Assignment: Operational Excellence
Describe the foundation of Deming's "14 Points."Use at least two unique references.Length: 4-5 paragraphs.
Read the case: Katz Carpeting, available in the Operations Management textbook, Chapter 7. If production of standards and specials is separated, how different will JIT implementation be for production of the different products? Explain what would be needed in JIT implantation for both products. Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.
Describe the two aspects to implementing the six-sigma concept. Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.
Describe the ten guidelines for selecting forecasting software.Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.
Textbook(s) Required: Reid, R.D., and Sanders, N. (2016). Operations management. 6thed. Wiley. ISBN:978-1118952610
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.