REFRESH
IMPROVE
CONTROL
ANALYTICS
POTPOURRI
100

The 5 Problem Solving Steps that together can be used when applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Define - Measure - Analyze - Improve - Control

100

________ means "a change for the better"

Kaizen

100

A process intended to prevent human errors

Mistake Proofing (or Poke Yoke)

100

A tool facilitates the separation of the vital few problems from the trivial many.  Also known as the "80/20" rule

Pareto Chart

100

What tool can be used to reduce set-up time in a process

Quick Changeover or SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)

200

_____ is an iterative questioning technique that can be used to find the root cause of a problem

5 Whys

200

In a pull system, replenishment is driven by a signal from the _______

Customer
200

Activity/document that can be used periodically to assess/monitor sustainment of 5S

5S Audit or 5S Checklist

200

A graph that has a bell-shaped curve that is symmetric about its mean

Normal Distribution

200

In a _______ system, replenishment is driven by a schedule rather than the customer. 

Push

300

__________ a mindset/philosophy to increase customer value through the elimination of waste

Lean

300

What are the 5S Steps

Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

300

Signage, andon lamps, and dashboards are examples of _____ _____?

Visual Controls

300

A graph showing distribution of data in quartiles, centered around the Median of the data set

Box Plots

300

What is at least one Mistake Proofing Principle

Options:  Elimination, Prevention, Facilitation

400

The time allowed to produce a quality product (time/unit), defined by customer demand.

Takt Time

400

What does SMED stand for?

Single Minute Exchange of Dies

400

A document that identifies What, Where, How, When and How much to measure for a process after an improvement has been implemented.  It can be used to communicates how we sustain and iteratively improve a process.

Process Control Plan

400

A chart that compares process capability over time to customer specifications

Statistical Process Control Chart

400

The time required to produce a part or complete a process, as timed by actual measurement (often referred to as "process time")

Cycle Time

500

Name at least 4 of the 6 categories of an Ishikawa Diagram

Options:  Manpower (or People), Machinery, Method (or Process), Mother Nature (or Environment), Measurements, Materials, Systems, Information

500

What is one of the 3 elements of Standard Work

Options: Takt Time, Work Sequence, Standard WIP

500
What are the four elements of Managing for Daily Improvement

1.Daily Management Process

2.Visual Management

3.Problem Solving

4. Purposeful Presence

500

A tool to translate the "voice of the customer" needs into measurable requirements for a process

A CTQ (critical to quality) Tree

500

Name at least 4 benefits to business performance by applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Options: Reduced cost, decreased inventory, increased process speed, higher quality outcomes, better labor utilization, better use of employee skills, greater flexibility, safer work environment