Question 1 (2 points): What is value for a Lean thinker? Question 2 (2 points): Describe how Lean differs from previous manufacturing concepts? Justify your answer. Question 3 (2 points): There are 14 TPS principles. Describe them in general and outline their purpose. Are there any shortcomings? Justify your answer. Question 4 (2 points): "Kaizen" is an essential part of the TPS House. Define Kaizen and outline its purpose. Then explain how you would implement Kaizen at your workplace. Question 5 ( 2 points): "Standardized Work" is another essential part of the TPS House. Define Standardize Work. Then check an example of standardized work in your workplace: 1) Are they simple, visual and easy to understand? 2) Who developed them? 3) Does actual work adhere to the standard? a. How do you know? b. If not, why not? 4) How might your organization improve its approach to standardized work? Question 2 ( 5 points): The understanding of "seeing" waste is a key concept in Lean Manufacturing. Develop a checklist for you and/or your coworkers to "see" waste at your workplace