OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DECISIONS & CASES (Mcgraw-hill Series Operations and Decision Sciences)
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Author: Roger G Schroeder, M. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Susan Meyer Goldstein
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Chapter CS, Problem 9.3CQ
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
The issues involved while implementing the lean six sigma in a multinational company is discussed in this case. The CEO of the multinational company has decided to implement the lean six sigma. However, they should determine the way to implement and the challenges involved. The case deals with the key features of the lean six sigma in the multinational company.
To determine: Whether Person X agrees with any of the points made by skeptics about the six-sigma.
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