30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 Wastes mentioned in the text?
Defects
What does the waste of 'Transport' refer to?
The unnecessary movement of all of the above
How does the waste of 'Inventory' impact a process?
It adds time to the process without increasing value
What is the opposite of flow in a process?
Waiting
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5S principles?
Standardize
Which of the following is a key element of team information in the Team Briefing & Team Boards?
Project
What is the goal for the duration of each team briefing?
Less than 5 minutes
What is the purpose of the action plan in the improvement project?
To outline the steps to achieve the goals
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 7 wastes in waste management?
Errors in the system transaction
What is the 8th waste mentioned in waste management?
Skills
What is the purpose of the KANBAN technique in waste management?
To establish 'pull' and make operations efficient
What is Statistical Process Control (SPC) used for?
To achieve quality through process control
Which phase of the Six Sigma process focuses on identifying the root causes of the problem?
Analyse
What is the main aim of the Control phase in the Six Sigma process?
To ensure that the process improvements stick
Which phase of the Six Sigma process involves generating and testing potential solutions?
Improve
What is the purpose of A3 reporting in Continuous Improvement projects?
To simplify project reporting by condensing key information to a single page
Which of the following is the purpose of the 5S methodology?
All of the above
What does the 'Seiri' step in the 5S methodology involve?
Sorting and clearing out unnecessary items
What is the purpose of the 'Shine' step in the 5S methodology?
To create a safe and clean working environment
What is the main objective of the 5S methodology?
All of the above
According to the text, what are the 6Ms of process production?
Materials, Methods, Manpower, Machines, Measures, environMent
What is the purpose of a Run Chart?
To plot data over time and detect meaningful changes in a process
What is the difference between Process Control and Process Capability?
Process Control ensures that all items are within specification, while Process Capability ensures that the process is capable of meeting customer requirements
What is the purpose of Control Charts?
To indicate when a process is out of control and exhibiting special cause variation
Which department is experiencing delays in delivering products to customers?
Warehouse department
What is the goal of the project mentioned in the text?
To decrease the total lead time to 15 days
What are some countermeasures proposed to improve the flow of products in the assembly department?
Changing the dimensions of shelves
What is the main reason for delays in product delivery?
Lack of computer equipment
What is the percentage of delayed shipments in the warehouse department?
12%
What is the role of the monitoring department in the project?
To expedite report out days
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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