Directions

Identify a solution to the problem, develop a plan for testing the solution, analyze the results of the changes implemented to test the solution, and, finally, evaluate the solution.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

I. Continuous Improvement Cycle: Use the PDCA cycle to address the problem in the case study.

A$.$ Plan

Solution: Identify a solution in the case study that addresses the problem and supports the sustainable operations of the company. Which continuous improvement best practices can you apply to the solution you identified?

Plan: Develop a plan to implement the solution. Explain how the plan supports organizational effectiveness.

B$.$ Do: Describe the changes that the company could implement to test the solution. How can the company in the case study test the solution? What data could be collected to show the effectiveness of the changes the company implements to test the solution?

C$.$ Check

Analysis: Analyze the data produced after the company implements changes to test the solution $($the data collected could be qualitative or quantitative$).$ Does the data support the proposed solution to the problem? Why, or why not?

Graphical Representation: Create a graphical representation of the data collected after changes were implemented to test the solution. For example, if your data is qualitative, you could create a pie chart. If your data is quantitative, you could create an X$-$bar and R chart or a p$-$chart. Make sure your graphical representation is clearly labeled.

D$.$ Act

Evaluation: Evaluate the solution. Did the solution address the problem you identified? Why, or why not?