1. What aspects of Google's approach to innovation can be seen at Libbey Glass Company and Westinghouse Electric Company? The first of the three key principles Google followed was focus on the user. Google felt if you focused on the user, everything else will fall into place (Chaffey, 2012). The second priniciple was it is best to do one things and do it really well.
2. Of the seven attributes of quality which are most related to Libbey and why?
3. What are the reasons for inventory?
4. What are some key programs in lean manufacturing?
5. Why would a company put in quality improvement program or just-in-time system before lean manufacturing?