Lean Techniques

Lean Techniques Grading Guide

OPS/571 Version 7
Operations Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Individual Assignment: Lean Techniques
Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is so that students can evaluate the lean techniques applied to business in today’s workforce.
Note: Students and Faculty seeking more information on this assignment can reflect on Operations and Supply Chain Management: Ch. 14.
Resources Required
Microsoft® PowerPoint®

Content Comments: Evaluation Grade
Select a business you are familiar with which incorporates lean manufacturing or lean supply chains. [Points 15] If you are having difficulty identifying an appropriate target company try a search on “Examples of businesses using LEAN concepts”. One of the You Tubes you will find is = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmi-lHRn4C_HLaSG259WylwfCeK6JByc6 = with 19 examples.
Evaluate how this firm uses lean strategies and how much lean techniques have improved the firm’s efficiency. [Points 15] An ‘evaluation’ includes examples of LEAN initiatives, and the benefits derived from them. Use 3 – 5 examples.
Evaluate ways the firm can go even further to make improvements using lean techniques. [Points 15] Using your experience and research provide examples [3 – 5] of LEAN techniques that would benefit your chosen organization.
Use the learnings obtained from evaluating this firm to apply to your own business or a business you are interested in which currently does not use lean techniques. [Points 15] Provide examples of how any of the LEAN initiatives you have identified might be used to benefit your occupation, or personal experience.
Develope a 1,050-word report describing your lean evaluation project.
[Points 20] In addition to the results of the activities about, report on your learning opportunities in this project and the processes you used to develop the information being used.

 

Writing Guidelines Comments: Evaluation Grade
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. [Points 1] Self explanatory
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. [Points 1] Self explanatory
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
[Points 1] Self explanatory
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
[Points 1] Self explanatory
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
[Points 1] Self explanatory

 

Assignment Total
Available Grade
70.0
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