we will explore specific concepts in Lean Operations Management including Just in Time, continuous improvement, Kaizen and other tools that create value by a rigorous execution and evaluation of operations management in an organization.

lean principles and Just-in-Time concepts in Operations Management. The lean approach was promoted by Toyota and is known as the Toyota Way. We will investigate the roots of this methodology. We will do an in-depth analysis of the terminology associated with this process along with its core principles. Waste reduction, continual improvement and reduction of defects are just some of the elements that we will explore. This week you will meet the following outcomes: Design processes, including process strategy and analysis, quality and performance, capacity planning, constraint management, and lean systems, and Evaluate supply chains; including design, logistic networks, integration, and supply chain sustainability .

Current times dictate that a company must be nimble, agile, and quick to implement both products and technologies.

• Explain why a Lean approach is so important in creating a strong operation to facilitate meeting/beating the competition.

• Do some outside research and locate another company, other than the ones covered this week, that uses the Toyota Production Model. Provide an overview of the company, including when they implemented this system.

• Describe the obstacles and improvements for your selected company.