Deliverable Length: 

3-4 pages

Review the following scenario:

Your process team has two deliverables due shortly, each for a different client in a different industry but with the same fundamental objective of analyzing the current manufacturing or service operation and recommending changes. The first client, SBS Seating, manufactures front seats for several major car manufacturers, while the second is MLD Hospital’s Diagnostic Medicine unit.  SBS Seating manufactures leather seating that consists      of various components, such as frames; electrical parts (heating and comfort      features); padding; and leather sewing (final assembly). Each of these      components is developed at separate locations, and the final assembly is      done at the main plant. MLD Hospital’s Diagnostic Medicine unit is primarily      responsible for processing patients’ blood work. Patients are directed to      one or more collection offices where blood is drawn, and then the blood is      sent to various other departments depending on the test. 

Your task is to develop a high-level analysis of both clients’ manufacturing processes as a preliminary report that will subsequently be delivered to the client. In this report, include the following: Contrast and compare manufacturing and service      operations, and identify which to apply to SBS and MLD. Determine if SBS and MLD use batch or continuous flow      processes in their manufacturing. Should they modify significantly?      Support your answer by providing examples based on the scenario, the      addenda mentioned above, and any additional research. Determine if JIT or kanban principles can apply to      either SBS or MLD, and justify your answer. 

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Grading Criteria

% of grade for this assignment

 

Contrast and compare manufacturing   and service operations, and identify which to apply to SBS and MLD

20%

 

Determine if SBS and MLD use batch   or continuous flow processes in their manufacturing. Should they modify   significantly? Support your answer by providing examples based on the   scenario, the addenda mentioned above, and any additional research.

20%

 

Determine if JIT or kanban principles   can apply to either SBS or MLD, and justify your answer.

20%

 

Report thesis is clearly defined   and supported with substantial, relevant information. Ideas are presented   logically and precisely. Conclusion is cogent and stimulating.

10%

 

At least three noncourse related   sources are used with proper APA citation and references

5%

 

The sentences are skillfully   constructed, effective, and varied. Words used are vivid, accurate, and   original. The writing is without serious flaws in grammar or mechanics. APA   conventions are consistently followed.

5%

 

Group Participation

20%

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