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Chapter 2: Q7-4C (page 164)

What is the impact of losses in the process in Inspection and Final Test?

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01

Considering the rejecting percentage

In the case study, it is given that in the early stages of the process, there is a 15% rejection. There is an additional 5% rejection during the final stage.

02

Impact of losses

The impact of losses resulted in a 25% increase in production orders.

03

Understanding what should not be in the process

The rejection at the final test should not be zero. There should not be a bottleneck in the first inspection.

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