Assignment
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ch. 14: Lean Supply Chains
Consider the following as you read:
• What is the lean concept and why is it important to study?
• How can lean be applied to manufacturing and service processes?
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ch. 22: Workcenter Scheduling
Consider the following as you read:
• What is work center scheduling and why is it important for firms to focus on?
• How to apply scheduling techniques to service and manufacturing processes.
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ch. 23: Theory of Constraints
Consider the following as you read:
• What is the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and why is it important to study?
• How is the TOC different from conventional approaches?
• How can the TOC be applied to reduce bottlenecks in a variety of applications?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.