This discussion forum requires some reflection about you key 'earning ouicomes in this course as wel" as relating to the future. Address each of the following items for your initial discussion commentary:

In your own wordis $($with supporting basis$),$ describe what Lean operations means.

In context of your course learning experience, explain how Lean techniques could be applied to and benefit an area of operations $($i$.$e$.$ forecasting, product development, supply change management, process or layout strategies, job design, etc.$).$

Contemplating future trends in operations management, describe potential ethical or sustainability considerations associated with Lean operations or total productive maintenance $($TPM$).$