Discussion Post: Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a philosophy of production that focuses on the minimization of resources used throughout the organization in the production of goods and services. Lean manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value adding activities in design, production, supply-chain management, and in dealing with the customers.
Select a manufacturing business in the Middle East and discuss the following:
o What the company does
o Its value adding and non-value adding activities, including tools for Lean Six Sigma such as just-in-time manufacturing
o Any rapid change-over activities the company uses or could use
o The company's employee empowerment opportunities.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.