SCM Chapter 6: Lean & Six Sigma in Supply Chain
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What is the primary focus of Six Sigma in terms of quality?

  • Reducing processing flexibility
  • Achieving near quality perfection (correct)
  • Improving supplier relationships
  • Increasing workforce empowerment
  • What is the purpose of flow diagrams in Six Sigma?

  • To aid in brainstorming
  • To measure process gaps
  • To identify process problems
  • To show the flow of products or customers (correct)
  • What is the main goal of the 'Define' phase in Six Sigma?

  • To determine what to measure for each process gap
  • To isolate the causes of a problem
  • To identify customers' service or product requirements (correct)
  • To prepare a data-collection plan
  • What is the purpose of Pareto charts in Six Sigma?

    <p>To present data in an organized fashion and indicate process problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of employee cross-training in terms of processing flexibility?

    <p>Increasing the ability to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cause and effect diagrams in Six Sigma?

    <p>To aid in brainstorming and isolating the causes of a problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'Measure' phase in Six Sigma?

    <p>Preparing a data-collection plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of top management in workforce empowerment?

    <p>Providing resources and support to identify and fix problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of expanding employee roles in workforce empowerment?

    <p>Increasing workforce empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using Six Sigma in an organization?

    <p>Achieving near quality perfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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