Answer the discussion questions regarding the case study from the textbook. They are listed here:

Explain how CMA used the four principles of lean operating systems to improve performance. $($Hint: Use a table to organize the information and examples$).$

Using the information from the case, sketch the original paper$-$based value chain, and compare it to a sketch of the modern electronic value chain that uses a common database. Explain how the performance of both systems might compare.

Using the information from the case, sketch the original paper$-$based value chain, and compare it to a sketch of the modern electronic value chain that uses a common database. Explain how the performance of both systems might compare. $($Hint: Create two simple charts in your flowchart. For current state, start the process with seriallinear process beginning with a circle, then move to a triangle $($denotes decision$).$ Then have a Yes Box $($and any applicable next steps in the process$)$ and a No Box. For the future state, you can use the serial process again or draw the modern value chain as a common data base $($big circle$)$ surrounded by multiple users feeding into the central and common base data$).$

Does this CMA improvement initiative have any effect on sustainability? If so$,$ how? If not, why? $($Hint: Look at Exhibit $1\mathrm{.}6).$

Using lean principles, can you simultaneously improve speed and quality while reducing waste and costs? What are the trade$-$offs? Explain your reasoning.