Ch. 6 (The Role of Inspection) Flashcards
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Inspection
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Inspection
A means of ensuring that an operation is producing at the quality level expected.
2
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Source inspection
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Source inspection
Controlling or monitoring at the point of production or purchase—at the source.
3
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Poka-yoke
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Poka-yoke
Literally translated, “mistake proofing”; it has come to mean a device or technique that ensures the production of a good unit every time.
4
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Checklist
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Checklist
A type of poka-yoke that lists the steps needed to ensure consistency and completeness in a task.
5
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Attribute inspection
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Attribute inspection
An inspection that classifies items as being either good or defective.
6
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Variable inspection
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Variable inspection
Classifications of inspected items as falling on a continuum scale, such as dimension or strength.
