Week 3: Lean and Six Sigma

Question 1

“Lean Methodology”..aka:

Answer 1

Lean methodology is often referred to as Lean Manufacturing because it originated in the manufacturing world.

Question 2

The main principle in Lean methodology is…

By optimizing process steps and eliminating waste,…

Answer 2

By optimizing process steps and eliminating waste, only value is added at each phase of production.

Question 3

Today, the Lean Manufacturing methodology recognizes eight types of waste within an operation:…

(MINTED OW)

Answer 3

defects,
excess processing, overproduction,
waiting,
inventory,
transportation,
motion, and
non-utilized talent. In the
manufacturing industry

Question 4

These types of waste are often attributed to issues such as:

Lack of proper…D

Lack of …P

Not understanding…C

Lack of …EC

Lack of…PC

Inefficient …PD

Failures of …M

Answer 4

Lack of proper documentation

Lack of process standards

Not understanding the customers’ needs

Lack of effective communication

Lack of process control

Inefficient process design

Failures of management

Question 5

Implement Lean project management when you want…

(L/R/S)

Answer 5

Implement Lean project management when you want to use limited resources, reduce waste, and streamline processes to gain maximum benefits.

Question 6

You can achieve this by using the pillars of the Lean 5S quality tool. The term 5S refers to…

Answer 6

the five pillars that are required for good housekeeping:

sort,
set in order,
shine,
standardize, and
sustain

Question 7

Implementing the 5S method means …

Answer 7

cleaning up and organizing the workplace to achieve the smallest amount of wasted time and material.

Question 8

Sort: Remove all items …

Answer 8

Sort: Remove all items not needed for current production operations and leave only the bare essentials.

Question 9

Set in order: Arrange needed items…

Answer 9

Set in order: Arrange needed items so that they are easy to use. Label items so that anyone can find them or put them away.

Question 10

Shine: Keep everything…

Answer 10

Shine: Keep everything in the correct place. Clean your workspace every day.

Question 11

Standardize: Perform…

Answer 11

Standardize: Perform the process in the same way every time.

Question 12

Sustain: Make a habit…

Answer 12

Sustain: Make a habit of maintaining correct procedures and instill this discipline in your team.

Question 13

What is the Kanban board?

Answer 13

The Kanban board uses cards that are moved from left to right to show progress and help your team coordinate the work.

Question 14

What are the core methods of the Lean methodology.

Answer 14

Kanban boards and 5S are core methods of the Lean methodology.

Question 15

Six Sigma is…

Answer 15

Six Sigma is a methodology used to reduce variations by ensuring that quality processes are followed every time.

Question 16

The term “Six Sigma” originates…

Answer 16

The term “Six Sigma” originates from statistics and generally means that items or processes should have 99.9996% quality.

Question 17

The seven key principles of Six Sigma are: (RICH CPR))

Always focus…(C)

Identify and understand…(H)

Make your …(P)

Reduce …(W/C)

Stop defects …(R)

Involve and …(C)

Approach …(I)

Answer 17

Always focus on the customer.

Identify and understand how the work gets done. Understand how work really happens.

Make your processes flow smoothly.

Reduce waste and concentrate on value.

Stop defects by removing variation.

Involve and collaborate with your team.

Approach improvement activity in a systematic way.

Question 18

Use this methodology to find…

Answer 18

Use this methodology to find aspects of the product or process that are measurable like time, cost, or quantity

Question 19

inspect that measurable item and reject…

Answer 19

any products that do not meet the Six Sigma standard. Any process that created unacceptable products has to be improved upon.

Question 20

How are the two combined?

Answer 20

The tools used in Lean, such as Kanban boards and 5S, build quality in processes from the beginning. Products developed using Lean methods are then inspected or tested using Six Sigma standards. The products that do not meet these standards are rejected

Question 21

How are the two combined?

Answer 21

The tools used in Lean, such as Kanban boards and 5S, build quality in processes from the beginning. Products developed using Lean methods are then inspected or tested using Six Sigma standards. The products that do not meet these standards are rejected

Question 22

The largest difference between these methodologies…

Answer 22

The largest difference between these methodologies is that Lean streamlines processes while Six Sigma reduces variation in products by building in quality from the beginning and inspecting products to ensure quality standards are met. You may find that one of these two methods—or using them both together—can improve the efficiency of your projects.

Question 23

The Six Sigma method follows a process-improvement approach called…

Answer 23

The Six Sigma method follows a process-improvement approach called DMAIC, which stands for define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.

Question 24

WATERFALL is a traditional methodology in which…

The project manager is responsible for…

in Waterfall, the criteria used to measure quality is …

Answer 24

WATERFALL is a traditional methodology in which tasks and phases are completed in a linear, sequential manner, and each stage of the project must be completed before the next begins.

The project manager is responsible for prioritizing and assigning tasks to team members.

In Waterfall, the criteria used to measure quality is clearly defined at the beginning of the project.

Question 25

AGILE INVOLVES…

In Agile projects, teams…

Other examples of Agile frameworks,..

Answer 25

AGILE INVOLVES short phases of collaborative, iterative work with frequent testing and regularly-implemented improvements. Some phases and tasks happen at the same time as others.

In Agile projects, teams share responsibility for managing their own work.

Scrum and Kanban are examples of Agile frameworks, which are specific development approaches based on the Agile philosophy.

Question 26

SCRUM IS AN Agile framework that focuses on…

Work is completed by//

Answer 26

SCRUM IS AN Agile framework that focuses on developing, delivering, and sustaining complex projects and products through collaboration, accountability, and an iterative process.

Work is completed by small, cross-functional teams led by a Scrum Master and is divided into short Sprints with a set list of deliverables.

Question 27

KANBAN IS A TOOL used in …

With Kanban, project managers use…

Answer 27

KANBAN IS A TOOL used in both Agile and Lean approaches that provides visual feedback about the status of the work in progress through the use of Kanban boards or charts.

With Kanban, project managers use sticky notes or note cards on a physical or digital Kanban board to represent the team’s tasks with categories like “To do,” “In progress,” and “Done.”

Question 28

LEAN USES THE…

Lean’s principles state that…

Lean implements …

Answer 28

LEAN USES THE 5S quality tool to eliminate eight areas of waste, save money, improve quality, and streamline processes.

Lean’s principles state that you can do more with less by addressing dysfunctions that create waste. Lean implements a Kanban scheduling system to manage production.

Question 29

SIX SIGMA INVOLVES …

The Six Sigma method follows…

Answer 29

SIX SIGMA INVOLVES reducing variations by ensuring that quality processes are followed every time.

The Six Sigma method follows a process-improvement approach called DMAIC, which stands for define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.

Question 30

LEAN SIX SIGMA is a combination of …

Lean Six Sigma is also ideal for solving..

What 3 items are components of this approach?

Phases are completed in a …

The project manager is responsible for…

Answer 30

LEAN SIX SIGMA is a combination of Lean and Six Sigma approaches. It is often used in projects that aim to save money, improve quality, and move through processes quickly.

Lean Six Sigma is also ideal for solving complex or high-risk problems. The 5S organization framework, the DMAIC process, and the use of Kanban boards are all components of this approach.

Phases are completed in a linear, sequential manner, and each stage of the project must be completed before the next begins.

The project manager is responsible for prioritizing and assigning tasks to team members.