LOG 310 GU WK 4 Supply Chain Walmart Continuous Improvement Discussion

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Point out Walmart’s continuous improvement tools and techniques used in problem solving supporting sustainable operations.  This should include topics such as lean techniques, quality management, TQM and JIT (LOG310).

How does Walmart manage the interrelationships among strategic support and operational logistics as related to the logistics functions of business involved in the movement and storage of supplies, work-in-progress, and finished goods? (LOG320).

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Walmart Continuous Improvement
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Walmart Continuous Improvement
Introduction
Walmart is committed to continuous improvement to ensure that supplies are done in
time based on the customer's needs. The company has ensured that processes are of high quality
and that waste is eliminated along the way through continuous improvement processes. Walmart
has continued to eliminate most of the barriers that impact the supply chain and ensure that
supply chain processes are in place. For instance, the company implements the lean process, total
quality management, and just in time to ensure that the supply chain is impacted positively
(Trujillo, 2017). Therefore, the company is sustainable in its operations and improves services to
ensure quality services to their customers.
Lean Techniques
Walmart has continued to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement using lean
processes. The management is working around the clock to ensure that the company is more
productive and has quality products and services by eliminating the waste in their processes. By
using the available resources, Walmart has managed to maximize its outputs and reduce waste.
Lean techniques have helped the company reduce unnecessary processes and therefore improve
its processes. The management continues to review the current procedures in place and ensure
that improvement is made to help solve delays in the operations. By eliminating the many wastes
in the production process, the company has become more productive. To ensure improved
services, transparency is assured...


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