16-2. How did lean production evolve into a system of continuous improvement?

16-4. What does a cellular layout contribute to lean production?

16-5. Differentiate between a push and a pull production system

16-6. How was the concept of kanban developed from the twobin inventory system?

16-7. How are the kanban system and the reorder point system similar? How are they different?
16-8. Describe how the following kanbans operate:
a. Production and withdrawal kanbans
b. Kanban squares
c. Signal kanbans
d. Material kanbans
e. Supplier kanbans
16-9. What are the advantages of small-lot sizes?

16-10. Why do large-lot sizes not work well with pull systems?
16-11. Why are small-lot sizes not as effective in a push system?

16-14. What are the advantages of mixed-model sequencing?

16-15. How are lean production and quality related? What is Lean Six Sigma?
16-16. How can a balance be struck between the cost of breakdown maintenance and the cost of preventive
maintenance?

16-17. Explain the concept of total productive maintenance (TPM)

16-18. What role does the equipment operator play in TPM?

16-20. How are suppliers affected by lean production?

16-21. Suggest several ways that lean requirements can be made easier for suppliers

16-23. What is a poka-yoke? Give an example.

16-24. Why is worker involvement important to kaizen? Find the Kaizen Institute on the Web and walk
through the site.Summarize what you learned