Assignment: Project Quality
Now that you have defined the quality dimensions, you will need to determine which quality process improvement tools and techniques would bring the biggest benefit to your project. Some of the tools that you may want to research include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Lean thinking
• Value stream process mapping
• Kaizen (The Japanese word for Continuous Improvement)
• Five Ss (separate, straighten, scrub, standardize, systematize)
• Kanban
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 350-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Research at least 2 sources (which may include your textbook) to support your response. Discuss the following:
• Compare and contrast 3 process improvement tools and techniques from the tools listed above.
• In your opinion, which is the best quality process improvement tool or technique to implement in your project? Why?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.