Questions from Supply Chain

Q: Why should one company in a supply chain consider total supply chain

Why should one company in a supply chain consider total supply chain inventory as well as its own inventory levels?

Q: While Taichi Ohno was impressed by certain aspects of the Ford Production

While Taichi Ohno was impressed by certain aspects of the Ford Production System, he was bothered by other aspects. These included: large, special purpose equipment, a focused specialized workforce, a...

Q: Why should you NOT include setup times when calculating the TAKT times

Why should you NOT include setup times when calculating the TAKT times?

Q: What is the relationship between bottlenecks and TAKT Time?

What is the relationship between bottlenecks and TAKT Time?

Q: Why should a firm consider the position of stakeholders when evaluating operational

Why should a firm consider the position of stakeholders when evaluating operational alternatives? Consider the role of government and its impact. (Hint: Consider working conditions and pollution.)

Q: One lean systems’ consultant has stated that “without standardization, there

One lean systems’ consultant has stated that “without standardization, there can be no improvement.” Why?

Q: Can lean systems enhance a worker's quality of life? Discuss how

Can lean systems enhance a worker's quality of life? Discuss how it might or might not.

Q: Where would you most successfully apply lean systems principles, during the

Where would you most successfully apply lean systems principles, during the introductory or growth stages of the Product Life Cycle?

Q: Can a supply chain ever be too lean? What would happen

Can a supply chain ever be too lean? What would happen to the supply chain if an unexpected disruption/interruption were to occur? How might you as a supply chain manager reduce the effects of such an...

Q: Imagine that your customer base is located in North America and your

Imagine that your customer base is located in North America and your suppliers are located in China. Is it possible to implement lean supply chain management under such conditions? What are the challe...