You are given the following data for taillight assemblies: Management has decided to carry out a Pareto analysis focusing on problem areas.Which of the following conclusions does the Pareto analysis support?
A)Management should focus attention on either the early morning or late afternoon time periods.
B)Management should focus attention on "inability to meet heat specs" and "scratched lens."
C)The Pareto analysis should not be used since it is inappropriate in this situation.
D)We are receiving faulty lenses from our suppliers.

Question

You are given the following data for taillight assemblies:  Management has decided to carry out a Pareto analysis focusing on problem areas.Which of the following conclusions does the Pareto analysis support?
A)Management should focus attention on either the early morning or late afternoon time periods. 
B)Management should focus attention on "inability to meet heat specs" and "scratched lens." 
C)The Pareto analysis should not be used since it is inappropriate in this situation. 
D)We are receiving faulty lenses from our suppliers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pareto analysis is a problem-solving tool that helps prioritize and focus efforts on the most significant problems or issues. It states that about 80 percent of the effects come from 20 percent of the causes. In this scenario, Pareto analysis reveals that "inability to meet heat specs" and "scratched lens" are the two most significant problems contributing to the issue. Therefore, management should focus attention on these two areas to improve the quality of taillight assemblies. Option A is not relevant as no time periods are mentioned in the data. Option C is incorrect as Pareto analysis is a useful tool to prioritize problem areas. Option D cannot be concluded based on the given data.

You Are Given the Following Data for Taillight Assemblies