55-704588 Lean Operations and Six Sigma Assignment

Task 1: 70%, individual

•  Critical discussion of the literature giving detailed examples of where Lean has been applied, the strategies followed when implementing, the benefits achieved and whether there are any lessons to be learned.

Task 2: 30%, group

•  Create current and future state Value Stream Maps.

Task 3L: 70%, individual

• Propose approaches which can feasibly be considered when implementing lean and 6s manufacturing principles within the case company. Stating where the most benefit would be gained. While documenting your implementation plan are there any tools and techniques which you would not implement?

Task 3R: 70%, individual

• Propose approaches which can feasibly be considered when implementing lean and 6s manufacturing principles within the case company. Stating where the most benefit would be gained. While documenting your implementation plan are there any tools and techniques which you would not implement?

Task 4: 70%, individual

•  Maintaining improvements made is challenging. Discuss, with reference to the literature, how you would ensure that any changes implemented are sustainable in the long term.