PART ONE:M7D1: Lean

Lean

This activity will enable you to:
Describe the role of operations management in organizations

Lean focuses on removing wastes to increase the speed of processes, while Six Sigma focuses on improving quality
Some companies use either Lean or Six Sigma exclusively to improve performance. Are there any benefits of using Lean Six Sigma” as opposed to using Lean” or Six Sigma” exclusively? Please explain your response
Keep the following point in mind:
The analysis is appropriate and relevant examples have been cited

PART TWO:M7D2: Scheduling

This activity will enable you to:
Describe the role of operations management in organizations
Scheduling is the process of determining how to utilize resources to maximize output. It is the last stage of planning before production
Explain how unforeseen bottlenecks or constraints can impact scheduling and production. Discuss any actions that can be performed to minimize disruptions to production

Keep the following point in mind:
The analysis is appropriate and relevant examples have been cited