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The Industrial Revolution: The Growth of America’s Production System 5

a. Reconstruct assembly line done on week one, day two. This time,
however, do it in the Demming style of production.

i. Set up groups of 4-5. Each person at his/her desk is an expert. Let
them have 10 minutes to plan their areas of expertise (assemblage
of wheels, cab, lights, etc…) Give groups the same time as the
assembly line simulation. They can talk, help each other, sing, sit,
whatever.

ii. Discuss the output. Discuss and explore quality versus quantity.
4. Day 4:

a. Do research on several businesses that operate today (i.e. McDonalds,
Subway, AM General, etc…)
i. What type of production system are they using?
ii. Research and find out how each business (or the business you
were assigned) controls quality.
iii. Are there any businesses moving toward or practicing Total
Quality?

5. Day 5:
a. Testing and/or review