Integrate tools such as process mapping

CLO 4: Integrate tools such as process mapping, quality control charts, other quality tools, and inventory models to support supply chain management effectiveness

CLO 8: Compose the results of operations and case studies effectively in writing the results of operations analysis and case studies Prompt:

According to the assigned case study, as 3M went through their major transformation, many questions went through the minds of 3M managers. Analyze the case study and answer the following questions:

What are the benefits and costs of a Lean Six Sigma program and how should they be tracked?

How should the various functional areas in the organization be included in the Lean Six Sigma initiative, and what role should senior and middle management play in this change initiative?

Do you agree with any of the points made by skeptics about the original Six Sigma program at 3M?

Explain why they believe their skepticism is warranted.

How will Lean Six Sigma affect the innovative culture at 3M, and is Lean Six Sigma enough?

How does Lean Six Sigma in 3M differ from traditional TQM programs?

Instructions:

Label your Word document as follows: yourlastname.doc (ex: Johnson.docx)

The paper should be at least 1,000-words

The paper should be APA-compliant paper comprising your response

Minimum five full pages of content (Word Document) of strategic material (does not include cover page, abstract, nor reference pages)

All charts, graphs, pictures are to go in the appendix (not a substitute for content)

The paper must provide inline citations to at least five scholarly sources supporting your paper

Refrain from excessive use of quotes in your response (less than 5%)

Once you submit your document to the assignment folder it will automatically be loaded to TURNITIN.COM within the course. Your similarity scan score must be 20% or less (the following will be excluded: headers, bibliography prior to instructor grading the paper—focus on the content of scan percentage