ME503 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase
productivity and reduce cost of production was? - ANSWERS-The moving assembly
line
\.What is the definition of true lean? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Toyota Way
Philosophy
\.The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are? - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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) - ANSWERS-True
\.Utilization-driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste (T/F?) -
ANSWERS-False
\.Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and
wasteful. (T/F) - ANSWERS-False
\.Searching for tools necessary to change the die is a waste (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
\.Excess inventory in a system is a symptom of overproduction (T/F) - ANSWERS-
True
\.According to specifications, a part needs to be machined to a certain diameter.
Because the grinding machine is available, the operator decides to polish the
machined component to improve its surface quality. This is a waste.(T/F) -
ANSWERS-True
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase
productivity and reduce cost of production was? - ANSWERS-The moving assembly
line
\.What is the definition of true lean? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Toyota Way
Philosophy
\.The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are? - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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) - ANSWERS-True
\.Utilization-driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste (T/F?) -
ANSWERS-False
\.Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and
wasteful. (T/F) - ANSWERS-False
\.Searching for tools necessary to change the die is a waste (T/F) - ANSWERS-True
\.Excess inventory in a system is a symptom of overproduction (T/F) - ANSWERS-
True
\.According to specifications, a part needs to be machined to a certain diameter.
Because the grinding machine is available, the operator decides to polish the
machined component to improve its surface quality. This is a waste.(T/F) -
ANSWERS-True
