Submit your report, which includes the following information.

• Executive Summary (1 page)
• Part 1: What is Lean Thinking? (58 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. (150300 words, or 24 paragraphs)
  • Explain how lean thinking is applied to product systems. (75 words, or 1 paragraph)
  • Explain how lean thinking is applied to service systems. (75 words, or 1 paragraph)
  • 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. (12 paragraphs)
• Part 2: How to Incorporate Lean Systems (59 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? (75150 words, or 12 paragraphs)
  • In what ways can lean methods create sustainable supply chains? Explain your answer. (75150 words, or 12 paragraphs)
  • Explain how sustainable supply chains can promote positive social change. (75150 words, or 12 paragraphs)
  • What is performance measurement and continuous improvement? How should organizations incorporate both of these concepts into their lean systems strategy? Explain your answers. (150225 words, or 23 paragraphs)

Note: Your report should adhere to the template provided. Be sure to incorporate properly formatted references to a minimum of five scholarly sources to support your work. Use the Week 4 Assignment Template, provided in this weeks Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment.