Operations Management - Process Improvement Project: Phase I

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Complete Phase I (Improvement Opportunity) of the Process Improvement Project. Refer to the "Process Improvement Project" resource for directions and criteria regarding the completion of this phase of the Process Improvement Project.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Rubric

1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%

2
Less than Satisfactory
74.00%

3
Satisfactory
79.00%

4
Good
87.00%

5
Excellent
100.00%

70.0 %Content

40.0 %Quality Tool Analysis

A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem makes weak connections with several gaps in presentation. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem makes weak connections with several gaps in presentation. Supporting sources are present and that show limited understanding of the content.

A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is at a cursory level and makes connections containing minimal gaps. Supporting sources are present and show some understanding of the content.

A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem is clear and integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is clear and integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate the understanding of the content.

A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem is thorough and well integrated and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is thorough and well integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate a deep understanding of the content.

30.0 %Stakeholder Analysis

A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary of all considerations for all stakeholders is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary of all considerations for all stakeholders makes weak connections with several gaps in presentation. Supporting sources are present and that show limited understanding of the content.

A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary of all considerations for all stakeholders makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. Supporting sources are present and show some understanding of the content.

A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary that of all considerations for all stakeholders is clear and integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate the understanding of the content.

A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary of all considerations for all stakeholders is thorough and well integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate a deep understanding of the content.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Documentation

10.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage

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Process Improvement Project For this assignment select either your own organization or an organization about which you know enough to review the supply chain processes and identify a process that can be improved in your sphere of influence. Phase I: Improvement Opportunity Write 500-750 words on improvement opportunity in your sphere of influence. Address each of the following sections: Quality Tool Analysis Identify your problem statement and complete a root-cause analysis. Identify which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem. Explain the quantitative and qualitative tools you used and provide a summary of how you arrived at your problem. Stakeholder Analysis Complete the interactive "Stakeholder Analysis: Winning Support for Your Projects," located on the Mind Tools website. In Step 2, select the “Interactive Screen App” hyperlink. Provide a Power/Interest Grid of your completed chart (using either a picture format or a handwritten document). In addition, provide a summary that includes considerations for all stakeholders. These considerations will form your communication plan in Part II. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Phase II: Planning and Implementation In Phase II of the Process Improvement Project you will be creating a project timeline to help you implement the proposed solution to the problem statement defined in Phase I. As a project leader, you will need to consider several things before you start the project. The project leader must preplan, plan, and kickoff the project. Planning of the Project As the project leader, write 500-750 words that address these items: 1. Identify which methodologies and strategies you will implement to meet your goals. Provide rationale for why you did not select some of the other methodologies and strategies. © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 2. Which business functions will be impacted by your action plan? What tactics will you use to manage implementation across business functions? What can you do to enhance collaboration/cross-functionality to ensure the success of your plan? 3. Timeline: Create a timeline to implement the proposed improvement to the problem and identify the critical path components. 4. Communication plan: Using your completed quality tools analysis and stakeholder analysis, create a communication plan for disseminating your action plan to all of the stakeholders. Which strategies do you plan to utilize and why? Your plan should demonstrate how you plan to use formal and informal communication channels to implement the plan. In addition, explain how the communication plan addresses what you are hoping to achieve with your goal. Project Kickoff and Implementation of the Project Successfully improving the value chain requires the willingness of required stakeholders to participate. Imagine you are presenting your project plan in a meeting to all the essential stakeholders for approval. Effective oral communication is essential in the business setting so you will need to present your project plan logically and comprehensively to the stakeholders. Create a PowerPoint presentation (7-10 slides) specifying the problem statement, stakeholders, proposed solution, timeline, and communication plan to implement the project. Record yourself presenting the plan and then post your video using YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video site that allows you to post your video. Be sure to address the "why" and "how" in your narrative. Refer to the materials section of Topic 8 for privacy settings when using YouTube. Phase III: Evaluation In the final step for your plan, state in 250-300 words the metrics you will use to determine project implementation success. Please justify why you have selected those metrics. Include specific metrics that will be used to evaluate the success of the implementation. How long will the project team monitor project implementation? This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. General Project Requirements While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. 2
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