Process Improvement

Describe Apple and how the selected process fits into the overall framework of the company.

Analyze the current process for inefficiencies.

Develop a process improvement recommendation including a detailed plan incorporating business process engineering theory and including bench marking the re-engineered process to a close business competitor.

The process should be designed to be more efficient, using appropriate tools and methods learned throughout the course, including capacity utilization improvements and statistical quality control models.

Explain possible challenges in implementing the process changes.

Assess the expected benefits of the improved process and the potential benefits.