Lean-Techniques
The purpose of this assignment is for students to evaluate the lean techniques applied to business in today’s workforce.
Note: Students and Faculty seeking more information on this assignment can refer to Ch. 14 of the Operations and Supply Chain Management textbook.
Assignment Steps
Select a business you are familiar with which incorporates lean manufacturing or lean supply chains.
Evaluate how this firm uses lean strategies and how much lean techniques has improved the firm’s efficiency.
Evaluate ways the firm can go even further to make improvements using lean techniques.
Use the results you obtained from evaluating this firm to apply to your own business or a business you are interested in which currently does not use lean.
Develop a 1,050-word report in which you describe your lean evaluation project.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines with Intro/Conclusion and Three references. (NO PLAGIARISM)
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Consider the following:
What is the lean concept and why is it important to study?
How can lean be applied to manufacturing and service processes?