Continuous Improvement

If Continuous Improvement is a Toolbox what are 6s, Visual Standards & Lean ?

• All of the Tools within the toolbox

• Some of the Tools within the toolbox

• Additional Toolboxes

• The pillars of Lean

Which of the following is not one of the defined 8 Wastes of Lean ?

• Defects

• Transport

• Inventory

• Excess Waste

The acronym used to remember the 8 Wastes of Lean is ...

Which of the following would be an example of a "Defect" waste ?

(select any that apply)

• A part is identified as damaged on arrival

• A part is incorrectly assembled onto the Vehicle

• A part which you have waited 2 days to arrive

• A part which has been moved from 4 different warehouses

What is the point of X-Tagging items during the sort phase of 6S ?

• To clearly identify items which are materials and required for the task

• To clearly identify components or parts which might be needed for a specific operation

• To clearly identify items which are not needed or don't add value so they can be removed

• To clearly identify Items which add value to the process and need to be kept

As part of "Sustain" which of the following could you do ? (select all that apply)

• Carry out line walks of the area you improved

• Set up a routine process to maintain the activity

• Set items in the area in the order in which you would use them

• Sort the area by X-tagging items not required

• Reinforce the improvement by training those who interact with it

What colour is the visual standard used to identify Waste, such as recycle bins, spill kits and skips ?

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• Red

• Purple

Which item is found at the top of the Visual Management Triangle ?

• Workplace Organisation

• Visual Display

• Share Standards in the workplace

• Visual Controls (Error Proof)

• Warn about abnormalities