Distinguished - Completely discusses the concept of push versus pull, addressing how it relates to just-in-time (JIT) and thoroughly explaining how lean manufacturing is the basis for JIT.

Proficient - Discusses the concept of push versus pull, addressing how it relates to just-in-time (JIT) and explaining how lean manufacturing is the basis for JIT. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly discusses the concept of push versus pull, addressing how it relates to just-in-time (JIT) and partially explaining how lean manufacturing is the basis for JIT. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the concept of push versus pull addressing how it relates to just-in-time (JIT) and explaining how lean manufacturing is the basis for JIT; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the concept of push versus pull, addressing how it relates to just-in-time (JIT) and explaining how lean manufacturing is the basis for JIT is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Completely analyzes the differences between a JIT system and a kanban system. Expertly applies strong, relevant examples to support the analysis.

Proficient - Analyzes the differences between a JIT system and a kanban system. Sufficiently applies relevant examples to support the analysis.

Basic - Vaguely analyzes the differences between a JIT system and a kanban system. Applies somewhat relevant examples to support the analysis.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the differences between a JIT system and a kanban system; however, does not apply examples to support the analysis.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the differences between a JIT system and a kanban system is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes whether JIT can be implemented without kanban and thoroughly explains why or why not in detail.

Proficient - Analyzes whether JIT can be implemented without kanban and explains why or why not in detail. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially analyzes whether JIT can be implemented without kanban and briefly explains why or why not in detail. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze whether JIT be implemented without kanban and explain why or why not in detail; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of whether JIT can be implemented without kanban and the explanation of why or why not in detail are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.