Critical Thinking: Lean Operations (130 points)Evaluate the implications for operations management...

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Critical Thinking: Lean Operations (130 points)
Evaluate the implications for operations management in organizations that operate internationally.
For this assignment, you will select and assess the same type of product from two different firms,
such as an SUV vehicle from Toyota, and BMW. (NOTE: You cannot use the automotive industry,
so pick another industry that operates internationally)
In a 6-page paper, defend the organizations’ production processes, customer interaction in those
processes, if applicable, and the technologies used in production. Judge each organization’s
commitment to quality and excellence, as well as the process used for measuring quality. Describe
each of the selected organization’s inventory methodologies and model(s), and any areas for
improvement. Describe each of the selected organization’s movements toward lean processes or
Six Sigma, and how these impact the culture, efficiency, and success of each organization. Finally,
compare and contrast each company’s production processes, customer interactions in those
processes, and technologies used in production.
Be sure to use at least two cu
ent, scholarly references beyond any required course readings.
Cu
ent sources are those published within the most recent five-year period, and scholarly sources
are those from peer-reviewed journals.
Make certain for each listed reference that you have at least one supporting citation in the body of
your content. Your reference page is always the last page of the submission where all individual
eferences get listed. The Saudi Digital Li
ary is a good resource to search for these references.
Submit your presentation into the Assignment Dropbox.
MGT530
Critical Thinking Writing Ru
ic - Module 14

Exceeds
Expectation
Meets Expectation Below Expectation Limited Evidence
Content, Research, and Analysis
25-30 Points 19-24 Points 13-18 Points 7-12 Points
Requirements Exceeds
Expectation -
Includes all of the
equired
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
Meets Expectation
- Includes most of
the required
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
Below Expectation
- Includes some of
the required
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
Limited Evidence -
Includes few of the
equired
components, as
specified in the
assignment.
29-35 Points 22-28 Points 15-21 Points 8-14 Points
Content Exceeds
Expectation -
Demonstrates
substantial and
extensive
knowledge of the
materials, with no
e
ors or major
omissions.
Meets Expectation
- Demonstrates
adequate
knowledge of the
materials; may
include some
minor e
ors or
omissions.
Below Expectation
- Demonstrates fair
knowledge of the
materials and/or
includes some
major e
ors or
omissions.
Limited Evidence -
Fails to
demonstrate
knowledge of the
materials and/or
includes many
major e
ors or
omissions.
37-45 Points 28-36 Points 19-27 Points 10-18 Points
Analysis Exceeds
Expectation -
Provides strong
thought, insight,
and analysis of
concepts and
applications.
Meets Expectation
- Provides
adequate thought,
insight, and
analysis of
concepts and
applications.
Below Expectation
- Provides poor
thought, insight,
and analysis of
concepts and
applications.
Limited Evidence -
Provides little or no
thought, insight,
and analysis of
concepts and
applications.
13-15 Points 10-12 Points 7-9 Points 4-6 Points
Sources Exceeds
Expectation -
Sources go above
and beyond
equired criteria,
and are well
chosen to provide
effective
substance and
perspectives on
the issue under
examination.
Meets Expectation
- Sources meet
equired criteria
and are adequately
chosen to provide
substance and
perspectives on the
issue under
examination.
Below Expectation
- Sources meet
equired criteria,
ut are poorly
chosen to provide
substance and
perspectives on the
issue under
examination.
Limited Evidence -
Source selection
and integration of
knowledge from
the course is
clearly deficient.
MGT530
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ic - Module 14

Mechanics and Writing
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 1-2 Points
Demonstrates
college-level
proficiency in
organization,
grammar and
style.
Exceeds
Expectation -
Project is clearly
organized, well
written, and in
proper format as
outlined in the
assignment. Strong
sentence and
paragraph
structure; contains
no e
ors in
grammar, spelling,
APA style, or APA
citations and
eferences.
Meets Expectation
- Project is fairly
well organized and
written, and is in
proper format as
outlined in the
assignment.
Reasonably good
sentence and
paragraph
structure; may
include a few
minor e
ors in
grammar, spelling,
APA style, or APA
citations and
eferences.
Below Expectation
- Project is poorly
organized and
written, and may
not follow proper
format as outlined
in the assignment.
Inconsistent to
inadequate
sentence and
paragraph
development,
and/or includes
numerous or major
e
ors in grammar,
spelling, APA style,
or APA citations
and references.
Limited Evidence -
Project is not
organized or well
written, and is not
in proper format as
outlined in the
assignment. Poor
quality work;
unacceptable in
terms of grammar,
spelling, APA style,
and APA citations
and references.
Total points possible = 130

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Running Head: CRITICAL THINKING: LEAN OPERATIONS	1
CRITICAL THINKING: LEAN OPERATIONS 	10
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
CRITICAL THINKING: LEAN OPERATIONS
Table of Contents
Introduction	3
Implications of Operations Management in Apple and Samsung for their International Functionality	3
Comparison and Conclusion	8
References	9
Introduction
The implications of Operations Management in organizations all over the world have changed drastically over the years due to rapid globalization and increased competition for market share. With new routes of investment emerging such as Foreign Direct Investment, Outsourcing and Franchisee models, companies are in dire need to evolve their operational objectives for imminent success both in the local and global marketplace. Some firms have been successful in incorporating their operational strategy with the overall business strategy by adapting technological innovations and customer oriented processes. In this assignment, the operation management processes of two firms Apple and Samsung will be discussed, analyzing the processes of their smartphones manufacturing.
Implications of Operations Management in Apple and Samsung for their International Functionality
The key feature of the Apple phones is that though they are 100% American products given the fact that they are designed and engineered by highly skilled designers as well as developers in Apple’s headquarters in California. Yet, it has components manufactured in various parts of the world by companies such as Samsung, Foxxcon and LG to name a few. As mentioned by Kraemer, Linden and Dedrick (2011), the chips are manufactured in Texas by multiple suppliers including IBM and Intel with the overall software also indigenously developed in its data center in Carolina and the phone glass developed in Kentucky. 
Majority of the rare earth minerals used in Apple phones are mined in Mongolia, thus being a primary reason for assembly in China due to distance proximity, which is soon expected to change with the development of eco-friendly mining techniques in the United States. Apple has long sourced its LCD panels from countries such as Japan, Korea and Taiwan by companies such as LG, Sharp, Japan Display and Samsung due to their expertise in the domain. Samsung, a key competitor is a key supplier of microchips and rechargeable batteries for Apple phones. Europe also gets a small share of the iPhone pie with STMicroelectronics supplying it with the gyroscope technology (Phonearena, 2014). 
All the above-mentioned components are shipped from their respective locations for assembly in China, which facilitates cheap and dynamic assembly as per the customer requirements. On the technological aspect, Apple has harnessed automation and labor with majority of the workforce replaced by robots even at the suppliers’ end. Apple has also employed smart machines, which are capable of learning new skills with greater flexibility during its entire production line. The company’s Liam robot is responsible for recycling its old phones, which is a patented technology in the space (Finances Online, 2018).
As noted by Cecere, Corrocher and Battaglia (2015), Samsung revamped its production line for the next generation Galaxy phones with introduction of 3D thermoforming for the edge technology enabling the company to curve the phones at both ends. The glass manufacturing is a 15-step intricate process eliminating even the slightest errors. A Nano thin coating process is employed to give the front and rear of the phone a lustrous and shiny finish. As stated by Hitt, Carnes and Xu (2016), to ensure durability of the phones highest grade Aluminum is used, which also finds applications in aircrafts, automobiles and sports bikes, which is itself a 20-step process involving extrusion, molding for integration of the components and diamond cutting of the edges. 
Most of the above operations are performed in house with components being outsources from similar suppliers as of Apple.

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