Question: Specify whether each statement below is true (T) or false (F). If false, make changes to the bold, italic word(s) so that the statement becomes

Specify whether each statement below is true (T) or false (F). If false, make changes to the bold, italic word(s) so that the statement becomes true.

  1. In VSM, authors recommend that lower-level wastes (bending, reaching, excess walking, long changeover, etc.) should be cleared away first to expose the higher-level (gross) wastes (poor layout, rejects, returns, rework, batch sizes, etc.)
  2. Load-leveling box (Heijunka Box) should always be at the last operation at the end of the line.
  3. In cellular manufacturing, counterclockwise flow is recommended for the flow of part in the work cell.
  4. In lean systems catchball refers to Lean Core Team getting input from workers on lean improvement ideas.
  5. Takt Image assumes down times, setup times and other disturbances at the work stations are completely solved and one-part continuous flow is achieved in the line.
  6. In lean systems, Kanban systems should be used instead of continuous flow whenever possible.
  7. In lean systems, pitch has to be maintained by the workstation operators but not by the material handlers/runners.
  8. In VSM, Finished Goods Inventory is divided into Buffer Inventory (protects against variability and disturbances on the shop floor) and Safety Inventory (protects against variability in customer orders).

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