4. (a) Despite Toyota having shared its philosophy and the practices of lean operations with numerous organizations across the globe, most of the organizations have not been able to successfully replicate the practices of lean operations. What could be the possible reasons behind the same? Answer in brief.   (b) Suppose a commercial bank wants to introduce a lean system in its operations. Suggest a suitable roadmap for the same in brief.   (c) What kind of aggregate planning strategies are normally adopted by an automobile organization like Maruti Suzuki Ltd.?

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4. (a) Despite Toyota having shared its philosophy and the practices of lean operations with numerous organizations across the globe, most of the organizations have not been able to successfully replicate the practices of lean operations. What could be the possible reasons behind the same? Answer in brief.

 

(b) Suppose a commercial bank wants to introduce a lean system in its operations. Suggest a suitable roadmap for the same in brief.

 

(c) What kind of aggregate planning strategies are normally adopted by an automobile organization like Maruti Suzuki Ltd.?

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