In the 1:10:100 Rule, Which of the Following Would Be

question 107

Multiple Choice

In the 1:10:100 Rule, which of the following would be correct?

• A) If a defect or service error is identified and corrected at the design stage, it might cost $100 to fix.
• B) If a defect or service error is identified and corrected at the production process stage, it might cost $100 to fix.
• C) If a defect or service error is identified and corrected after it reaches the customer, it might cost $100 to fix.
• D) If a defect or service error is identified and corrected at the design stage, it might cost $1 x $10 x $100 = $1,000 to fix.

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Definitions:

Setup Time

The amount of time required to prepare equipment, machinery, or systems for operation or production.

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency

A measure of the efficiency of the production process, typically calculated as the value-added time as a proportion of the total throughput time.

Value-Added Time

The duration during which a product or service is being modified or enhanced to increase its value to the customer.

Throughput Time

The elapsed time from when production is started until finished goods are shipped.