ASSESSMENT 3 DUE IN 48 HOURS

OP3003 Assessment Template: Business Report on Lean Systems Thinking for an Organization

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Date: Replace this text with the submission date.

Walden University, CBE Operations, Lean Thinking and Lean Systems in Operations, OP3003

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Executive Summary

Replace this text with your executive summary. Your executive summary should be no more than 1 page and is meant to communicate to your readers (in this case, your client) why they should want to read the rest of your business report, as well as to summarize your findings. The paragraphs within your summary should be brief and include only essential information. Also, be sure to consider the audience for your report. Use language that would be appropriate for that target audience (in this case, your client company’s leadership). Be sure to include the following in your executive summary:

· An engaging first paragraph that is meant to “hook” your readers (In other words, why are they reading this report?)

· A brief summary of the main points in your business report, including the “problem” to be solved and your proposed “solutions” or “recommendations”

Following are some general references if you need more information about how to write an executive summary. (Please note that these resources go into more detail than is required for what you will submit for this Assessment.):

· Foley, B. (2018, April 10). How to write an effective executive summary [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.surveygizmo.com/resources/blog/how-to-write-executive-summary/

· James, G. (2015). How to write a compelling executive summary. Retrieved from https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/how-to-write-a-compelling-executive-summary.html

Part 1: What Is Lean Thinking?

Introduction to Lean Thinking

Replace this text with your response to the following in 150–300 words (2–4 paragraphs): Describe what lean thinking is and what its key elements are. Provide some examples of how different organizations use it, as well as an explanation of what challenges organizations may encounter when implementing lean thinking.

Lean Thinking Applied to Product Systems

Replace this text with your response to the following in 75 words (1 paragraph): Explain how lean thinking is applied to product systems.

Lean Thinking Applied to Service Systems

Replace this text with your response to the following in 75 words (1 paragraph): Explain how lean thinking is applied to service systems.

Lean Layouts

Replace this text with your response to the following in 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs): Describe what a lean layout is, including a relevant example of its use in an organization, and explain how a lean layout can help an organization achieve its business outcomes.

Part 2: How to Incorporate Lean Systems

Creating and Sustaining Lean Cultures

Replace this text with your response to the following in 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs): Explain how organizations can create and sustain a lean culture. What, if any, differences exist in creating and sustaining lean cultures in product versus service organizations? What about in domestic versus global environments?

Creating Sustainable Supply Chains

Replace this text with your response to the following in 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs): In what ways can lean methods create sustainable supply chains? Explain your answer.

Promoting Positive Social Change

Replace this text with your response to the following in 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs): Explain how sustainable supply chains can promote positive social change.

Measuring and Improving Performance

Replace this text with your response to the following in 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs): What is performance measurement and continuous improvement? How should organizations incorporate both of these concepts into their lean systems strategy? Explain your answers.

References

Include appropriately formatted references to at least five scholarly sources to support the statements made in your report. Please refer to the Academic Expectations Writing Checklist for more information.