Question 1

A productive system whose focus is on optimizing processes through the philosophy of continual improvement is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Lean manufacturing is a productive system that focuses on optimizing processes through the philosophy of continual improvement, aiming to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Question 2

With respect to the five S's, organizing by getting rid of the unnecessary files, forms, and other materials is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Seiri is the first step in the 5S methodology, which involves sorting and removing unnecessary items from the workspace.

Question 3

________ means that all departments are involved in quality.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal deployment refers to the involvement of all departments across the organization in quality initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to quality management.

Question 4

The idea behind ________ is that the worst condition a machine should ever be in is on the day you purchase the machine.

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance is the concept where regular maintenance is performed on equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing, ensuring that the machine is always in optimal condition, ideally as good as or better than when it was first purchased.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of Shingo's seven wastes?

Accepted Answer

Shingo's seven wastes include waste of stocks, motion, transportation, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, and defects. Waste of funds is not one of them.

Question 6

Differentiate between the full-Baldrige approach and the Baldrige-lite approach.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

With respect to the five S's, cleaning plant and equipment to eliminate dirtiness that can hide or obscure problems is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Seiso refers to the practice of cleaning and inspecting the workplace, tools, and machinery to ensure they are in good condition and to identify any potential issues.

Question 8

________ means that all levels of management and workers are actively involved in quality.

Accepted Answer

Vertical deployment refers to the involvement of all levels of management and workers in quality initiatives, ensuring that quality is integrated throughout the organization.

Question 9

Explain the seven interrelated categories of the Baldrige Award that compose the organizational system for performance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Explain the term "Baldrige-qualified."

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Lean manufacturing is a productive system whose focus is on optimizing processes through the philosophy of continual improvement.

Accepted Answer

Lean manufacturing emphasizes reducing waste and improving efficiency by continuously improving processes, aligning with its philosophy of continual improvement.

Question 12

The first view of lean manufacturing is a philosophical view of ________.

Accepted Answer

Lean manufacturing primarily focuses on waste reduction, aiming to improve efficiency by eliminating non-value-added activities.

Question 13

With respect to the five S's, neatness that is achieved by straightening offices and work areas is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Seiton refers to the organization and neatness achieved by arranging and straightening work areas, ensuring everything is in its designated place.

Question 14

With ________ inspection, all work is inspected at each stage of the manufacturing process, and the workers inspect their own work.

Accepted Answer

In-process inspection involves checking the work at each stage of the manufacturing process, and workers are responsible for inspecting their own work.

Question 15

With respect to the five S's, discipline in maintaining the prior four S's is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The five S's are a methodology for organizing a workplace. "Shetsuke" refers to discipline, which involves maintaining and adhering to the standards set by the first four S's: seiri (sort), seiton (set in order), seiso (shine), and seiketsu (standardize).

Question 16

The N=2 technique is an alternative to ________.

Accepted Answer

The N=2 technique is an alternative to acceptance sampling, as it focuses on inspecting a small sample size (usually two units) to make decisions about the quality of a batch, rather than using larger sample sizes typical in acceptance sampling.

Question 17

The first view of lean manufacturing is a philosophical view of waste reduction.

Accepted Answer

Lean manufacturing emphasizes minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.

Question 18

________ was fundamental in helping Toyota reduce waste.

Accepted Answer

Shigeo Shingo was instrumental in developing the Toyota Production System, which focuses on reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Question 19

________ are natural work teams made up of workers who are empowered to improve work processes and are used by Japanese companies to involve employees in improving processes and process capability.

Accepted Answer

Quality circles are groups of workers who voluntarily come together to identify, analyze, and solve work-related problems, and they are commonly used in Japanese companies to enhance processes and capabilities.

Question 20

With respect to the five S's, standardizing locations for tools, files, equipment, and all other materials is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Seiketsu refers to standardizing locations and procedures to maintain organization and orderliness in the workplace.

Quiz 3: Global Supply Chain Quality and International Quality Standards