Questions
Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:
- What are the five Ms, and why do we care about them?
- What are the eight types of waste identified in traditional Lean management practices?
- True or false: Can the traditional Lean waste categories work in other industries besides manufacturing?
- Why is it important to identify the constraints in our production systems?
- What are the three most common classification types for value streams?
- List some of the industries where Lean practices have proven their value.
- What is the classic definition of value streams, and what is the issue we need to be concerned about when applying that definition?
- What are the four areas we need to pay attention to drive competitive advantage?
- How does the focus on continuous improvements differ between Lean and agile practices?
- Who is responsible for cultivating a culture of continuous improvement?
