Unit $2$ Assignment: Quality Management and Lean Systems Paper

Quality management is a critical aspect of an organization's success. In today's highly competitive business environment, organizations must continuously strive to improve the quality of their products and services to stay ahead of their competitors.

Directions

In this assignment, you will apply critical thinking to the application of designing and implementing a quality management and lean system for a manufacturing company. The system should aim to improve the company's efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure that the products meet the customers' expectations.

The informative essay will have a minimum of three full pages in which you specifically address the parts listed below. Make sure to include separate title and reference pages, use standard paragraph structure, double spacing, $12-$point Times Roman font, and follow all other current APA style guidelines. Conduct research from credible sources, the Library, and your textbook to support your responses. Three references are required for the assignment.

You can select an operations management environment of your choosing; however, ensure it is realistic and applicable, reflecting good judgment, business sense, and critical thinking skills. Consider the following topics and follow the instructions below, remembering to complete all parts of the assignment.

Instructions:

Develop a quality management plan that outlines the processes, procedures, and quality standards that will be implemented in the company.

Develop a lean implementation plan that will be used to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the manufacturing processes.

Describe the impact of three quality pioneers and their contribution to quality management.