Discussion:
• Go to ISO Website at www.iso.org. Take a note of the abstract of ISO 9001:2008 standards for quality. Be prepared to discuss.
• Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research articles on companies that have successfully applied ISO 9001:2008 standards for quality. Be prepared to discuss.
• Evaluate and compare the effectiveness of computer-maker Dell's just-in-time process and Toyota's lean manufacturing practice in terms of manufacturing, potential risks, and environment in which they are most applicable. Note: Refer to Chapter 14 of the textbook for information on just-in-time manufacturing and lean manufacturing.
• From the e-Activities, determine the key benefits and challenges for the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 standards for quality in manufacturing. Provide at least two examples from an industry where these standards have been applied successfully.