capella MBA6022 unit 3 dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 feb.

Activity Instruction

For this discussion, review the case study Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. (1995) by Mishina and the article "What Really Happened to Toyota?" by Cole (2011). Then, respond to the following questions:

• If you were Doug Friesen, manager of assembly at the company's Georgetown, Kentucky, plant, what would you do to address the seat problem? Where would you focus your attention and solution efforts?
• What options exist? What would you recommend? Why?
• Where, if at all, does the current routine for handling defective seats deviate from the principles of the Toyota Production System?
• What is the real problem facing Doug Friesen?
• What is your plan to solve the seat problem?
• Is the production in Toyota a lean production? Why?

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two. When responding to others, seek clarification, share your personal experiences that relate to their experiences, and provide feedback on their posts.

dq 2

Activity Instruction

For this discussion, analyze the features of a flow chart that helped you to understand the process you are addressing in your course project. In addition, explain how you intend to use these features to support your process improvement objectives.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two. When responding to others, seek clarification, share your personal experiences that relate to their experiences, and provide feedback on their posts.