General Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the 5S methodology?
Answer: To organize and maintain a clean, efficient workplace
5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) is a systematic approach to organizing workplaces to improve efficiency and safety.
Which type of data is measured on a continuous scale, such as weight or temperature?
Answer: Variable data
Variable (or continuous) data can take any value within a range and is measured on a continuous scale, enabling more powerful statistical analysis.
What is a 'baseline' measurement in Lean Six Sigma?
Answer: The current performance level before improvements are made
A baseline measurement documents current process performance so teams can quantify improvement after changes are implemented.
Which of the following is a key output of the Control phase in DMAIC?
Answer: Control plan to sustain improvements
The Control phase produces a control plan that documents how improvements will be monitored and maintained over time.
A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram is used to:
Answer: Visualize potential causes of a problem
A fishbone diagram organizes potential causes of a problem into categories, helping teams brainstorm and identify root causes.
What does 'Process Capability' (Cp) measure?
Answer: How well a process fits within specification limits
Process Capability (Cp) compares process spread to specification limits to determine if the process can consistently produce conforming output.
What is meant by 'Voice of the Customer' (VOC) in Lean Six Sigma?
Answer: The process of capturing customer needs and expectations
VOC is a structured method for gathering and analyzing what customers truly need, which drives project goals and improvements.