Standard Work

Standardization means setting a standard as well as

bringing a condition into conformance with that

standard. (T/F)

True

Which is NOT a step in the standardization process?

A)Ensure everyone in organization understands and commits to the

B)Confirm the standard is reasonable and fair

C)Determine or identify the standard

D)Threaten people's jobs if they don't follow the standards

D)Threaten people's jobs if they don't follow the standards

Standards are not meant to be improved once

implemented. (T/F)

False

Said,

"Without standards, there can be no kaizen.

A)Shigeo Shingo

B)Dr. W. Edwards Deming

C)Tallchi Ohno

D)Joseph Juran

C)Tallchi Ohno

Which are the benefits of standardization? Select all that

apply.

A) Reduces Costs

B) Eliminates Waste

C) Stabilizes Delivery Times

D) Increases Productivity

E) Simplifies Processes

A) Reduces Costs

B) Eliminates Waste

C) Stabilizes Delivery Times

D) Increases Productivity

E) Simplifies Processes

A stable process is required in order to implement

Standard Work.

(T/F)

True

Which is not one of the 4M mentioned in the module?

A)method

B)man

C)maintenance

D)machine

E)material

C)Maintenance

Prior to implementing Standard Work, organizations must adopt a culture ensuring all associates are empowered to make improvements to

existing standards

A)restrictive

B)care free

C)punishing

D)blame free

D) Blame Free

An andon/response system only applies to companies

producing automobiles. (T/F)

False

Standard Work is the most effective combination of

capital expenditures, absorption accounting, and

eauioment ( T/F)

False

Standard Work is designed around the three elements

of takt time, work sequence and standard work in

process. (T/F)

True

Connect the types of Standard Work by dragging and connecting the correct definition to the name.

Type 1 Standard - Applies to repetitive single cycle processes

Type 2 Standard - Applies to short but variable cycles that are linked to model mix

Type 3 Standard - Applies to more broad categories such as work done in an office environment

Type 4 Standard - Apples when we’re dealing with long cycle variable work content

Standards are not meant to be improved once

implemented. (T/F)

False

Which is NOT one of the 3 elements of Standard Work?

A)Takt Time

B)Standard WIP

C)Work Sequence

D)Crew Size

D) Crew Size

How do you calculate takt time?

A)crew size / cycle time

B)customer demand / net available time

C)cycle time / crew size

D)net available time / customer demand

D)net available time / customer demand

Given a net available time to work is 480 minutes per

day and a customer demand of 240 units, takt time is

A)Not enough information provided

B)0.5 minutes per unit

C)2 minutes per unit

C)2 minutes per unit

The Work Sequence is a description of the work done in

the numbered sequence of the manual tasks. (T/F)

True

Assuming all process cycle times are less than takt

time, Standard WIP will typically be how many pieces

per process?

A)3

B)2

C)1

D)0

C)1

The Process Capacity Table is very useful for

determining the true capacity of a process based on

objective facts rather than beliefs or opinions. (T/F)

True

The Process Capacity Table helps us identify potential

problems or unstable elements of the first 3M, especially

the _____ category.

A)minute

B)machine

C measurement

B)machine

The Process Capacity Table only focuses on the work of

a single operator. (T/F)

False

The Process Capacity Table does not include walking

time. (T/F)

True

The Standard Work Combination Sheet shows the

combination of manual and machine work for one

person. (T/F)

Which does not describe the benefits of a Standard

Work Combination Sheet?

A)Allows you to efficiently re-combine work with changes in

demand, processes or available time

B)Shows the combination of manual and machine work for one

C)Graphically displays the different types of time including manual

cycle time, automatic cycle time, walking time, waiting time, and

D)Allows you to easily identify who is not working as hard as they

D)Allows you to easily identify who is not working as hard as they

With the Standard Work Sheet we're able to document

the best combination of manpower, material, and

machines. (T/F)

True

The Standard Work Sheet only focuses on the work of a

single operator. (T/F)

False

Which are true statements regarding the Standard Work

Sheet? Select all that apply.

A)Only focuses on the work of a single operator

B)Shows the work sequence for all operators in a work cell or area

C)Is an excellent Visual Management Tool

D)Identifies safety, quality, and Standard WIP locations within the

A)Only focuses on the work of a single operator

B)Shows the work sequence for all operators in a work cell or area

C)Is an excellent Visual Management Tool

When we take the information learned from the

Standard Work Combination Sheet and add it to the

information learned from the Standard Work Sheet we

arrive at the Standard Work Instruction Sheet (T/F)

True

We use a unique calculation for takt time when creating

the Standard Work Combination Sheet. (T/F)

False

Which are true statements related to the Standard Work

Instruction Sheet?

A)Summarizes several Standard Work forms in one easy to read

B)Is a form of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

C)Used to help train associates on how to do a job

D)Identified key points to help the operator perform their job better

A)Summarizes several Standard Work forms in one easy to read

C)Used to help train associates on how to do a job

D)Identified key points to help the operator perform their job better

Standard WIP can also be parts or material out to an

external vendor for processing as we'll soon discuss in

more detail (T/F)

True

The most basic calculation for Standard WIP is: Takt

Time / Optimal Crew Size. (T/F)

False

If takt time is 300 seconds per piece and a machines

automatic cycle time is 600 seconds, what is the

Standard WIP needed for this machine?

A)4 pieces

B)0.5 (rounded to 1 piece)

C)2 pieces

C) 2 pieces

If takt time is 300 seconds and the sum of operator

manual cycle time is 600 seconds, what is the optimal

crew size?

A)3

B)4

C)1

D)2

D)2

Standard WIP is the

amount of work in

process necessary to keep the process flowing

smoothly.

A)minimum

B)maximum

A) minimum

Match the "time" to the correct definition.

Takt time - Sets the pace or rhythm of the process

Cycle Time - Describes how often a part is completed by a particular process

Production Lead Time - Sometimes called Throughput Time

Standard Work Lead Time - Standard WIP x Takt Time

Whenever a person is needed to do a job, for example

to load a part or operate a machine, we're dealing with

____ cycle time.

A) automatic

B) manual

C) assembly

B) manual

Standard WIP Lead Time only applies after an

organization is fully immersed and running their

business based on Standard Work. (T/F)

True

Given a total Standard WIP of 20 pieces and a Takt

Time of 30 seconds, the Standard Work Lead Time is:

A) 600 seconds

B) 300 seconds

C) 500 seconds

A) 600 seconds

Using two people to complete a Time Observation Sheet is a

good idea. (T/F)

True

Which direction should cycle times be documented on a Time

Observation Sheet?

A) Top to bottom of each cycle's column

B) Left to right first (each task is repeated)

C) Right to left

A) Top to bottom of each cycle's column

ın order to have statistically valid resultss. how manv cycle time

A) 30

B)5

C) 10

A) 30

Many of the same Standard Work principles used for repetitive manufacturing activities can be applied to repetitive transactional work as well. (T/F)

True

U Shaped Cells only apply to repetitive manufacturing. (T/F)

False

These types of tools can be used to define non repetitive

transactional Standard Work. (select all that apply)

A) Senior Leadership documents only available to VPs and above

B) Process Maps

C) Work Instruction Sheets (Word and PDFs)

B) Process Maps

C) Work Instruction Sheets (Word and PDFs)

The true purpose of Standard Work is to ensure all associates

are able to perform their work . Select all that apply

A) consistently

B) with more effort

C) with high quality

D) safely

A) consistently

C) with high quality

D) safely