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What is the primary focus of Kaizen?
What is the primary focus of Kaizen?
- Small, gradual, and frequent improvements over the long term (correct)
- Implementation of expensive equipment for process improvement
- Simplification of complex processes through automation
- Radical changes in business processes
What is essential for the success of Kaizen?
What is essential for the success of Kaizen?
- Focusing on individual performance rather than teamwork
- Making sporadic efforts towards process improvement
- Practicing Kaizen in a consistent and daily manner (correct)
- Implementing sophisticated techniques and equipment
What is the minimum time savings required for a suggestion to be considered at Nissan?
What is the minimum time savings required for a suggestion to be considered at Nissan?
- 0.6 seconds (correct)
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- 0.3 seconds
What is the approach to process improvement emphasized in Kaizen?
What is the approach to process improvement emphasized in Kaizen?
What is the benefit of breaking down complex processes in Kaizen?
What is the benefit of breaking down complex processes in Kaizen?
What is the primary purpose of Poka-Yoke?
What is the primary purpose of Poka-Yoke?
Which of the following is a principle of materials handling?
Which of the following is a principle of materials handling?
What is the primary goal of the 'Seiri' step in the 5-S process?
What is the primary goal of the 'Seiri' step in the 5-S process?
What is the main objective of Just-in-time principles?
What is the main objective of Just-in-time principles?
What is the primary purpose of Visual Management?
What is the primary purpose of Visual Management?
What is the main goal of labeling everything and putting it in its actual location?
What is the main goal of labeling everything and putting it in its actual location?
What is the primary objective of the Seiso principle?
What is the primary objective of the Seiso principle?
What is the focus of the Kaizen checklist?
What is the focus of the Kaizen checklist?
What is the principle behind Just-In-Time Manufacturing (JIT)?
What is the principle behind Just-In-Time Manufacturing (JIT)?
What is the primary benefit of implementing standardized work procedures?
What is the primary benefit of implementing standardized work procedures?
What is the main goal of mistake-proofing and error prevention strategies?
What is the main goal of mistake-proofing and error prevention strategies?
