Assessment Overview

Assessment 1: Article Summary
Due date: Week 4
Group/individual: Individual
Word count / Time provided: 6,00 words
Weighting: 10%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-1
Assessment Details:
The purpose of this assessment is to write a review of an article demonstrating critical thinking through
analysis of issues and cases in QRP management. To write the assignment, you need to select One
recent article published in peer reviewed journals relevant to the topic of QRP management and
approved by the lecturer. Student can focus on any one of the areas of QRP management: Quality or
Risk or Procurement.
Marking Information: The article summary will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 10% of
the total unit mark.

Solution

Article review

The article by Hill, Mason-Jones & El-Kateb (2018) discusses the implementation of a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework as a way to improve operational performance. Lean Six Sigma is an excellent way for organizations to reduce their waste and increase an organization’s value while enhancing quality for the organization. The researchers in this article employ a case study approach to determine how the LSS impacts supply chain performance in an aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility given the pseudonym AMRO ltd. Since both Lean and Six Sigma theoretical models have………………….To access the rest of the solution for $5, please click on the purchase button.