The List of 5S's, Although It Looks Like a Housekeeping

question 11

Multiple Choice

The list of 5S's, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by

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

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Definitions:

Assets

Assets held by a company or person anticipated to yield benefits in the future.

U.S. Treasury Bonds

Long-term government securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury with a fixed interest rate and maturity of more than 10 years.

Low-risk

A description of investments or activities that have a minimal chance of loss or failure.

Equity

The residual interest or ownership rights in the assets of a company after deducting its liabilities, often reflected as shareholders' equity.