Employee Performance and Process Improvement Quiz

5S audits = Practice of systematically evaluating workplace organization and cleanliness Batch Production = Method of producing multiple units in a single batch before moving to the next batch Single Piece Flow = Method of producing one unit at a time, moving it to the next step immediately Facility Layout = Arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers within a production facility

Kanban system = To signal the need for production or withdrawal of items in a JIT system Dashboard, checklists and standard operating procedure = To sustain improvements by providing visual management and structured processes One piece flow layout = To make the process more efficient by focusing on every unit and correcting mistakes immediately Control team = To ensure employees do not have to worry about quality control

Flow in process = Creating a smooth and continuous workflow with minimal interruptions Sustaining improvements = Ensuring that enhancements made in processes are maintained over time PLT estimate calculation = Determining the estimated time it takes for a product to move through a system Measurable need = Identifying a quantifiable gap or requirement that needs to be addressed

<p>Sort = Ensuring every needed item has a 'home' position Shine = Routine cleaning and focus on area safety &amp; quality Standardise = Making rules/instructions to ensure ongoing conformance Sustain = Maintaining the standard through organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every minute = In arms reach Every hour = On work surface/desk Every day = At end of work surface/desk Every week = Nearby storage area/cabinet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Safe working environment that is maintained to a standard = Shine step Ongoing consistency within the workplace area (against the standard) = Standardise step Maintain the standard through organizational culture = Sustain step Ensure ongoing conformance and make deviations from the standard obvious = Standardise step</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Develop counter-measures to prevent going backwards = Standardise step Conduct 'Waste Walks' at all levels in the organization = Sustain step Ensure every needed item has a 'home' position = Sort step Maintain the standard through organizational culture = Sustain step</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Batch Production = Production method where items are grouped together and processed in batches Single Piece Flow = Production method where items move through production one at a time without interruptions Facility Layout = Organizational arrangement of equipment, workstations, and storage areas for efficient workflow 5S Audits = Process of evaluating workplace cleanliness, organization, and adherence to 5S principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Routine cleaning and focus on area safety &amp; quality = Shine step Define frequency &amp; method to ensure standards are maintained = Shine step End of shift check for cleanliness and organization = Shine step Focus on area safety &amp; quality, and develop counter-measures for improvement = Shine step</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identify a project area = Selecting a specific area to focus on for implementing 5S practices Take photos of the project area = Documenting the condition of the chosen project area before implementation Identify the teams = Assigning responsible teams or individuals for the 5S implementation Make time available = Allocating time for conducting audits and implementing 5S practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A method of manufacturing where products move in batches from one step to the next. = Batch Production A method of manufacturing where workstations are arranged so that products can flow one at a time through each step of the process. = Single Piece Flow The process is completed for the entire batch before it can move on to the next step. = Batch Production It ensures employees are focused on the value-adding elements of the process, rather than the waste; waiting, transportation etc. = Single Piece Flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An organisation culture of continuous improvement. = Sustain Step in 5S audits Ensuring products can flow smoothly and efficiently through each step of the manufacturing process. = Single Piece Flow Moving products in batches to optimize production efficiency. = Batch Production Conducting regular audits to monitor and improve performance. = 5S audits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selecting specific areas for implementing Lean practices. = Facility layout Arranging workstations in a way that promotes efficient product flow. = Facility layout Documenting and visually representing the current condition of work areas. = Facility layout Assigning teams to maintain standards and improve processes. = Facility layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allocating time and resources for continuous improvement efforts. = Make time available Training employees on Lean principles and practices. = Train your people Ensuring clarity on which areas require improvement and attention. = Identify a project area Maintaining high standards once improvements are implemented. = Be prepared to maintain the standard!</p> Signup and view all the answers