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What is the main aim of Lean production?
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?
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)?
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?
How is Quality Assurance different from Quality Control?
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What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
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Why might a firm choose to implement Quality Control strategies?
Why might a firm choose to implement Quality Control strategies?
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What does Kaizen mean?
What does Kaizen mean?
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How does Kaizen contribute towards leaner production?
How does Kaizen contribute towards leaner production?
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What is the main benefit of JIT management of stock?
What is the main benefit of JIT management of stock?
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How does JIT management build a strong relationship with suppliers?
How does JIT management build a strong relationship with suppliers?
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What is a potential disadvantage of JIT management of stock?
What is a potential disadvantage of JIT management of stock?
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How does Kaizen encourage employees in the workplace?
How does Kaizen encourage employees in the workplace?
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