1. Construct a Fishbone Diagram with the given scenario. Explain and justify your answer, list down all possible wastes and explain in detail the causes from your diagram. Company X is experiencing bottlenecks in production process wherein it has 5 different areas of processes; first is the collection of raw materials, second is the semi assembly of products, third is the initial inspection before completing the final product, fourth is the main assembly of products (finished goods) and fifth is the final inspection. It so happen that some raw materials were defective before and during the assembly of products. This results to long waiting time and backlogs.

1. Construct a Fishbone Diagram with the given scenario. Explain and justify your answer, list down all possible wastes and explain in detail the causes from your diagram. Company X is experiencing bottlenecks in production process wherein it has 5 different areas of processes; first is the collection of raw materials, second is the semi assembly of products, third is the initial inspection before completing the final product, fourth is the main assembly of products (finished goods) and fifth is the final inspection. It so happen that some raw materials were defective before and during the assembly of products. This results to long waiting time and backlogs.

Practical Management Science

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ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

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