Note that all these topics refer to the Operations function of a business, to manufacture a product or create a service. We all know that these topics may be used in other business functions, such as in marketing or finance, but for the discussions in this course, please focus on Operations examples and articles.
Resources
Follow the format to ensure that you include both information about the situation within the article, as well as concepts from our readings that explain it.

Directions
Select one of these concepts
• Socially Responsible Material Management in Operations
• Green Materials Management in Operations
• Lean Concepts applied to supply chain processes
• Lean Concepts applied to service processes
• Any other Topic listed in a Discussion Thread in the Course. (identify the topic and Unit)
Then find a current event in an article from the resources below to illustrate that concept.
a Library Resources
b Industry Week (
c Wall Street Journal (
d Industry Week (
e Global Manufacturing (

2 Analysis Post
After reviewing and analyzing at least one of the current events articles, compose an analysis of that event or situation using the unit operations concept that you selected.
Note: Remember to focus upon your selected operations concept in your analysis.
Response Posts
Respond to at least three classmates’ posts or your Instructor’s responses.
Note: If your instructor asks you a question about your analysis, you must respond to them to receive full credit.