ISCOM473 University of Phoenix Essential Elements of Lean Principles Paper Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word summary in which you address the following points:
ISCOM473 University of Phoenix Essential Elements of Lean Principles Paper Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word summary in which you address the following points:
Describe briefly at least two core elements of lean that you personally can use to improve your selected organization.
Compare/contrast four operational excellence approaches (Six Sigma, TQM, Theory of Constraints, ISO, etc.) for a lean enterprise using the simple matrix.
Note: The matrix will need to be included in your paper.
Evaluate how your selected organization’s vision statement supports lean. If the organization’s vision statement does not support lean, re-write it so that it does, and describe how your new version of the vision supports lean along with a comparison of the old and new forms.
Assess how lean enterprises and/or other operational excellence initiatives/approaches can help lead an organization through change.
Use a minimum of three different references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Matrix
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Six Sigma
TQM
Theory of
Constraints
Compared to Lean
Contrasted to Lean
Note: Pick two or more approaches for comparison.
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Individual Assignment: Lean Enterprise Organization
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose for this assignment is to allow the student to research the elements and core disciplines of various
lean enterprise/operational excellence initiatives/approaches (for example lean, Six Sigma, total quality
management (TQM), Theory of Constraints, ISO, operational excellence) for both manufacturing and services
as it relates to their organization or one with which the student is familiar.
Grading Guide
Content
Met
Partially
Met
Not Met
Total
Available
Total
Earned
7
#/7
The student briefly describes at least two
core elements of lean that they personally
can use to improve their selected
organization.
The student compares/contrasts at least two
operational excellence approaches (Six
Sigma, TQM, Theory of Constraints, ISO,
etc.) to a lean enterprise using the simple
matrix provided.
The student includes a matrix in their paper.
The student evaluates how their selected
organization’s vision supports lean. Including
if the organization’s vision does not support
lean, how they will rewrite so that it does,
and how the new version supports lean.
The student assesses how lean enterprises
and/or other operational excellence
initiatives/approaches can help lead an
organization through change.
The student picks two or more approaches
for comparison.
The student uses a minimum of three
different references.
The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.
Comments:
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Writing Guidelines
Met
Partially
Met
Not
Met
Total
Available
Total
Earned
3
#/3
10
#/10
Organization
The tone is appropriate to the content and
assignment.
The introduction provides a sufficient
background on the topic and previews major
points.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and
maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body
of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Mechanics
The paper—including tables and graphs,
headings, title page, and reference page—is
consistent with APA formatting guidelines and
meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text
citations and a reference page.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed
including spelling and punctuation.
Assignment Total
Additional comments:
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Comments:
4
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