MODEL QUESTION PAPER : 2022-23

Course Code:20ME654

VIDYAVARDHAKA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
Sixth Semester B.E. Examinations
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Duration: 3 hours Max. Marks: 100
INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS
1) Answer one full question from module
2) Draw neat diagrams wherever required.
Q. No.
Module-I Marks BL CO
Explain with a neat block diagram the basic framework of the Toyota
1. (a) 10 L2 CO1
Production System.
1. (b) Discuss how Autonomation is achieved in automobile manufacturing units 10 L3 CO2

Module-II

Explain introductory steps to the Toyota Production System in a car

2.(a) 10 L2 CO1
manufacturing unit.
Illustrate how the JIT method was successfully adopted by Toyo
2.(b) 10 L3 CO2
Aluminium Corporation to manufacture Aluminium sheet.
Module-III

Explain with a neat block diagram how the Kanban is applied to suppliers
3.(a) 10 L2 CO1
in two stages.
3.(b) Discuss how the Toyota Network system is applied as an information
10 L3 CO2
system between Toyota and its Part manufacturers.
(OR)
Explain with a block diagram the Information system under the Sequence
4.(a) 10 L2 CO1
withdrawal Structure.
Discuss the Problems and Countermeasures in Applying the Kanban
4.(b) 10 L3 CO2
System to Subcontractors
Module- IV
5.(a) Explain with a neat block diagram how Shojinka is attained through Multi-
10 L2 CO1
Functional Workers.
5.(b) Analyse the requisites of One-Piece production employed in the Toyota car
10 L4 CO3
Manufacturing company.

Module- V

6.(a) Explain the process of determining Components of Standard operations to

10 L2 CO1
obtain balanced production with Minimum Labour.

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6.(b) Analyse at least five techniques for shortening the Lead time in the Punch
10 L4 CO3
and Press operation of a Toyota car body manufacturing unit.
(OR)
7.(a) Outline the procedure in determining the standard operation Routine for 10 L2 CO1
each worker.
7.(b) Analyse at least four standard concepts to shorten the setup time. 10 L4 CO3