Quality Flashcards
What is the primary goal of production performance monitoring?
To give a holistic view of all the manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and optimal performance.
Which three factors are monitored in manufacturing performance?
- Time
- Quality
- Cost
What are key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure?
- Operator efficiency
- Cost of scrap and rework
- Downtime
- Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Production deadlines
- Budgets
What methods are commonly used for monitoring performance in manufacturing?
- Staff monitoring in small facilities
- Performance monitoring software
- Early inspections
- Regular inspections during production
- Final inspections
What does quality assurance (QA) in manufacturing refer to?
The processes manufacturers use to maintain consistent, expected quality levels for the items they produce.
Why is quality assurance (QA) critical in certain manufacturing environments?
Failure to maintain high standards of quality could result in unsafe components leading to injury or death.
What is meant by a ‘culture of quality’ in manufacturing?
An environment where management and employees strive for perfection.
What are some ways to achieve a culture of quality?
- Training personnel
- Encouraging staff responsibility for quality
- Creating benchmarks for product quality
- Testing products for variations
What is the focus of quality control (QC)?
Ensuring that product quality is maintained or improved.
What does quality control (QC) involve?
Testing units to determine if they meet specifications for the final product.
How does testing in QC help in the manufacturing process?
Identifies where production problems occur and prevents them in the future.
Fill in the blank: QA is all about the ______.
[process]
Fill in the blank: QC is all about the ______.
[product]
Who typically handles quality control (QC)?
A specific person or team.
What is the primary difference between QA and QC?
QA focuses on the processes, while QC focuses on identifying defects in the product.
True or False: Quality assurance (QA) activities are focused on the final product.
False
What is the outcome of good quality control (QC)?
Helps companies meet consumer demand for better products.
