Overview

Continuous improvement processes are used to solve problems in multiple types of businesses and industries, including manufacturing and production, service, office environments, and the military. Continuous improvement processes are important because they allow organizations to identify problems, develop and implement solutions, and then evaluate the solutions for their effectiveness in solving the identified problems. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used to help organizations reduce costs, improve effectiveness and efficiency, and increase productivity.

In this assessment, you will submit a complete analysis of the case study located in the Module One Reading and Resources. Your analysis will include the work you did in Milestones One through Three with the addition of adjustments and reflection on the solution to the case problem.

This assessment will address the following course outcomes:

Solve operations management problems in real$-$world contexts by applying continuous improvement tools and techniques

Propose solutions to operational issues that support sustainable operations through use of continuous improvement best practices

Promote organizational effectiveness by applying the phases of the continuous improvement cycle to operations and resource management

Create graphical interpretations of data that promote continuous improvement and inform decision making for meeting organizational goals