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Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 Wastes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 Wastes mentioned in the text?
- Defects (correct)
- Transport
- Waiting
- Inventory
What does the waste of 'Transport' refer to?
What does the waste of 'Transport' refer to?
- The unnecessary movement of individuals
- The unnecessary movement of materials
- The unnecessary movement of information
- The unnecessary movement of all of the above (correct)
How does the waste of 'Inventory' impact a process?
How does the waste of 'Inventory' impact a process?
- It affects the customers
- It adds time to the process without increasing value (correct)
- It requires additional storage facilities
- It damages the inventory
What is the opposite of flow in a process?
What is the opposite of flow in a process?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5S principles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5S principles?
Which of the following is a key element of team information in the Team Briefing & Team Boards?
Which of the following is a key element of team information in the Team Briefing & Team Boards?
What is the goal for the duration of each team briefing?
What is the goal for the duration of each team briefing?
What is the purpose of the action plan in the improvement project?
What is the purpose of the action plan in the improvement project?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 7 wastes in waste management?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 7 wastes in waste management?
What is the 8th waste mentioned in waste management?
What is the 8th waste mentioned in waste management?
What is the purpose of the KANBAN technique in waste management?
What is the purpose of the KANBAN technique in waste management?
What is Statistical Process Control (SPC) used for?
What is Statistical Process Control (SPC) used for?
Which phase of the Six Sigma process focuses on identifying the root causes of the problem?
Which phase of the Six Sigma process focuses on identifying the root causes of the problem?
What is the main aim of the Control phase in the Six Sigma process?
What is the main aim of the Control phase in the Six Sigma process?
Which phase of the Six Sigma process involves generating and testing potential solutions?
Which phase of the Six Sigma process involves generating and testing potential solutions?
What is the purpose of A3 reporting in Continuous Improvement projects?
What is the purpose of A3 reporting in Continuous Improvement projects?
Which of the following is the purpose of the 5S methodology?
Which of the following is the purpose of the 5S methodology?
What does the 'Seiri' step in the 5S methodology involve?
What does the 'Seiri' step in the 5S methodology involve?
What is the purpose of the 'Shine' step in the 5S methodology?
What is the purpose of the 'Shine' step in the 5S methodology?
What is the main objective of the 5S methodology?
What is the main objective of the 5S methodology?
According to the text, what are the 6Ms of process production?
According to the text, what are the 6Ms of process production?
What is the purpose of a Run Chart?
What is the purpose of a Run Chart?
What is the difference between Process Control and Process Capability?
What is the difference between Process Control and Process Capability?
What is the purpose of Control Charts?
What is the purpose of Control Charts?
Which department is experiencing delays in delivering products to customers?
Which department is experiencing delays in delivering products to customers?
What is the goal of the project mentioned in the text?
What is the goal of the project mentioned in the text?
What are some countermeasures proposed to improve the flow of products in the assembly department?
What are some countermeasures proposed to improve the flow of products in the assembly department?
What is the main reason for delays in product delivery?
What is the main reason for delays in product delivery?
What is the percentage of delayed shipments in the warehouse department?
What is the percentage of delayed shipments in the warehouse department?
What is the role of the monitoring department in the project?
What is the role of the monitoring department in the project?
Study Notes
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
7 Wastes
- Transport waste refers to the unnecessary movement of materials, products, or information.
- Inventory waste impacts a process by tying up capital, increasing storage needs, and risking obsolescence.
- NOT one of the 7 Wastes: Human Resources
5S Principles
- NOT one of the 5S principles: Teamwork
- Seiri step involves sorting and separating necessary and unnecessary items.
- Shine step involves cleaning and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Main objective of 5S methodology: to create a safe, organized, and efficient workplace.
Six Sigma
- 8th Waste: Skills (the underutilization of skills and abilities)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) is used to monitor and control processes.
- Define phase focuses on identifying the root causes of the problem.
- Improve phase involves generating and testing potential solutions.
- Control phase aims to maintain and sustain improvements.
- A3 reporting is used in Continuous Improvement projects to report and document improvements.
Process Production
- 6Ms of process production: Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement, and Mother Nature.
- A Run Chart is used to visualize and track process performance over time.
- Process Control focuses on maintaining a process within specified limits.
- Process Capability assesses a process's ability to meet specifications.
- Control Charts are used to monitor and control processes.
Project Context
- Delays occur in the assembly department, affecting product delivery to customers.
- Goal of the project: to improve the flow of products in the assembly department.
- Countermeasures proposed: implementing pull production, reducing batch sizes, and improving inventory management.
- Main reason for delays: inadequate production scheduling and inventory management.
- Percentage of delayed shipments in the warehouse department: 20%
- Monitoring department role: to track and report on project progress and performance.
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