Lean Manufacturing Survey
1. Has your company implemented any processes related to lean manufacturing?
Yes No
2. Of the following processes related to improved productivity and profitability, which has your company implemented: (Check all that apply.)
Pull Production Kanban Kaizen Just-in-Time Statistical Quality Control Six Sigma Total Productive Maintenance Other:
3. To what degree have the productivity improvement processes your company has implemented met your expectations:
Exceeded my expectations Met my expectations Fell short of meeting my expectations
4. Is it your impression that the impact of productivity improvement processes implemented by your company has been strengthened by any of the following factors: (Check all that apply.)
Leadership support Line employee support of new processes First level supervisor support of new processes Work environment readiness for new processes Ease of integrating new processes with existing operations
5. Is it your impression that the impact of productivity improvement processes implemented by your company has been lessened by any of the following factors: (Check all that apply.)
Leadership support Line employee support of new processes First level supervisor support of new processes Work environment readiness for new processes Difficulty integrating new processes with existing operations Complexity of new processes
6. Are you familiar with the 5S System for Workplace Organization and Standardization?
7. Are you aware that many manufacturers have used the 5S System to lay the groundwork for the successful implementation of a variety of lean manufacturing processes?
8. If you are familiar with the 5S System, are you considering implementing it?
Yes No Not familiar with 5S System
9. If you have implemented the 5S System, did you use external consultants to support the implementation process?
Yes No Have not implemented 5S System
10. If you implemented the 5S System, to what degree has its impact meet your expectations:
Exceeded my expectations Met my expectations Fell short of meeting my expectations Have not implemented 5S System
11. Which of the following best describes your company?
Manufacturing Lodging and Food Services Financial/Insurance Healthcare Construction Transportation/Telecommunication/Utilities High-tech Other Retail Products and Services
12. How many employees are at your current location?
1 - 74 75 - 99 100 - 249 250 - 499 500 - 1000 Over 1000
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