Lean Six Sigma Concepts and Methodologies

The video addresses two main issues in a supermarket: waste management and supply chain delays. It introduces Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on Lean's waste categories and Six Sigma's DMAIC process. Lean Six Sigma combines both approaches to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. The video concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What are the two main issues faced by the supermarket manager?

• Employee training and store layout

• Handling waste and supply chain delays

• Customer service and product pricing

• Marketing strategies and inventory management

Which methodology is known for eliminating waste and providing customer value?

• Lean

• Six Sigma

• Kanban

• 5S

Which type of waste involves having more products than necessary?

• Motion

• Inventory

• Transportation

• Waiting

What does the JIT methodology focus on?

• Reducing production time and response time

• Improving cleanliness and organization

• Increasing employee skills

• Visualizing tasks and workflows

Which Lean system is a visual method to manage tasks?

• DMAIC

• Kanban

• 5S

• JIT

What is the primary goal of Six Sigma?

• Eliminating waste

• Reducing costs

• Improving processes and removing defects

• Enhancing customer service

What does DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma?

• Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

• Develop, Monitor, Assess, Innovate, Correct

• Design, Manage, Act, Implement, Check

• Determine, Measure, Apply, Integrate, Control

In the DMAIC process, what is the purpose of the 'Analyze' phase?

• To define project goals

• To measure current performance

• To control future performance

• To find the root causes of defects

Which benefit is NOT associated with Lean Six Sigma?

• Higher marketing costs

• Reduced errors

• Standardized processes

• Increased profits

Which type of waste is related to unnecessary movement?

• Overproduction

• Waiting

• Motion

• Inventory