Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Identify an organization that uses the Six Sigma DMAIC improvement approach.

Identify an organization that uses the Six Sigma DMAIC improvement approach. Describe in a short paper (maximum of two pages) some of the ways that this organization has applied DMAIC and the results...

Q: What is the role of suppliers in JIT systems?

What is the role of suppliers in JIT systems?

Q: Does a high alpha value (say a 5 2 or 3

Does a high alpha value (say a 5 2 or 3) in Equation 18.12 negate the benefits of a Kanban/JIT operating system? Explain.

Q: Define Takt time and explain why it is important?

Define Takt time and explain why it is important?

Q: Explain the four fundamental objectives of lean operating systems.

Explain the four fundamental objectives of lean operating systems.

Q: What are the benefits of adopting lean operating systems?

What are the benefits of adopting lean operating systems?

Q: What are the “5Ss”? Why are they important to becoming

What are the “5Ss”? Why are they important to becoming lean?

Q: What benefits do visual controls have for lean operating systems?

What benefits do visual controls have for lean operating systems?

Q: Explain the importance of short setup times in a lean environment.

Explain the importance of short setup times in a lean environment. What approach is used to reduce setup times?

Q: Define a transfer batch and single-piece flow. Why are

Define a transfer batch and single-piece flow. Why are they important?