CLL Technology & Digital Tools 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which statistical software package is most widely used by lean and Six Sigma practitioners for process capability analysis and control charting?
- Salesforce CRM
- Minitab (Correct answer)
- Adobe Illustrator
- Slack
Correct answer: Minitab
Minitab provides a comprehensive suite of statistical tools including control charts, capability analysis, and regression that are foundational to lean Six Sigma projects.
Question 2: In a lean context, what is the main purpose of using simulation software such as Arena or Simio?
- To generate payroll reports
- To model and test process changes digitally before implementing them on the shop floor (Correct answer)
- To design marketing campaigns
- To manage supplier contracts
Correct answer: To model and test process changes digitally before implementing them on the shop floor
Simulation software lets lean teams test process redesigns, staffing scenarios, and layout changes in a risk-free virtual environment before committing to physical changes.
Question 3: A lean leader wants to track and display kaizen event progress across multiple sites. Which category of tool is best suited for this?
- Accounting software
- A cloud-based project management or continuous improvement platform (e.g., KaiNexus, Planview) (Correct answer)
- A standalone spreadsheet with no sharing capability
- A physical whiteboard at headquarters only
Correct answer: A cloud-based project management or continuous improvement platform (e.g., KaiNexus, Planview)
Cloud-based CI platforms allow multi-site lean teams to log, track, and share kaizen improvements in real time, ensuring visibility and accountability across locations.
Question 4: What role does RFID technology play in a lean supply chain?
- It replaces human labor entirely in warehouses
- It enables real-time, automatic tracking of inventory and materials without manual scanning (Correct answer)
- It generates financial forecasts
- It designs product packaging
Correct answer: It enables real-time, automatic tracking of inventory and materials without manual scanning
RFID tags allow inventory to be tracked automatically as it moves through the supply chain, reducing manual counting errors and improving flow visibility.
Question 5: Which digital lean tool directly supports the 'Go and See' (Gemba) principle by allowing remote observation of production processes?
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Live video monitoring and digital gemba walk apps (Correct answer)
- Static monthly production reports
- Email-based status updates
Correct answer: Live video monitoring and digital gemba walk apps
Digital gemba walk apps and live video feeds allow leaders to observe processes in real time from remote locations, preserving the spirit of direct observation when physical presence is limited.
Question 6: A lean team implements a digital A3 management system. What is the primary advantage over paper-based A3 reports?
- Digital A3s eliminate the need for root cause analysis
- They enable version control, cross-functional sharing, and linkage of A3s to organizational metrics (Correct answer)
- They automatically solve problems without human input
- They replace the need for standard work documentation
Correct answer: They enable version control, cross-functional sharing, and linkage of A3s to organizational metrics
Digital A3 systems preserve the structured problem-solving format while adding searchability, traceability, and real-time collaboration that paper cannot provide.
Question 7: When selecting a digital tool to support lean daily management, which feature is MOST important from a lean perspective?
- Integration with social media platforms
- Ability to display key performance indicators at the right level and trigger escalation when targets are missed (Correct answer)
- Maximum number of user licenses available
- Compatibility with gaming controllers
Correct answer: Ability to display key performance indicators at the right level and trigger escalation when targets are missed
Effective lean daily management depends on surfacing relevant KPIs at each tier and automatically escalating issues that exceed thresholds so leaders can act.
CLL Technology & Digital Tools 3
Which statistical software package is most widely used by lean and Six Sigma practitioners for process capability analysis and control charting?