Sports
What team just won the NBA Finals?
New York Knicks
What does VSM stand for?
Value Stream Map
When you go to the loading desk to pick a load, what is the first thing you should do when looking at the pick slip/ticket?
Verify the carrier/trailer being loaded.
Who was the 2026 Finals MVP?
Jalen Brunson
What does CIR stand for? Think roadmap.
Continuous Improvement Roadmap
What do we use besides the pick slips/tickets and end tapes to verify if we are loading the right product?
Scanners, computer, barcode (all correct answers)
Prior to winning the NBA Finals this year, how many years had the Knicks gone without an NBA Championship?
53 years
How do we know if we are ahead or behind? Name all 3 answers.
Hockey Light, Job board in break room, communication (Walkie Talkies)
If the computer says a different quantity than what is being requested on the pick slip/ticket, what should you do?
Contact the office to validate the correct quantity before proceeding.
What NHL team just won the Stanley Cup?
Carolina Hurricanes
On the VSM, the yellow bursts on the map are referred to as?
Kaizen bursts
When auditing a load, you should be looking at items and quantities physically loaded vs. what is listed on the pick slip/ticket to ensure accuracy. True or False?
True
What team did the United States beat in their first FIFA World Cup Match 4-1?
Paraguay
What is a kaizen burst?
Small win or opportunity within a process to make an improvement.
The load diagram is always correct and is just as effective for auditing loads as the pick slip/ticket itself. True or False.
False-Load diagram is not always correct. Load diagram is more of a guide/tool. Pick Slip, scanner, communication, and attention to detail are our best defenses against mis-shipments