IASSC Exam ICBB Topic 3 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for IASSC's ICBB exam

Question #: 58
Topic #: 3

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Much of the Six Sigma methodology is used to identify and remove causes for _____________.

AProcess Variation

BMaterial Costs

CExcess Inventory

DLost Sales

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Suggested Answer: B

by Laurel at Dec 24, 2023, 07:39 PM

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Isaiah

3 months ago

If this question was any more obvious, it would be wearing a neon sign. Process Variation is the Six Sigma way!

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Freeman

3 months ago

Six Sigma? More like Six Pack Sigma, am I right? Let's get this exam done and hit the gym!

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Kimbery

1 months ago

D) Lost Sales

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Rhea

2 months ago

C) Excess Inventory

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Charlie

2 months ago

B) Material Costs

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Lennie

2 months ago

A) Process Variation

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Peggie

3 months ago

Material Costs and Excess Inventory are important, but they're more about supply chain optimization. Six Sigma is the way to go for process improvement.

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Claribel

2 months ago

That's true, Six Sigma helps in identifying and removing causes for lost sales.

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Cordelia

2 months ago

D) Lost Sales

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Ona

2 months ago

Yes, optimizing supply chain is important but Six Sigma focuses on process improvement.

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Dusti

2 months ago

B) Material Costs

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Larue

2 months ago

I agree, Six Sigma is all about improving processes and reducing variation.

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Phuong

2 months ago

A) Process Variation

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Janine

3 months ago

I was tempted to choose Lost Sales, but that's more of a business metric than a process issue. Six Sigma is focused on the operational side.

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Toshia

2 months ago

C) Excess Inventory can be a result of process inefficiencies, which Six Sigma helps to identify and eliminate.

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Coletta

3 months ago

B) Material Costs are important, but Six Sigma is more about improving processes rather than focusing solely on costs.

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Ligia

3 months ago

A) Process Variation is correct. Six Sigma aims to reduce process variation to improve quality and efficiency.

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Emeline

4 months ago

C) Excess Inventory can also be a result of process variation, so it's important to address it.

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Malissa

4 months ago

Process Variation is clearly the correct answer here. Six Sigma is all about reducing variability in processes.

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Eura

2 months ago

Actually, Six Sigma focuses on reducing process variation, not excess inventory.

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Sylvia

2 months ago

C) Excess Inventory

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Lai

3 months ago

Process Variation is key in Six Sigma to improve quality and efficiency.

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Jutta

3 months ago

A) Process Variation

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Nakisha

3 months ago

Exactly, Six Sigma aims to reduce process variation to improve quality and efficiency.

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Rolland

3 months ago

A) Process Variation

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Mari

4 months ago

I agree, reducing process variation can lead to better quality and efficiency.

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Dorthy

4 months ago

A) Process Variation is the main focus of Six Sigma.

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Rebbecca

4 months ago

I believe it could also be C) Excess Inventory, as reducing waste is a key goal of Six Sigma.

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Delila

4 months ago

I agree with Jovita, Six Sigma is all about reducing process variation.

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Jovita

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) Process Variation.

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