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Part A
1. Are the operations of Copper Kettle Catering conducive to the application of lean concepts and practices? Explain, detailing the features of Lean systems, which may be applicable to Copper Kettle Catering. 2. What, if any, are the major barriers to implementing a lean systems at Copper Kettle Catering? Detail strategies for overcoming each of the barriers identified. 3. What strategic approach would you recommend to take advantage of Lean concepts in operating CKC? 4. Produce an ‘Implementation Plan’ to introduce Lean systems into the Copper Kettle Catering operation. The plan to include a Gant chart produced using Microsoft Project, or other recognised project planning software, identifying activities and timescales for lean implementation. 5. Critically evaluate the advantages, benefits and limitations of your recommendations. Identify tangible business benefits and any risks of implementation. 6. In a separate annex, identify and evaluate your personal learning in compiling this report.
Part B
Produce an executive summary presentation of your findings from Part A using Microsoft Powerpoint. You will be given 10 minutes to present to Tom and Janet Williams. Presentation time to be advised, but will be on either the 8th or 15th of May 2017.