Module 4 — Sewing Improvement

Module quiz

5 questions on Module 4 — Sewing Improvement. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.

1. 1. What should precede a productivity intervention?

   A higher target onlyRemoval of breaksA measured baseline and clearly defined problemAn assumed solution without observation

2. 2. A faster method increases rework. How should it be judged?

   By cycle time aloneBy machine speed aloneBy WIP size aloneBy good output, total labour and quality impact

3. 3. Why standardise a proven improved method?

   To make safe, consistent performance repeatableTo prevent all future learningTo avoid trainingTo eliminate maintenance

4. 4. What is a useful pilot design?

   Measure only one favourable unitTest on a limited scope with comparable before-and-after measuresChange all variables without recordsSkip operator input

5. 5. How should gains be sustained?

   Depend on one person’s memoryRemove process checksAssign ownership, train staff and monitor agreed indicatorsStop measuring immediately