DISCUSSION POST
• Why did the concepts, principles, and techniques of lean emerge and evolve in Japan, not in the Western countries?
• State the lean tenets in your own words.
• How do workers and managers in a lean production system differ from their counterparts in traditional non-lean environments?
• Construct a value stream map for the following processes:
o cafeteria
o grocery store
PROBLEMS:
Work the following problems, being sure to answer each part of each question completely. As in yesterday's assignment, the length of the assignment dictates that only the first sentence is included here. Be sure to get the entire question from your text.
• Assume that a plant operates 2000 hours per year and the demand rate for parts is 100,000 units per year.
• A company is in the business of machining parts that go through various work centers.
• Suppose that a lean work center is being operated with a lot size of 50 units.
• A supplier provides parts to a manufacturing company that demands frequent deliveries.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.