Continuous Improvement Quiz

What is the concept behind continuous improvement?

• There are always ways to do things better, faster, cheaper, or easier

• Change is unnecessary

• Improvement should be sporadic

• Only large changes are effective

How does continuous improvement affect delivery?

• Increases lead time

• Reduces transportation time

• Increases defects

• Reduces quality

What is a benefit of improved customer satisfaction through continuous improvement?

• Meeting customer requirements

• Increased production costs

• Longer lead times

• Increased defects

What is the effect on lead time if continuous improvement is not applied?

• Lead time is reduced

• Lead time remains the same

• Lead time is increased

• Lead time is unpredictable

What happens if changes aren't checked in the PDCA cycle?

• Improvements will be effective.

• Further changes will be identified.

• Feedback will not be acted upon.

• Errors will be avoided.

Which of the following is NOT a Non Added Value Role?

• Management

• Cleaners

• Product Design

• Inspection/Quality

Which of the following is a method to reduce waste?

• Increased costs

• Staff training

• Job loss

• Lower productivity

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of not reducing waste?

• Increased costs

• Staff dissatisfaction

• Recycling offcuts

• Lower productivity

What is one method to reduce waste?

• Environmental impact

• Staff dissatisfaction

• Material distribution

• Reduced orders

Which of the following is a consequence of not reducing waste?

• Equipment investment

• Staff training

• Lower productivity

• Material ordering