• Review the literature giving detailed examples of where within industry Lean has been applied, the strategies followed when im

 Task:

• Review the literature giving detailed examples of where within industry Lean has been applied, the strategies followed when implementing, the benefits achieved and whether there are any lessons to be learned.
• Create a future state Value Stream Map.
• Propose approaches which can feasibly be considered when implementing lean and 6s manufacturing principles within the case company.  Stating where the most benefit would be gained.  While documenting your implementation plan are there any tools and techniques which you would not implement?
• The key to successfully introducing Lean and 6s is to ensure buy-in from all employees.  State how you would implement these methodologies highlighting the challenges you might experience and what you would do to address them.