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Which of the following best describes 'value' in the context of Lean thinking?
Answer: What the customer is willing to pay for
In Lean, value is defined from the customer's perspective as what they are willing to pay for.
The '5 Whys' technique is primarily used for:
Answer: Identifying root causes of a problem
The 5 Whys technique involves repeatedly asking 'why' to drill down to the root cause of a problem.
In Six Sigma, what does 'sigma' measure?
Answer: Process variation or standard deviation
Sigma is a statistical measure of process variation; higher sigma levels indicate fewer defects and less variation.
Which waste category in Lean refers to producing more than what is needed?
Answer: Overproduction
Overproduction is making more, sooner, or faster than required by the next process or customer.
A control chart is used to:
Answer: Monitor process performance over time
Control charts track process data over time to distinguish between common cause and special cause variation.
What is the purpose of a SIPOC diagram?
Answer: To provide a high-level view of a process and its key elements
SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers) provides a high-level summary of a process before detailed analysis.
Which phase of DMAIC focuses on understanding the current state of the process through data collection?
Answer: Measure
The Measure phase establishes a baseline of current process performance through data collection and measurement.