Lean Manufacturing

Essay Title The “Respect for People” principle is intrinsic to the successful implementation of Lean and is central to the creation of a Lean community. Examine how this principle in detail and illustrate how successful practise of this principle benefits the Lean community. I would like the essay structured with the following headings and the following points covered within each heading, referencing accordingly throughout with the references provided and those deemed suitable by the writer. Introduction - What is Lean Manufacturing - How is it achieved - The benefits of Lean Manufacturing - How respect for people is linked to Lean Manufacturing Implementing Lean - How companies implement lean - How companies use “respect for people” when implementing Lean Respect for People - How “respect for people” enable companies create a “Lean Community” - Talk about how lean companies respect the people working within the company - How Lean companies respect their suppliers by involving them in processes - How Lean companies also respect their customers by listening to their customers (Voice of the Customer) - Benefits for the Lean Community - How “respecting people” benefits the lean community. - Give examples of Lean companies who “respect people” and how this benefits their firm e.g. Toyota, IKEA, Intel, John Deere, Nike etc. Conclusion - A Suitable conclusion to summarize how “respecting people” is integral to building a Lean community                                                                                                                                                  

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