Part 2: Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to tackle the identified issue.

n 2019, the amount of food wasted by Singapore is roughly equivalent to 51,000 double- decker buses 2. With various projects and legislation to cut down on food wastage, Singapore is well on its way to becoming more sustainable and food-efficient. However, there seems to be a lack of a systematic approach for food waste management in special occasions that tend to generate a massive amount of food waste. Focus on weddings as a case study for special occasions and propose a food waste management plan based on Lean Six Sigma. Wedding events: Involve large venues with ballrooms and extravagant bouquets and buffets; Typically lead to significant amounts of food waste. In your food waste management plan, show how Lean Six Sigma can be applied to reduce food wastage in the various processes involved in the food supply chain for wedding events.

(a) Explanation of each task in the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control phases of the DMAIC cycle. (b) Develop the SIPOC diagram for typical logistical activities involved in food preparations and serving of special occasions, such as weddings. (c) Apply any three (3) techniques in the ANALYSE phase to identify the root causes of this issue. (d) Recommend short term and long term improvement strategies that can help to reduce food waste in wedding events. (50 marks)