1. Explain the term kanbans and its history. Why are they used in lean systems?
2. Explain the term Six Sigma and its history.
3. Explain the types of process variation. Can statistical process control eliminate the types? If so, how? If not, what can be done to eliminate the variation?
4. Identify and describe the wastes that are associated with lean waste reduction. Give an example of each waste in a business context.
Side Note: Please answer questions using this book title as one of your references ( Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach, Fourth Edition Joel D. Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong). Please make sure to cite paragraphs/ sentences. Please provide original work, no answer submitted this year or previous years. Please use a word document as well. Thanks in advance!