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What is the main aim of Lean production?

Maximizing waste during production

Increasing costs during production

Minimizing waste during production (correct)

Encouraging mistakes in the production process

How does Quality Control differ from Quality Assurance?

Quality Control aims to meet customer requirements, while Quality Assurance creates a culture of continuous improvement.

Quality Control checks at every production stage, while Quality Assurance only inspects the final product.

Quality Control focuses on reducing costs, while Quality Assurance focuses on waste elimination.

Quality Control involves checking if products meet a standard, while Quality Assurance ensures collaboration between design, production, and marketing. (correct)

What is the key difference between Quality Control and Total Quality Management (TQM)?

Quality Control involves checking for mistakes, while TQM replaces monitoring with a focus on quality in the production process.

Quality Control checks at every production stage, while TQM emphasizes individual and collective responsibility for quality. (correct)

Quality Control gives power to workers, while TQM eliminates waste.

Quality Control aims to minimize waste, while TQM focuses on maximizing waste.

How is Quality Assurance different from Quality Control?

Quality Assurance replaces the need for monitoring output, while Quality Control ensures quality at every stage of production. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

Creating responsibility for quality at all stages of production Signup and view all the answers

Why might a firm choose to implement Quality Control strategies?

To ensure products meet a minimum standard Signup and view all the answers

What does Kaizen mean?

Continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

How does Kaizen contribute towards leaner production?

By suggesting small improvements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of JIT management of stock?

Reduction in holding stock costs Signup and view all the answers

How does JIT management build a strong relationship with suppliers?

By reordering small quantities based on demand Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of JIT management of stock?

Inability to deal with supplier delays effectively Signup and view all the answers

How does Kaizen encourage employees in the workplace?

By promoting teamwork and motivation among employees Signup and view all the answers