SNCOA MODULE 3 LESSON 6: CONTINUOUS PROCESS
IMPROVEMENT || ERROR-FREE ANSWERS 100%.
This provides Department of Defense (DoD) a time tested and proven approach for analyzing
how we currently conduct business and improve our operations. correct answers Continuous
Process Improvement (CPI)
It works in improving cycle time and reliability, optimizing costs, improving safety, reducing
energy consumption, and improving availability of warfighting capabilities. correct answers
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
The intent of ____________ is to deliver a consistent and disciplined problem solving approach
that is encoded in the DNA of every Airman. It's important to understand that __________is the
Air Force's unique CPI model to learn how to evaluate and improve systems and work processes.
IT's approach uses portions of Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Reengineering, and Theory of
Constraints, with some of the greatest emphasis on "Lean thinking." It also focuses on generating
efficiencies and improving combat capabilities across the Air Force and applies to all processes
associated with the Air Force mission. correct answers Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st
Century (AFSO21)
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
This focuses on priorities and goals supported by Objectives, Metrics, and Tasks. correct answers
Building Strategy Map
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
Make strategy map the centerpiece for strategic decision-making and accountability correct
answers Strategic Governance
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
Cascade and communicate strategy for organizational alignment and feedback correct answers
Cascade and Communicate
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
, Integrate key management activities (E.g., Budgeting, AFSO21, NSPS) into strategy correct
answers Process Integration-Strategic Initiatives
This is a mindset to attack problems and identify opportunities for improvement. It emphasizes
the use of our greatest resource - our innovative, dedicated Airmen-- guided by world-class
leadership and the AF's unique core values. correct answers AFSO21
1. Specify what creates "value" from the customer's perspective
2. Identify all the steps along the process chain
3. Make all the processes "flow"
4. Produce only what is pulled by the customer
5. Strive for perfection by continually removing wastes correct answers What are the Lean
Principles?
__________is anything that adds cost or time without adding value correct answers Waste
1. Defects
2. Overproduction
3. Waiting
4. Nonstandard over-processing
5. Transportation
6. Intellect
7. Motion
8. Excess Inventory correct answers What are some types of waste?
This is having a direct impact to the bottom line, quality defects resulting in rework or scrap are
a tremendous cost to organizations. correct answers Defects
To produce an item before it is actually required correct answers Overproduction
IMPROVEMENT || ERROR-FREE ANSWERS 100%.
This provides Department of Defense (DoD) a time tested and proven approach for analyzing
how we currently conduct business and improve our operations. correct answers Continuous
Process Improvement (CPI)
It works in improving cycle time and reliability, optimizing costs, improving safety, reducing
energy consumption, and improving availability of warfighting capabilities. correct answers
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
The intent of ____________ is to deliver a consistent and disciplined problem solving approach
that is encoded in the DNA of every Airman. It's important to understand that __________is the
Air Force's unique CPI model to learn how to evaluate and improve systems and work processes.
IT's approach uses portions of Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Reengineering, and Theory of
Constraints, with some of the greatest emphasis on "Lean thinking." It also focuses on generating
efficiencies and improving combat capabilities across the Air Force and applies to all processes
associated with the Air Force mission. correct answers Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st
Century (AFSO21)
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
This focuses on priorities and goals supported by Objectives, Metrics, and Tasks. correct answers
Building Strategy Map
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
Make strategy map the centerpiece for strategic decision-making and accountability correct
answers Strategic Governance
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
Cascade and communicate strategy for organizational alignment and feedback correct answers
Cascade and Communicate
Leadership Mobilization/Strategy Execution
, Integrate key management activities (E.g., Budgeting, AFSO21, NSPS) into strategy correct
answers Process Integration-Strategic Initiatives
This is a mindset to attack problems and identify opportunities for improvement. It emphasizes
the use of our greatest resource - our innovative, dedicated Airmen-- guided by world-class
leadership and the AF's unique core values. correct answers AFSO21
1. Specify what creates "value" from the customer's perspective
2. Identify all the steps along the process chain
3. Make all the processes "flow"
4. Produce only what is pulled by the customer
5. Strive for perfection by continually removing wastes correct answers What are the Lean
Principles?
__________is anything that adds cost or time without adding value correct answers Waste
1. Defects
2. Overproduction
3. Waiting
4. Nonstandard over-processing
5. Transportation
6. Intellect
7. Motion
8. Excess Inventory correct answers What are some types of waste?
This is having a direct impact to the bottom line, quality defects resulting in rework or scrap are
a tremendous cost to organizations. correct answers Defects
To produce an item before it is actually required correct answers Overproduction
