Lean at Quality Parts
Question 1:
Which of the changes being considered by the manager of Quality Parts Company are counter to the LEAN
philosophy?
In your answer, use a minimum of 400 words to describe the changes being considered that are COUNTER to
the LEAN philosophy. I want you to explain to me why those changes are counter to LEAN.
Question 2:
How do you think the machine operators would react to the change?
Explain why you predict their reaction. What does it tell you, in your experience, about
human nature?
Question 3:
Sketch the operation of a pull system for running Quality Parts Company’s current system.
In your answer, use a minimum of 200 words to describe what a pull system is and why it is used. Then provide
a ‘sketch’ of the pull system for running QPC’s current system. You may NEATLY sketch the system on a blank
piece of 8.5×11 paper using a straight edge as required. It is preferable that you use a software program that
allows diagram drawing.