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How is average lead time measured in a Kanban system?
Suggested Answer: C
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In a Kanban system, average lead time is measured by observing the horizontal distance between the arrival and departure lines on a cumulative flow diagram (CFD). The CFD visualizes the flow of work items through various stages of the workflow. The horizontal distance between the points where work items enter and leave a particular stage represents the lead time. By calculating this distance over multiple items, teams can determine the average lead time, providing insights into process efficiency and areas for potential improvement.
12 comments · newest first
CA
Candida
2 months ago
A is tempting, but I feel B is more accurate for Kanban.
VI
Vincent
2 months ago
I prefer D. Calculating the mean gives a solid average.
LE
Lezlie
2 months ago
I think it's B. The cumulative flow diagram shows the flow clearly.
CA
Candida
2 months ago
A is totally wrong, velocity isn't the same as lead time!
MY
My
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about B? Seems too simple.
JA
Jaime
3 months ago
B is correct, no doubt about it!
JA
Jarvis
3 months ago
I thought it was D? Measuring lead time sounds right.
AR
Arthur
3 months ago
It's definitely B! Cumulative flow diagrams are key.
NE
Nenita
3 months ago
I definitely studied how to calculate average lead time, but I can't remember if it was about velocity or the distances on the diagram.
PE
Pearly
3 months ago
I feel like the answer might be B, but I can't recall exactly how the cumulative flow diagram works in this context.
MA
Marguerita
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think measuring the lead time for multiple items was important, so maybe it's option D?
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Lyndia
4 months ago
I think average lead time is related to the cumulative flow diagram, but I'm not sure if it's the vertical or horizontal distance.