CI Methodologies
This technique turns a blank board into a storm of great ideas
What is Brainstorming?
Unneeded items are typically associated with this phase of 5S
What is Sort?
This man's name is known for his waste saving initiatives
Who is TIMWOODS?
This Nike slogan is also used as a project type for Lean Six Sigma
What is JDI (Just Do It)?
This department has two employees that promotes all CI Initiatives
What is the CI Department?
This technique says: "No more Spaghetti O's! Please?"
What is Spaghetti Diagram?
Grab your gear, protect your eyes, and don't forget to bring your smock in this phase of 5S
What is Safety?
The TV Show "The Office" employees often showcased this waste when sitting at their desk
What is Waiting?
No! This isn't karate, this is the first level of Lean Six Sigma certification
What is Yellow Belt?
The program that is used to track all CI projects and initiatives
What is Minitab Engage?
This document outlines the Problem Statement, Objectives, and Business Case for all Lean Six Sigma Projects
What is Project Charter?
Having a nameplate outside your cubicle and a full water jug can be associated with this phase of 5S
What is Standardize?
This waste loves errors so much, it makes you do the job twice
What is Defects?
This card‑based system shouts ‘Hey! You need more parts!’ without saying a word
What is kanban?
The CI Cost Reduction goal for this year
What is $800,000?
The Japanese technique Ishikawa is known to be used to determine root cause
What is Fishbone?
Go get your broom, mops, and dust pans for this phase of 5S
What is Shine?
A great employee doing a simple task is considered this waste
What is Skills (Underutilized Talent)?
Bruce Lee was the master of this Lean Six Sigma belt level
What is Black Belt?
This group does not have nothing on Judge Judy when approving Lean Six Sigma project ideas
What is the Steering Committee?
This technique drives every process in calculating cycle and lead times for identification of kaizen bursts
What is Value Stream Mapping?
After all items are located and identified, place in order is what happens next in this phase of 5S
What is Straighten?
This waste is a hoarder's dream
What is Excessive Inventory?
This car manufacturer was a pioneer of the Kaizen event
What is Toyota?
The Cell that won the 5S competition in 2025
What is JPF?