The List of 5Ss, Although It Looks Like a Housekeeping

question 18

Multiple Choice

The list of 5Ss, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by:

• A) identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" category.
• B) reducing inventory, in the "standardize" category.
• C) increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" category.
• D) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" category.
• E) building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" category.

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Definitions:

Inventory Units

Quantities of goods held by a business for the purpose of sale or production.

Purchase Discounts

Reductions in the purchase price of goods, usually provided by a supplier to the buyer for early payment or bulk buying.

Net Price Method

A pricing strategy that considers the net cost of a product after deducting any discounts or allowances.

Gross Price Method

A pricing approach where the price of goods or services is determined without deducting any trade discounts or allowances.