Chapter 12: Problem 9
Why is it important to detect quality problems as early in the line as possible?
Chapter 12: Problem 9
Why is it important to detect quality problems as early in the line as possible?
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What quality implications could setup time reduction have in a manufacturing line?
For each of the following examples, would you expect cost to increase or decrease with quality? Explain your reasoning. a. An automobile manufacturer increases expected battery life by installing more expensive batteries in new cars. b. A publisher reduces the number of errors in newly published books by assigning extra proofreaders. c. A steel rolling mill improves the consistency of its galvanizing process through installation of a more sophisticated monitoring system (i.e., that measures temperature, pH, etc., at various points in the chemical bath). d. A manufacturer of high-voltage switches eliminates quality inspection of metal castings after certifying the supplier from which they are purchased. e. An automobile manufacturer repairs an obvious defect (e.g., a defective paint job) after the warranty period has expired.
Give three major ways that good internal quality can promote good external quality.
Why do the operational consequences of rework become more severe as the length of the rework loop increases?
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