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Whilst Toyota took several decades to develop TPS within the company and many other car manufacturers are still at various stages of catching up, what was it about the Porsche workforce that enabled it to implement the TPS successfully in 5 short years?Discuss

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR PORSCHE (10 points): 1. Beginning in 1977 (p.191), Porsche used the traditional mass production system based on the moving assembly line to produce pure “drivers’ cars” suitable for everyday use albeit at relatively small volumes – a maximum total of 50,000 cars by 1986 (page 195). It was the brand of choice […]

etermine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics.

Research two (2) manufacturing or two (2) service companies that manage inventory and complete this assignment. Determine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics. Analyze how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated. Evaluate the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, […]