking requires altering the culture of the company.
Culture creates continuity throughout the company which helps in developing a
true lean way of thinking
Idling machines are not considered a waste. (True or False) - ANSWER True
Utilization-driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste (T/F?) -
ANSWER False
Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and
wasteful. (T/F) - ANSWER False
Accurate Answers
The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase
productivity and reduce cost of production was? - ANSWER The moving
assembly line
What is the definition of true lean? - ANSWER it is about people who do the work
improving their own work continuously, with support and training from
management
What formed the foundation of the Toyota House? - ANSWER Toyota Way
Philosophy
The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are? - ANSWER Respect for
people; continuous improvement
In the Toyota Production System, emphasis is placed not only on the results of a
particular task but also on the method/procedure of doing this task. Briefly
explain the reason for doing this - ANSWER The reason is so that the work can
be standardized and easily repeatable. Having a process that can be easily
repeatable calls for less defects and less waste during the process. A poke yoke
is defined as "idiot-proofing" in the Toyota System, which can be easily
accomplished if the process is repeatable with little to no effort.
'A company can be successful in its lean transformation if all the tools are
implemented'. Briefly explain whether you agree or disagree with this statement
and why - ANSWER I disagree with this statement due to the fact that a
particular set of lean tools can be easily mistaken for deep 'lean thinking'. This is
only the tip of the iceberg as mentioned in our slides. Having a total
transformation of lean thinking requires altering the culture of the company.
Culture creates continuity throughout the company which helps in developing a
true lean way of thinking
Idling machines are not considered a waste. (True or False) - ANSWER True
Utilization-driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste (T/F?) -
ANSWER False
Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and
wasteful. (T/F) - ANSWER False
