Kansas City Interns Trivia

Lean Manufacturing

100

What is the main goal of Lean Manufacturing?

To eliminate waste and improve efficiency

200

What Lean tool is used to identify the root cause of a problem?

5 Whys or Fishbone Diagram

300

What is the Japanese term for continuous improvement?

Kaizen

400

Name three of the eight wastes in Lean

Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilized Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Excess Processing

500

What does the acronym "5S" stand for in Lean?

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Marvin History

100

In what year did George Marvin found Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company?

1912

200

Name one of the 2 years that devasting fires hit Marvin's Warroad facility?

1948 and 1961

300

What was Marvin’s first manufacturing facility outside of Minnesota, and when did it open?

Tennessee, in 1981

400

What policy earned Marvin praise from President Obama during the Great Recession- 2011?

Marvin’s no-layoff policy and commitment to retaining skilled workers

500

Why is a Yellow Rose Marvin's Logo?

• The yellow rose was first introduced in 1968 when Marvin hired its first advertising agency. It became part of a new logo featuring a stacked “MW” and the rose.
• The rose was paired with the slogan: “Built for northern winters and southern charm,” symbolizing both the durability and beauty of Marvin’s products.
• It’s said to have been the favorite flower of Margaret Marvin, wife of Bill Marvin, who helped transition the company from lumber to windows and doors.

Company Culture & Values

100

What is Marvin’s mission or core purpose?

To imagine and create better ways of living

200

Name 2 of the current fourth-generation Marvin family members in leadership roles?

Paul Marvin, Dan Marvin, Christine Marvin, Will Marvin

300

Which Marvin value is described as the company’s “true north”?

Do the right thing

400

What principle guides Marvin’s approach to designing around people’s needs?

Human-Centered Design Leadership

500

What are Marvin's Values?

Do the right thing. Be stronger together. Think differently. Believe it's possible. Raise the bar. Believe it's possible. 

Kansas City Facts

100

The Kansas City area boasts more than ___ barbecue restaurants, all feeding guests and locals alike with dishes such as smoked ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends.

100

200

Which iconic Walt Disney character was inspired by a Kansas City rodent?

Mickey Mouse

300

What river borders Kansas City, Kansas to the north?

Kansas River

400

Local advertising agency Bernstein-Rein conceived this Invention after the owner noticed his son staring at the cereal box during breakfast

Happy Meal for McDonald’s 

Other KC inventions include the fire pole, the Bomb Pop, the bumper sticker, Rival crockpot and Wishbone salad dressing.

500

What historic neighborhood in KCK is known for its diverse immigrant roots and cultural festivals?

Strawberry Hill