Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions

****THIS IS NOT A PAPER****  I only need one paragraph per bullet and no References are needed.

Please respond to the following:

  • Examine at least three different types of waste that can be found in an organization of your choice. Suggest the lean strategies to confront them.
  • Compare and contrast the lean service system found with Southwest Airlines to a full-service airline such as United Airlines, British Airways, and other large carriers in terms of cabin service, boarding process, baggage handling, and service encounters.
  • Recommend ways for the airline carriers to improve their lean operation system in terms of speed and quality while reducing waste and costs. Explain your rationale.
  • Provide at least two examples of companies that have used project management techniques such as CPM or PERT. Evaluate their success in operations.
  • Determine at least two factors that impact the quality of project management. Suggest ways these factors can be mitigated without affecting project operations.