The Dubuque Cement Company packs 80-pound bags of concrete mix. Time-study data for the filling activity are shown in the following table. Because of the high physical demands of the job, the company's policy is a 25% allowance for workers. (Round all intermediate calculations to two decimal places before proceeding with further calculations.) Element Grasp and place bag Fill bag Seal bag Performance Rating 105% 85% 110% 1 8 35 14 Observation (seconds) 2 8 41 16 3 9 39 12 4 10 35 20 5 7 114* 19 D

In the role of a plant manager making bumpers for cars. What would you need to measure and control?

Name four process controls and their importance.

What would be the implications of quality initiatives on cost, schedule, and features. What might be the tradeoffs.

The Dubuque Cement Company packs​ 80-pound bags of concrete mix.​ Time-study data for the filling activity are shown in the following table. Because of the high physical demands of the​ job, the​ company's policy is a 20​% allowance for workers. ​(Round all intermediate calculations to two decimal places before proceeding with further​ calculations.)                                                                                                                                                                    Performance Observation​ (seconds) Element Rating 1   2   3   4   5   Grasp and place bag 105 ​% 8   10   9   12   6   Fill bag 85 ​% 36   40   39   36   114 ​* Seal bag 105 ​% 14   17   13   19   17   Place bag on conveyor 85 ​% 7   6   9   30 ​^ 34 ​^   ​* Bag breaks​ open; included as delay in the allowance factor ​^ Conveyor​…

List of 20 questions for waste management.

9. Develop cause-and-effect diagrams for any one of the following problems: a. poor exam grade b. no job offers c. too many speeding tickets d. late for work or school

In terms of quality in healthcare, compare and contrast the application of Six Sigma, Lean, and the HRO concept.