Nike Acronyms
The term TW
What is Tailwind? Our production facility.
Glasses, Gloves, Sleeves and Plugs
What is PPE (personal protective equipment)?
Can result in a catastrophic failure which is a customer safety concern and/or liability issue for Nike.
What is a Functional defect?
The first "major" athlete endorsed by Nike
Who is Steve Prefontaine?
The original name of the global sportswear giant known today as Nike.
What is Blue Ribbon Sports?
PHK
What is Nike Headquarters in Beaverton?
(Phillip Hampson Knight)
Report all incidents, illnesses and injuries. See Something, Say Something
What is our 8th Safe Principle?
Can result in a part which is not visually appealing or pleasing to the customer but can be acceptable at certain levels.
What is a Cosmetic defect?
This fiery tennis star debuted the Mac Attack in 1984
Who is John McEnroe?
An American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike
Who is Bill Bowerman?
The term PPLH
What is Pairs Per Labor Hour?
ERT
What is Emergency Response Team?
Used on the airbag to compare the contaminate size against the limits.
What is a dot gauge?
Signed in 1984, this powerhouse transformed Nike to center stage in Global basketball
The first Nike shoe was nicknamed the 'Moon Shoe' and what household appliance inspired the sole.
What is a waffle iron?
The term AQL stands for
What is Acceptable Quality Limit?
Never perform tasks you are not trained to do; stop, escalate, and get help.
What is our 6th Safe Principle?
Compressed areas or inserts on an airbag exhibit separation.
What is delam or delamination?
Signed as a rookie in 1996 they became the defining face of Nike Golf.
Who is Tiger Woods?
1964
What is the year that Nike was founded?
The term SIFOT
What is Ship in Full on Time?
Number of Sweeper Zones in Tailwind
What is 11?
A standard unit of measurement for pressure or stress.
What is PSI (pounds per square inch)?
One PSI equals one pound of force pushing on a one-square-inch area.
Signed a Lifetime Deal with Nike in 2015!
Who is LeBron James?
In 2015, Nike created a real-life version of the self-lacing shoes from a movie
What is Back to the Future, part II?