| Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19N.1.HL.TZ0.35 |
| Level | HL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | no time zone |
| Command term | Question number | 35 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following lean production concepts values the opinions and suggestions of the workforce in order to ensure continuous improvement?
A. Product family
B. Kaizen
C. Workflow analysis
D. Value stream mapping
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
Syllabus sections
- 18N.1.HL.TZ0.34: The 5 S system was developed in Japan and is an important part of lean production. Arranging...
- 17N.1.HL.TZ0.34: Which principle of lean production considers sequence, tools and worker movement in...
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19N.3.HL.TZ0.2a:
List two of the seven wastes eliminated by the new factory layout.
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19N.3.HL.TZ0.2d:
Maximising flow is one of the strategies used in lean production.
Explain how sorting and stabilising the tools as shown in Figure 3 contributes to maximising flow at Petra Care.
- 19N.1.HL.TZ0.34: Which of the following best describes lead time? A. The time for a product to be...
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19N.3.HL.TZ0.2b:
Outline why Petra Care used value stream mapping to improve the efficiency of assembling the wheelchairs.
- 18M.1.HL.TZ0.32: Which consideration best relates to the waste produced by inappropriate processing? A. Are...
- 18M.1.HL.TZ0.34: Which of the following is a culture of continuous improvement? A. Kaizen B. Quality...
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18N.1.HL.TZ0.33:
At the car manufacturing plant, teams work together to eliminate waste such as cutting time spent waiting for parts to arrive, reducing unnecessary movement in work cells, eliminating over-processing and over-production.
This strategy, where everyone works together to eliminate waste during manufacture, is a key principle of…
A. Mass customization
B. Lean production
C. Automation
D. Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
- 20N.1.HL.TZ0.35: A manufacturer can review the sequence of production, tools used and worker movement to help...
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21N.3.HL.TZ0.1c:
Outline one reason why Smart’s Shoes would use lean production to help meet their sustainability goals.
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21N.3.HL.TZ0.3d:
The exoskeleton is a very complex design and required the development of mechanical and electronic systems for it to function successfully.
Suggest how the exoskeleton may be developed into a product family.
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17N.1.HL.TZ0.35:
Figure 11 shows quality control taking place in a car production plant.
Figure 11: Car production quality control
[Source: BMW AG]
Which one of the seven wastes does quality control help reduce?
A. Overproduction
B. Unnecessary inventory
C. Defects
D. Transporting
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20N.3.HL.TZ0.2b:
Outline how value stream mapping would help Mouna & Partners reduce lead time.
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20N.3.HL.TZ0.3b:
Outline one benefit to the company of creating a product family for the chocolate bars.
