Course review
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Learning objective
• Define features of lean production • Lean production aims for less waste and greater efficiency
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Learning objective
• Apply continuous improvement or kaizen and just-in-time (JIT) • Lean methods reduce waste, stock, delays, and defects
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Learning objective
• Analyse features of cradle to cradle design and manufacturing • Cradle to cradle focuses on reuse, closed loops, and sustainable materials
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Learning objective
• Analyse features of quality control and quality assurance • Quality control inspects outputs; quality assurance builds quality into processes
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Learning objective
• Apply quality circle, benchmarking, and total quality management (TQM) • Quality management aims to improve consistency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
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Learning objective
• Evaluate impact of lean production and TQM on an organization • Impacts may include lower costs, higher quality, improved motivation, disruption, training needs, and supplier dependence
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Learning objective
• Analyse importance of national and international quality standards • Standards can improve trust, consistency, market access, and compliance
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