Describe what Lean operations means

Describe what Lean operations means

In your own words (with supporting basis), describe what Lean operations means.

In context of your course learning experience, explain how Lean techniques could be applied to and benefit an area of operations (i.e. forecasting, product development, supply change management, process or layout strategies, job design, etc.).

Contemplating future trends in operations management, describe potential ethical or sustainability consideration associated with Lean operations or total productive maintenance (TPM).

Your document should be a minimum of 250-300 words. Incorporate and cite a minimum of two current credible references.

Useful resources:

Chapters 16 & 17 in Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management

Marin, I., Marin, M. P., & Nicolae, C. G. (2020). Farm supply chain management improvement through the use of Lean, Agile and Devops methodologies. Scientific Papers: Series D, Animal Science – The International Session of Scientific Communications of the Faculty of Animal Science, 63(2), 329–332.

Yan, W., He, J., & Trappey, A. J. C. (2019). Risk-aware supply chain intelligence: AI-enabled supply chain and logistics management considering risk mitigation. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 42, N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2019.100976

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