Scout Motors - Past and Present
What are the names of the Scout Motors vehicles that will be manufactured in South Carolina?
What is The Scout Traveler and the Scout Terra
This icon is used by Scout Motors to connect our values, our people, and our systems to success. It is the cultural guide for people's success (G.P.S.).
What is the Compass?
This state in the U.S. is the headquarters for the new Scout Motors company
What is South Carolina
Which tool can you use to solve a problem?
5 whys, fishbone diagram
This value is a powerful approach that can foster a positive and productive environment.
What is Lead with Respect
What company produced the first Scout SUV?
What is International Harvester
This an integrated management system that emphasizes the elimination of waste and the continuous improvement of operations
What is lean production
Where can prospective buyers place reservations for Scout Motors vehicles?
On the company website at www.scoutmotors.com
What do the letters PDCA represent in problem solving?
Plan, Do, Check, Act
This value is a powerful principle that can enhance your leadership and personal effectiveness
What is Move with Intent
What year were the original Scout vehicles introduced?
What is 1960
This is a system of continuous improvement; "change for the good of all"
What is Kaizen
What date did Scout Motors air its very first commercial nationwide?
September 2nd, 2025
Describe the purpose of an Andon system
The Andon system works by pulling the Andon cord to signal problems encountered or assistance requested, changing the color of the Andon light, and reflecting the update on the Andon board. It aims to alert about issues in real-time so solutions can be implemented immediately, decreasing downtime and saving costs.
This value involves Breaking Down the Problem, Gathering Information, and Brainstorming Solutions
What is Figure It Out
What was the reveal date of the future Scout vehicles?
What is October 24, 2024...exactly 44 years after the last International II was built
This is the time it takes to produce a single component or product based on customer demand.
What is takt time
True or False
Scout Motors uses a smartphone app exclusively for reservation and order management.
(False — Website and community forums are primary.)
Name the 8 types of Waste
Transport (or Transportation)
Inventory
Motion
Waiting
Overproduction
Overprocessing
Defects
Skills (sometimes called Non-Utilized Talent)
This value is essential for maintaining motivation and happiness
What is Enjoy It
What year did the very last Scout roll off the assembly line?
What is 1980 (Monday, October 21)
What are the 5 steps to 5S?
What are sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain
Which platforms does Scout Motors use to engage with owners, enthusiasts, and fans for sharing stories and feedback?
What is LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
This concept in shopfloor management integrates workers and machines to perform tasks at a sustainable pace, avoiding overburden and unevenness.
What is Takt Time
This value is about ensuring that your actions have a meaningful impact
What is Make it matter