Case study modified. Original case study adapted from John K. Visich, PhD, Bryant University, and Angela M. Wicks, PhD, Bryant University. Questions Evaluate the specific quality problems Trumutu Ltd...

Case study modified. Original case study adapted from John K. Visich, PhD, Bryant University, and Angela M. Wicks, PhD, Bryant University.

Questions

1. Evaluate the specific quality problems Trumutu Ltd is facing and how will they

influence the company’s ability to convert to a lean system?
20 Marks

2. Critically assess the types of waste identified and explain its impact on the profitability of Trumutu Ltd. Outline measures that must be put in place to eliminate the wastes.
   (20 Marks)
   

3. A) Based on the current state of operations in Trumutu Ltd (see also figures 2 and 3), propose a future state value stream mapping (FSVSM) for both processes (Assembly Press Machine Workstation and Lid Press Machine Workstation)
   15
   Marks
   

B) Critically assess how the implementation of FSVSM strategy can improve efficiency in Trumutu Ltd in its new product development.
5 Marks

4. Assess the possibility of implementing a single piece flow cells and advice management of Trumutu Ltd of practical steps that must be taken to implement a single piece flow cells system.
   20 Marks