Homework 1: Supply Chain Management
Lean Manufacturing is a concept where a company tries to eliminate waste from their processes. Lean manufacturing technologies such as Just in Time (JIT) & Kanban are often used by companies to improve their processes. Think of a company you have either worked for, conducted business with, or are otherwise familiar.
• Pick one of their processes (For example: taking customer orders at McDonalds). Describe this process and point out any elements of waste.
• Describe how you would improve this process to eliminate the waste you identified.
• Is it possible to apply JIT and Kanban techniques to this process?
Homework 2: Employment & Labor Law
Discuss the following in your main post:
• What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
• What, if any, limitations exist within the FMLA that could cause an employee NOT to use the Act for an absence from work?
• If applicable, how did recent legislation with regard to same-sex marriage garner attention for the FMLA and its provisions?
Homework 3: Employment & Labor Law
Research recent cases (2015-2017) involving employment discrimination with regard to either sexual orientation or religious discrimination. Once you have identified a case of interest, discuss the following:
• Name the organization involved.
• List the facts of the case.
• Analyze how the case was processed legally.
• Indicate the final outcome/resolution of the case (if there has been a final determination made).
• Was national legislation changed as a result of the case?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.