Waste Minimisation (Lean)

Question 1

Define Lean Management

Answer 1

It’s a strategy of waste minimisation which aims to eliminate waste and inefficiencies in the operations system.

Question 2

Define Takt (Time)

Answer 2

Is the rhythm at which goods and services are produced to meet customer demands.

Question 3

Define One piece flow

Answer 3

Is the organisation of processes in a way that will maximise value and will remove any inefficiencies and unnecessary activities from the production process

Question 4

Define Pull

Answer 4

The principle that customers pull the production to which goods and services are desired.

Question 5

Define Zero defects

Answer 5

Is the principle that aims to identify errors and inefficiencies in the production process ASAP to prevent more waste and provide a high quality good.