5.3.6 (HL)—Impact of lean production and TQM Topic Practice
5.3.6 (HL)—Impact of lean production and TQM Topic Practice
Students practise evaluating lean or TQM impacts—like cost reduction or supplier dependence—by weighing advantages and disadvantages within case constraints.
How this is tested
- explain one advantage and one disadvantage of TQM for Accord’s supply chain
- discuss lean production’s value by linking waste reduction to AFA’s poor stock control and order management issues