Description
Module 3 - SLP
SCHEDULING: THE TRAVELING SALESMAN PROBLEM
The fundamental reference for all four SLP assignments is the Continuous Process Improvement Transformation Guidebook. You should acquaint yourself with its contents before beginning the first SLP, refer to it throughout the course, and cite relevant portions as you prepare each SLP assignment.
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This SLP assignment continues the analysis of the process described in the SLP assignments in Modules 1 and 2. For this assignment, please write an essay describing:
- The Change Champion. This is the person or group (ideally, a small group) responsible for the continuous improvement of the target process.
- The Steering Committee. This is the group that provides “technical expertise and consistency of approach” (DoD CPI, 2006). Who should be on the Steering Committee overseeing the continuous improvement of the target process, and what would they offer the Change Champion? If a Steering Committee is not needed, explain in detail.
- The Support Teams and Working Groups. These groups provide specific expertise in support of the improvement project, and implement specific aspects of the improvement project. Describe the composition and function of these groups within the context of your improvement initiative. If they are not needed, explain in detail.
SLP Assignment Expectations
- There are no page limits. Write what you need to write, neither more nor less. Make each sentence count! (Having said that; it’s unlikely that one page would be enough, and very likely that eight pages would be too much.)
- Ensure that your answer reflects your detailed understanding of the theory and techniques taught in this module.
- References and citations are required. This requirement can be satisfied by citing the module Home page, and (for the SLP) the DOD CPI Guidebook.
- Follow the instructions in the Writing Style Guide.
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Continuous Process Improvement Transformation - Outline
Thesis statement: The trend at Walmart includes the gaining of competitive edge and this
assists in making sure that the consumers in the organization are satisfied with the products.
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Change Champions
A. Managers
B. Employees.
II.
Steering Committee
A. Procurement department
B. IT department
III.
Support Team
A. Logistics team
B. Marketing
Running head: CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TRANSFORMATION
Continuous Process Improvement Transformation
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Institution
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CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TRANSFORMATION
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Continuous Process Improvement Transformation
Chain management process at Walmart is considered to be effective as there is the
administration of change in every step of the process. The focus on the process and the value that
it brings to the organization assists in improving the functioning of the organization and the
relations with the suppliers in the value chain process. The trend at Walmart includes the gaining
of competitive edge and this assists in making sure that the consumers in the organization are
satisfied with the products.
Change champions are critical in delivering on the mandate of the organization, and they
help in making sure that the stakeholders are satisfied with the services that are offered in the
organization. The introduction of change in the organization necessitates the use of a champion
as it assists in giving the company direction. It helps in the observation of attitude changes in the
value chain process, and this is important as it harnesses positivity and motivation in the process.
The change champions in the value chain process are the managers that help in the achievement
of the goals of...
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