Recent Developments in Lean Thinking Have Combined These Principles with Six

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Essay

Recent developments in Lean thinking have combined these principles with Six Sigma and with supply chain management. Pick either one of these programs and describe its elements. Then provide an example from current business news of an operation or supply chain that has embraced these principles.

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Definitions:

Birth Weight

The weight of a newborn measured immediately after birth, an important indicator of neonatal health and wellbeing.

Social Development

The progress and evolution of societal structures which enable living beings to fulfill their needs and aspirations.

Psycho-Emotional Development

The process of psychological and emotional growth that occurs throughout a person's life, influencing behavior and feelings.

Intellectual-Cognitive Development

The process by which a person's thinking and understanding abilities grow and change throughout life.