JAPANESE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT APPROACHES AND STRUCTURES

  

Instructions

Report outline:

1- Introduction (include questions 1, 2, and 3)

2- Literature Review (answer to questions 1, 2, and 3)

3- Discussion (Focus more on this part – including questions 1, 2, and 3)

4- Recommendation (Focus more on this part – including questions 1, 2, and, 3)

5- Conclusion

The report should answer 3 main questions:

1. Appraise three techniques in the TPS (Toyota Production System) that can address quality control problems. (20 Marks)

1. Evaluate the managerial approach adopted by TPS (Toyota Production System) to improve quality. (20 Marks)

1. Critically compare three elements of the TPS (Toyota Production System)with “western” management approaches based on MRP planning. (20 Marks)

*Report rubric attached*

*Support readings attached*