Sabina Case Study Summary

1. What suggestions do you have for Sabina about working with suppliers and how would you address the sourcing issue from the Chinese supplier based on Lean principles?

If not already, suppliers should be notified that Sabina would expect them to have some Lean implementation completed; set a date. Sabina needs to work out a different strategy for inventory from the Chinese vendor. In order to succeed Sabina need to fallow the element of Lean The first element is Lean production reduce the quantity of resources used. Lean production should mean less use of labor, materials, space and time. Lean production makes it possible to eliminate waste by reducing defects so that products are 'right first time' and are of a quality that meets customer requirements. The second element that Sabina need to fallow is Total quality management (TQM), funtions on the premise that the quality of products and processes is the responsibility of everyone who is involved with the creation or consumption of the goods or services offered by an organization
The second phase is measuring the process to looking for clues to understand the root cause of the process. The third phase is identify the cause of the problem, collecting all information. The fourth phase is implement and verify a solution, in other words, collecting ideas for solve the problem and once the solution is found then the solution is implement. The last phase is control, that mean managed and monitored the all process performance.
2. What should Sabina do about reorganizing the work environment? Should any layout changes be made and how do you think they should be