Discuss the basic concepts of Six Sigma, Lean, and Lean Six Sigma.

  1. Discuss the basic concepts of Six Sigma, Lean, and Lean Six Sigma. (Objective 6.1)
  2. Describe the rationale for continual improvement. What is the management role in continual improvement? (Objective 6.1)
  3. Explain Kaizen and Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints. (Objective 6.1)
  4. Explain what benchmarking is. Compare and contrast continual improvement methods and benchmarking. (Objective 6.2)
  5. Define JIT. What are the differences between traditional production systems and JIT in terms of placement of production control? (Objective 6.3)
  6. Discuss JIT’s vulnerability to parts shortages, breakdowns, and bottlenecks from the perspective of the mass production advocate and the JIT advocate. (Objective 6.3)

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