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1. In a just-in-time and total quality management environment, defects are often reduced or eliminated. Describe at least five strategies to reduce or eliminate defects and explain the impact of reducing defects on facilities design. (15 pts)

Strategy to reduce or eliminate defects
The strategy to reduce or eliminate defects are as follows:
1.Lean six sigma.. it is a set of techniques to improve processes, it is defined and explained by two tools (DMAIC –define, measure, analyze, improve, control and DMADV-define measure, analyze, design and verify ) for process improvement.
2.Life cycle reduction: The number of steps required for manufacturing is analyzed and irrelevant steps are eliminated or streamlined to reduce cost and maximize profit.
3.Defect analysis of past projects to reduce defects the entire 360-degree assessment is made of the past projects. This detailed analysis will give us insight into the necessary defect prevention and reduction system. It will reduce/eliminate defects incurred in the earlier project.
4.Process improvement: SWOT(Strength Weakness Opportunities Threats) analysis should be conducted at various stages to improve the process of manufacturing and the total process. The SWOT analysis gives an overview for maximizing our returns.
5.Waste Reduction: The overall removal of waste and following lean manufacturing will help to reduce waste at all steps, be it capital, time, resources, etc.
Impact of reducing defects on facilities design
1.Better utilization of existing resources.
2.Faster turn around time and quicker deliveries.
3.Following the process method of production as per SOPs(Standard Operating Procedures).
4.Reduce the scrap generated.
5.Ensure better quality products by ensuring quality systems.
6.Reduction in time utilized for the same task.
7.Better design, suitable for the competitive marketing.
8.Lean and fast organization.
9.Standardization of the product and quality assurance.
10.Better communication with the customers and suppliers by using technology.
11.More focus on process improvement rather than end product modifications.
12.Increased profitability and better incentives.
13.Eliminating defects at the root by root cause analysis.
14.The staff gets motivated and more informed.
15.Overall reliability and manageability increases.
 
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