The appropriateness of Lean in international supply chain design

The appropriateness of Lean in international supply chain design

Critically Debate the following:
The appropriateness of “Lean” in international supply chain design.

Expectations:
– Compare and contrast researchers’ views and opinions concerned with the issue of Lean and internationalization.

Some thought starters:
• What is meant by Lean?
• Criticism of Lean
• Alternative models, frameworks? Critique of alternatives
• Defense of Lean, critique of the defense, critique of the critique
• Utility
• Applicability

You are required to conduct a literature review. Need to show you have researched the viewpoint from multiple sides of the debate.

Requirement to pass:
Literature research
• Need to demonstrate an in-depth study of the topic has been undertaken
• Range of sources minimum 15 (includes books, journal articles, business news articles)
• Up to date sources (2013-2016) as well as past research
Critical evaluation:
• Need to critically evaluate the literature
• Compare and contrast researchers views and findings, after every point ask yourself however or but.
• Research the contrary argument
• This is what identifies this as your work as a researcher
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages and offer a balanced discussion
• Evaluate the evidence
Requirement to pass:
Utilize both academic and practitioner perceptions
• Show ability to relate concepts and ideas to actual examples
Presentation:
• Grammar and spelling need to be correct
• The assignment needs to flow well
• Referencing all research materials, stick to one format for referencing
• Write in the 3rd person