A team was chartered to eliminate waste in the configuration…

A team was chartered to eliminate waste in the configuration control process for a manufacturing R&D organization.  The team implemented several improvements to make simplify the process flow and reduce waste.  Key results included an increase in the quality score for the white papers and a significant reduction in the average time required to review white papers. Based on course materials, identify two actions the team could take to sustain the gains from the improvements.

Have you completed the following actions? If not, do so now….

Have you completed the following actions? If not, do so now. Calculator: Hold your calculator in front of your camera for a count of 5. Note sheets: Hold one side of a note sheet in front of your camera for a count of 5. Repeat for the other side, and repeat for all notes sheets. Blank sheet: Hold one side of the blank sheet in front of your camera for a count of 5. Repeat for the other side. Both wrists must be bare; no watches, no bracelets, no wrist bands, nothing on your wrists. If there is something on a wrist, take it off now, and put it out of reach. Internet-capable devices: Put cell phones, smart watches, and other internet-capable devices out of reach of your workspace.

Experts tend to agree on the key factors for successful depl…

Experts tend to agree on the key factors for successful deployment of Six Sigma initiatives.  Based on course materials, Identify two key factors for a successful Six Sigma deployment. For each key factor, give an example of an activity (or policy, procedure, act, etc.) that illustrates good execution on that factor.  You may use examples of activities from the lecturers or other material covered in class.

A tattoo artist accidentally gets stabbed by a needle whilst…

A tattoo artist accidentally gets stabbed by a needle whilst performing services on a client. Over the ensuing months, he begins to be fatigued, notice light yellowing of his nails and skin, and take longer to heal from internal bruises and stop prolonged gingival bleeding at his dental checkups. Blood tests reveal an elevated hepatitis C titer. Why might he be experiencing the bleeding diathesis (problem)?