Description
For each question in this assignment, you are to write a 200-word response.
Each question is worth 10 points.
Your responses should be your original work, written in your own words, and not copied or paraphrased from some other work. If you refer to particular lines from the textbook or outside sources as the basis for your thinking or to define terms, be sure to cite the source using APA format and be sure to retain a personal voice alongside your citations (i.e., avoid relying on quotes or summaries without interpretation).
Read each question carefully before responding. Almost all questions have more than one part. To receive the maximum credit for an answer, determine exactly what the question is asking and deliver accordingly.
Evaluation of your responses will not be based on your writing ability. However, your responses must be communicated clearly enough to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the subject matter.
Assignment Questions:
Review the five different process types explained in the textbook (p. 244) and provide your own example for each type. Your examples must be different from the ones illustrated in the book.
After reviewing the lean process design at this website ( provide a personal example from home or work that used the lean process to save time or money.
Describe the retail layout of a Starbucks. What factors do you notice that increases the chances for a customer to purchase more items than they were originally planning to?
Explore (About Us and Life Cycle Page). What do you believe are Timbuk2’s competitive advantages with manufacturing in San Francisco than overseas? Should we see more companies use Timbuk2’s approach? Why? Why not?
Review the example in the textbook (p. 268) about McDonald’s using a kiosk service and automation service in a retail layout. What possible gains as well as risks/concerns do you envision with this practice and why?
