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What is the first step in the lean implementation process?
What is the first step in the lean implementation process?
Which of the following is NOT a category of waste in lean?
Which of the following is NOT a category of waste in lean?
What is the purpose of creating a Value Stream Map (VSM)?
What is the purpose of creating a Value Stream Map (VSM)?
Which of the following is a benefit of implementing lean?
Which of the following is a benefit of implementing lean?
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What does the theory of constraints (TOC) focus on in lean?
What does the theory of constraints (TOC) focus on in lean?
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What is the main goal of pursuing perfection in lean?
What is the main goal of pursuing perfection in lean?
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In the context of lean, what is kaizen?
In the context of lean, what is kaizen?
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Which step follows after analyzing the Value Stream Maps in the lean implementation process?
Which step follows after analyzing the Value Stream Maps in the lean implementation process?
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What does Cp represent in process capability analysis?
What does Cp represent in process capability analysis?
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What is represented by the formula CPK = CP when the process mean is centered?
What is represented by the formula CPK = CP when the process mean is centered?
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What does a CPK value less than CP indicate?
What does a CPK value less than CP indicate?
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How is the Design Specification Width (DSW) calculated?
How is the Design Specification Width (DSW) calculated?
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What indicates a process with defects built into it?
What indicates a process with defects built into it?
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What is the primary focus of Six Sigma methodology?
What is the primary focus of Six Sigma methodology?
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What statistical significance does ±6σ represent in Six Sigma?
What statistical significance does ±6σ represent in Six Sigma?
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Which limit indicates the highest acceptable value in a Six Sigma context?
Which limit indicates the highest acceptable value in a Six Sigma context?
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What does the acronym DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma?
What does the acronym DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma?
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What is the outcome when a process has a variation larger than ±3σ?
What is the outcome when a process has a variation larger than ±3σ?
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What does the 'Cp' value measure in a process?
What does the 'Cp' value measure in a process?
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In the context of variation, what does Sigma (σ) represent?
In the context of variation, what does Sigma (σ) represent?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of waste in process improvement?
Which of the following is NOT a category of waste in process improvement?
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How does the American Society for Quality (ASQ) define quality?
How does the American Society for Quality (ASQ) define quality?
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What does ISO 9000 define as quality?
What does ISO 9000 define as quality?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of quality management?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of quality management?
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What does IATF 16949 focus on?
What does IATF 16949 focus on?
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Which of the following terms best describes quality as defined in technical usage?
Which of the following terms best describes quality as defined in technical usage?
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What is FMEA primarily used for?
What is FMEA primarily used for?
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Which of the following is considered a quality management component related to process stability?
Which of the following is considered a quality management component related to process stability?
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What does the term 'Benchmarking' generally refer to in quality improvement?
What does the term 'Benchmarking' generally refer to in quality improvement?
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What is the primary purpose of a Control Plan?
What is the primary purpose of a Control Plan?
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Which of the following best describes a Control Plan?
Which of the following best describes a Control Plan?
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What aspect is NOT a focus of a Control Plan?
What aspect is NOT a focus of a Control Plan?
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Which entry in the Control Plan header indicates who is accountable for the control plan?
Which entry in the Control Plan header indicates who is accountable for the control plan?
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What should be included in a Control Plan to ensure consistency?
What should be included in a Control Plan to ensure consistency?
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Which stage in the Control Plan header corresponds to customer input?
Which stage in the Control Plan header corresponds to customer input?
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Which of the following features is often referenced from a Process Flow Chart within a Control Plan?
Which of the following features is often referenced from a Process Flow Chart within a Control Plan?
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What type of document should be cross-referenced in a Control Plan?
What type of document should be cross-referenced in a Control Plan?
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Which component is part of the Control Plan related to the timeframe of the project?
Which component is part of the Control Plan related to the timeframe of the project?
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In a Control Plan, what represents the roles involved in managing quality standards?
In a Control Plan, what represents the roles involved in managing quality standards?
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Study Notes
Quality Improvement Introduction
- Quality is the ratio of perceived performance to expectation.
- The American Society for Quality (ASQ) defines quality as a subjective term for which each person or sector has its own definition.
- Quality can be defined as the characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.
- A product or service that is free of deficiencies is also considered quality.
- A more definitive definition of quality is given in ISO 9000 as the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements.
- The term "degree" indicates quality can be assessed using adjectives like poor, good, and excellent.
- "Inherent" refers to characteristics that naturally exist within something, often as a permanent feature.
- Requirements are needs or expectations, often stated by the organization or customers.
- IATF 16949 is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems within the automotive industry.
- IATF 16949-qualified facilities are expected to manufacture, assemble, and test parts according to specific standards.
- The Five Core Tools used within IATF include: APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
- Quality management (QM) encompasses four key components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement.
- Quality assurance and quality control processes support achieving consistent quality within QM.
- A control plan outlines systems for controlling parts and processes to minimize variation.
- Control plans aim to decrease waste, enhance quality, focus resources on customer-centric quality, and act as a living document for documenting and communicating changes in product and process characteristics.
Six Sigma
- Six Sigma is a quality management philosophy and methodology focused on reducing variation, minimizing defects, and improving the quality of products, processes, and services.
- 'Sigma', denoted by σ, represents the population standard deviation in statistics.
- Statistical variation is best measured by standard deviation.
- A reduction in variation to ±6σ indicates that 99.9999998% of the items are satisfactory.
- The normal distribution demonstrates that:
- 68.27% of the population lies within ±1σ.
- 95.45% of the population lies within ±2σ.
- 99.73% of the population lies within ±3σ.
- 0.27% of the population falls outside of the ±3σ limits.
- Cp (process capability) estimates the extent of process capability assuming a centered process and a normal distribution of the output.
- Cp is calculated using the formula: DSW/NPR = USL-LSL / UCL-LCL, where DSW is the design specification width, NPR is the natural process range, USL is the upper specification limit, LSL is the lower specification limit, UCL is the upper control limit, and LCL is the lower control limit.
- A Cp value less than 1.00 suggests defects are built into the process or products.
- CPK (mean-sensitive process capability index) adjusts Cp to account for a non-centered distribution.
- CPK quantifies the natural process range's location concerning the design specification width boundaries.
- CPK equals Cp when the process mean is centered on the nominal/target specification. Otherwise, CPK ≤ Cp.
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This quiz provides an introduction to the concept of quality, exploring its definitions and significance in products and services. It covers standards like ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 that shape quality management systems. Test your understanding of how quality is perceived and assessed in various contexts.
