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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. The attached provides significant detail on the particulars of each section. I am asking that at least 3 references are used. This paper should be completed in two different phases, which are also outlined in detail in the attached documents. The company selected should be reputable in United States, and I am hoping that the writer will have some insight on the operations of the chosen company. I truly appreciate any assistance possible. I am listing 16 pages because the assignment requires 7-10 slides.
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.
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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
70.0 %Content
2
Less than Satisfactory
74.00%
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
3
Satisfactory
79.00%
4
Good
87.00%
40.0 %Quality Tool Analysis
A quality tool analysis that includes A quality tool analysis that includes a
a problem statement, root-cause
problem statement, root-cause
analysis, and explanation of which analysis, and explanation of which
quality tools you used to identify
quality tools you used to identify and
and vet the problem is absent,
vet the problem makes weak
inappropriate, or irrelevant. An
connections with several gaps in
explanation of quantitative and
presentation. An explanation of
qualitative tools you used and a
quantitative and qualitative tools you
summary of how you arrived at the used and a summary of how you
problem is absent, inappropriate, or arrived at the problem makes weak
irrelevant.
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 A quality tool analysis that includes a
statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation problem statement, root-cause analysis,
of which quality tools you used to identify and and explanation of which quality tools
vet the problem makes connections at a cursory you used to identify and vet the problem
level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation is clear and integrated, and makes
of quantitative and qualitative tools you used meaningful connections with no gaps. An
and a summary of how you arrived at the
explanation of quantitative and
problem is at a cursory level and makes
qualitative tools you used and a summary
connections containing minimal gaps.
of how you arrived at the problem is
Supporting sources are present and show some clear and integrated, and makes
understanding of the content.
meaningful connections with no gaps.
Supporting sources are present that
illustrate the 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
connections at a cursory level and contains
minimal gaps. Supporting sources are present
and show some understanding of the content.
20.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and
Purpose
20.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness
8.0 %Argument Logic and
Construction
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 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.
5
Excellent
100.00%
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.
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.
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose Thesis is insufficiently developed or
or organizing claim.
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.
Statement of purpose is not justified by
the conclusion. The conclusion does not
support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few
Argument shows logical progressions.
inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal Techniques of argumentation are
justification of claims. Argument logically, but evident. There is a smooth
not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources progression of claims from
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion introduction to conclusion. Most
bracket the thesis.
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
Surface errors are pervasive enough that
(includes spelling, punctuation, they impede communication of meaning.
grammar, language use)
Inappropriate word choice or sentence
construction is used.
10.0 %Documentation
10.0 %Documentation of
Sources are not documented.
Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
Sufficient justification of claims is
lacking. Argument lacks consistent
unity. There are obvious flaws in the
logic. Some sources have
questionable credibility.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical Some mechanical errors or typos are present,
errors distract the reader.
but they are not overly distracting to the
Inconsistencies in language choice
reader. Correct and varied sentence structure
(register) or word choice are present. and audience-appropriate language are
Sentence structure is correct but not employed.
varied.
Prose is largely free of mechanical
Writer is clearly in command of
errors, although a few may be
standard, written, academic English.
present. The writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures and
figures of speech.
Documentation of sources is
Sources are documented, as appropriate to
Sources are documented, as
Sources are completely and correctly
inconsistent or incorrect, as
assignment and style, although some formatting appropriate to assignment and style, documented, as appropriate to
appropriate to assignment and style, errors may be present.
and format is mostly correct.
assignment and style, and format is
with numerous formatting errors.
free of error.
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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
70.0 %Content
2
Less than Satisfactory
74.00%
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
3
Satisfactory
79.00%
4
Good
87.00%
40.0 %Quality Tool Analysis
A quality tool analysis that includes A quality tool analysis that includes a
a problem statement, root-cause
problem statement, root-cause
analysis, and explanation of which analysis, and explanation of which
quality tools you used to identify
quality tools you used to identify and
and vet the problem is absent,
vet the problem makes weak
inappropriate, or irrelevant. An
connections with several gaps in
explanation of quantitative and
presentation. An explanation of
qualitative tools you used and a
quantitative and qualitative tools you
summary of how you arrived at the used and a summary of how you
problem is absent, inappropriate, or arrived at the problem makes weak
irrelevant.
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 A quality tool analysis that includes a
statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation problem statement, root-cause analysis,
of which quality tools you used to identify and and explanation of which quality tools
vet the problem makes connections at a cursory you used to identify and vet the problem
level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation is clear and integrated, and makes
of quantitative and qualitative tools you used meaningful connections with no gaps. An
and a summary of how you arrived at the
explanation of quantitative and
problem is at a cursory level and makes
qualitative tools you used and a summary
connections containing minimal gaps.
of how you arrived at the problem is
Supporting sources are present and show some clear and integrated, and makes
understanding of the content.
meaningful connections with no gaps.
Supporting sources are present that
illustrate the 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
connections at a cursory level and contains
minimal gaps. Supporting sources are present
and show some understanding of the content.
20.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and
Purpose
20.0 %Organization and
Effectiveness
8.0 %Argument Logic and
Construction
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 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.
5
Excellent
100.00%
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.
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.
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose Thesis is insufficiently developed or
or organizing claim.
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.
Statement of purpose is not justified by
the conclusion. The conclusion does not
support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few
Argument shows logical progressions.
inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal Techniques of argumentation are
justification of claims. Argument logically, but evident. There is a smooth
not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources progression of claims from
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion introduction to conclusion. Most
bracket the thesis.
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
Surface errors are pervasive enough that
(includes spelling, punctuation, they impede communication of meaning.
grammar, language use)
Inappropriate word choice or sentence
construction is used.
10.0 %Documentation
10.0 %Documentation of
Sources are not documented.
Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
Sufficient justification of claims is
lacking. Argument lacks consistent
unity. There are obvious flaws in the
logic. Some sources have
questionable credibility.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical Some mechanical errors or typos are present,
errors distract the reader.
but they are not overly distracting to the
Inconsistencies in language choice
reader. Correct and varied sentence structure
(register) or word choice are present. and audience-appropriate language are
Sentence structure is correct but not employed.
varied.
Prose is largely free of mechanical
Writer is clearly in command of
errors, although a few may be
standard, written, academic English.
present. The writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures and
figures of speech.
Documentation of sources is
Sources are documented, as appropriate to
Sources are documented, as
Sources are completely and correctly
inconsistent or incorrect, as
assignment and style, although some formatting appropriate to assignment and style, documented, as appropriate to
appropriate to assignment and style, errors may be present.
and format is mostly correct.
assignment and style, and format is
with numerous formatting errors.
free of error.
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