McDonald’s Made For You -
2001
Project 6 - JIT #2 – Implementation
Due Monday February 14, 2005 prior to midnight
Answer all questions specifically in relation to the information presented in the video (and the earlier McDonald’s video) and as it applies to this specific organization. No theoretical answers or quotes from the book. Be clear and specific. Number your answers.
For purposes of this project, single space your answers with one blank line between questions. Prepare in Microsoft Word and e-mail as an attachment to me rkulzick@stu.edu prior to the deadline. No late papers accepted. Indicate your names on the paper. Be sure to place a subject on your e-mail and indicate in the text what specifically is attached.
1. What specific problems caused the implementation delay?
2. What specific solutions were implemented? Explain each.
3. List the steps in the new process for the work flow. Be specific and complete. Include more than just assembling the sandwich – the whole process, including scheduling work, inventories, buffers, etc.
4. Explain the information flow in the new process. Be specific and complete.
5. For each of the 10 elements of JIT (page 512 in the text):
A. Was it or was it not present in the new McDonald’s system?
B. If it was, explain specifically how it was implemented and how it improved operations.
C. If it was not, explain your reasoning for the most probable reason why it was not used.
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