QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL Flashcards
What is the meaning of the Japanese term “Kaizen”?
Kaizen is a Japanese term that translates as “good change” or “improvement.” In the context of lean methodology and principles, it has come to mean “continuous improvement.”
How are employees involved in the Kaizen approach?
In the Kaizen approach, all employees are responsible for suggesting ways that the business can improve the production process. This is usually done every day, in teams, and employees are encouraged to reflect on the previous day and think about how things could have been done better.
What are the three pillars of Kaizen?
The three pillars of Kaizen are Housekeeping, Elimination of Waste, and Standardization(developing standards to which production is performed)
What is Poka-Yoke?
Poka-Yoke, which translates to “Mistake Proofing,” is the use of any automatic device or method that either makes it impossible for an error to occur or makes the error immediately obvious once it has occurred.
What are the three effective methods of Poka-Yoke devices for ensuring detection and prevention of mistakes?
: The three effective methods of Poka-Yoke devices are the Contact method, Fixed-Value method, and Motion-step method. Each method can be used in a Control approach or Warning approach.
