LEAN Manufacturing

What is the main goal of LEAN transformation?

• Increasing production speed

• Creating the most value for the customer while minimizing waste

• Expanding market share

• Reducing employee numbers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the LEAN principles shown in the diagram?

• Define Value

• Map Value Stream

• Increase Costs

• Pursuit Perfection

What does a LEAN approach focus on improving?

• Employee satisfaction

• Marketing strategies

• Processes by which products and services are created and delivered

• Office aesthetics

What is the main focus of the LEAN approach?

• Doing more work with less resources

• Doing more productive work with less effort and waste

• Increasing the number of tasks regardless of resources

• Reducing the quality of work to save time

What is Six Sigma?

• A method to improve and manage business processes

• A type of financial analysis

• A marketing strategy

• A software development tool

What does high performance in Six Sigma mean?

• High volume, fast turnaround times, few errors, and low cost

• High cost, slow processes, and many errors

• Low volume, high errors, and high cost

• Slow turnaround times and high defects

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the Six Sigma process?

• Analyze

• Improve

• Develop

• Control

What is the combination of Lean and Six Sigma known as?

• Lean Six Sigma

• Lean Management

• Six Sigma Plus

• Sigma Lean

What is the primary focus of Lean in Lean Six Sigma?

• Reduce variation

• Eliminate waste

• Increase complexity

• Enhance creativity

What does Six Sigma aim to improve in Lean Six Sigma?

• Speed and cost

• Variation and quality

• Waste and creativity

• Complexity and timeliness