Slide 10: Lean Systems • Explain how the implementation of the principles of Lean systems would help improve operational efficiency and eliminate waste at Walmart. 11. Slide 11: Application of Lean Systems Concepts • Select one (1) of the Lean tools or techniques and explain how you would apply it to the Walmart company. Choose between value stream mapping, the 5S method or the Kanban methodology. Explain how it would help optimize the operations and improve customer value.

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Slide 10: Lean Systems
• Explain how the implementation of the principles of Lean systems would help improve operational efficiency and eliminate waste at Walmart.
11. Slide 11: Application of Lean Systems Concepts
• Select one (1) of the Lean tools or techniques and explain how you would apply it to the Walmart company. Choose between value stream mapping, the 5S method or the Kanban methodology. Explain how it would help optimize the
operations and improve customer value.

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Step 1: Explain Lean system

 Lean system is the aspect of business management that is concerned with applying the lean principles in the business plans, management, priorities, and estimating the work or operation. The term Lean designates the process of slimming down process. This technique assists in improving the efficiency of the operation or process. Lean techniques assist the organization in building its organizational image in the market by providing customer satisfaction. 

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