OPS 571 Week 3 Discussion 1

Students need to contribute Four (4) substantive posts in this discussion by the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of responses and replies.

Hello Students,

Below a list of some of the main Learning Objectives as well as Key terms you will find in this chapter. Keep in mind that getting familiar with these may help you in the rest of the class.

Learning Objectives for Ch. 14 of Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Explain what lean production is.
• Illustrate how lean concepts can be applied to supply chain processes.
• Analyze supply chain processes using value stream mapping.
• Apply lean concepts to service processes.

Key Terms for Chapter 14:

• Lean production
• Waste
• Waste reduction
• Customer value
• Value stream
• Preventive maintenance
• Level schedule
• Uniform plant loading
• Group technology
• Freeze window
• Kanban
• Quality at the source
• Back flush
• Kanban pull system
• Value stream mapping
• Kaizen

Class: Please take a look at the below statement and answer the questions.

Will lean work in service environments? Why or why not?

How can you use to improve one of the following: a pizza restaurant, a hospital, or an auto dealership?

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