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William J. Stevenson's book, "Production/Operations Management" Production/operations Management, 1991.
This paper is a chapter-by-chapter summary of William J. Stevenson's book, "Production/Operations Management" a work on forecasting, systems design, operation & control, technology, jobs and quality assurance.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 1 source, $ 135.95
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"William J. Stevenson's book, "Production/Operations Management" provides an up-to-date introduction to the field. The book is well written and makes excellent use of charts, graphs, illustrations and photographs. Each chapter includes learning objectives and a chapter outline at the beginning, and concludes with a summary, a list of key terms and the pages where they are defined, and solved problems. In addition, there are discussion and review questions as well as problems without solutions provided. There are two appendices, one containing solutions to some problems, and the other containing appropriate tables for calculations. Stevenson has also included a number of case studies to encourage the application of what is presented in the text. By making good use of headings and subheadings, and by using shaded areas to call attention to real-world examples, ... "
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Management and Operations Management Theory, 2006.
A look at the four functions of management and the operations management theory.
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The functions of management and operations management go hand in hand. This paper defines the four functions of management - planning, organizing, leading (motivating) and controlling, together with the operations management theory. It then provides an analysis of how the functions of management affect the operations management.
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The Four Functions of Management
Operations Management Theory
Impact of Management Function on Operations Management
Conclusion
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"As the goal of organizing is to produce better results, similarly leading or motivating is necessary for an organization to extract maximum performance out of the workers. With appealing incentives, workers would work honestly and put in their best. This in turn would save the company time and there would be a complete control of the managerial department over things like production control and quality control. When an employee is rewarded for work hard done, then it is only natural that they would put in the most effort. An employee would by nature be well-organized thus bringing the load off the managerial department as far as quality control is concerned. It would also give a higher rate of production and an organization can comply with increasing demands."
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Operations Management Study, 1998.
Analyzes major trends in Operations Management today, paying particular attention to the step-by-step process needed to implement successful Operations Management.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"Operations Management Study
Introduction
During the last ten years, much attention has been given in the academic and management literature concerning the topic of Operations Management (Adam & Ebert, 1990; Daniels & Burns, 1997). Much of this interest is attributed to the astounding success of the Japanese "just-in-time" manufacturing process wherein effective scheduling and "top-to-bottom" organizational motivation play a major role (Goulden & Rawlings, 1997). This paper will analyse the major trends in Operations Management today, paying particular attention to the step-by-step process needed to implement successful Operations Management. Rather than deal with abstract theory, it will be more meaningful to establish a company model, so that the definitions have a..."
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Operations Management, 2005.
An examination of operations management in the field of health care.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper provides a definition of operations management and shows an understanding of the concept. The paper further discusses the importance of operations management in the field of health care and looks at what aspects of a health care organization must be tended to by those in the operations management field.
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"While arriving at my own personal definition of operations management, of what it means, of what it consists of, and of what it entails, I was fortunate to find the following explanation on the website for the Technology & Operations Management Institute: Operations management is about the way organizations produce goods and services. Everything you wear, eat, sit on, use, read or knock about on the sports field comes to you courtesy of the operations managers who organized its production. Every book you borrow from the library, every treatment you receive at the hospital, every service you expect in the shops and every lecture you attend at university - all have been produced (Twigg, 2005)."
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Operations Management, 2005.
Explains the concept of operations management.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper explains the concept of operations management and gives an example of an unethical decision made within an actual company to alter its profit numbers.
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"Every business conducts some form of operations management. Operations management focuses on carefully managing the processes to produce and distribute products and services..."
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Business Operations Management, 2007.
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of process and product types within business operations management.
789 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of process and product types seen in business operations management, and provides a brief explanation of where on the product life cycle each one fits. The paper highlights the importance of consumers with developing or changeable brand images. This often translates into pursuit of the young, in hopes of securing a long-term predisposition toward a brand. The paper also discusses the retail industry, which is viewed as a highly competitive and dynamic marketing environment today. Several disadvantages of the process and types are also presented.
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"In the beginning of the product life cycle, the rationale for the need for the product is established. After the need is established, the product design process is implemented. This stage of the product life cycle consists of creating brand awareness for the consumer. One disadvantage of this is that as a result of the heightened number of acquisitions and takeovers, many brands suffer irreparable harm. Other causes of lowered brand equity can be attributed to years of inconsistent advertising and agency management, generic marketing, look-alike advertisements, undistinctive products, and the proliferation of promotions (Wentz, 1993). In operations management, the importance of the product itself has received more emphasis than ever before. Consumer choice affects branding because the strategy of pulling products through the marketing channel encourages retailers to carry branded products in reaction to consumer demands. Some manufacturers also go in or brand extension, a scheme that requires adding related products to an existing stream of branded products, or developing a new line with the same brand identity. In doing so the manufacturers capitalize on the brand's reputation and identity, and consumer's choice is based upon brand preferences. This an example of an advantage of the product type that occurs during the product life cycle. Brands that attract the consumer more are termed as brand-driven purchases."
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Operations Management, 2004.
An examination of an operations management problem within a hospital.
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This paper outlines a problem at a service organization, New York Hospital, then generates alternatives and selects an appropriate alternative to resolve the problem. The problem is related to operations management.
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"Whether an organization is a transactional institution or service organization, the basis of the efficient utilization of resources lies in the efficacy of the operation system. The system has to keep in mind the constraint of resources as well as the efficiency requirements of the members who are involved in. In a service organization like a hospital for example, the constraints are greater as it takes into account of many variables including the low staff resource, equipments, doctors and medicines etc. In order to satisfy the client /patients, operations management has to address these problems effectively in order to meet organizational goals (Wright & Mechling 2002). In order to prove this fact, the author studies her own organization- the NY Hospital in the Open Heart Surgery ICU."
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Solving Problems in Operations Management, 2002.
A study into the stages of problem identification and solving in operations management.
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This paper outlines the steps to be taken in discerning a specific problem in operations management, why it happened, how to approach the issue and what the best method of solution is. The paper illustrates how strategic planning is crucial in providing direction for the business to achieve its goals and objectives.
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"Recently, opportunities have been missed because our internal marketing department does not meet the sales department needs concerning the transference of collateral material to the sales representatives. Our suppliers require that we distribute at least 80% of the collateral merchandise to the customers. Because our sales quota in collateral marketing is so low, we are losing out on numerous business opportunities."
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Operations Management and Plastisoft Corporation, 2006.
This article discusses Plastisoft Corporation, a software development company, with regards to operations management.
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This paper offers a fictional account of a plant visit to a software development company in Toronto. The writer points out that the visit is in order to determine operational management issues that need to be addressed to make the company more competitive. The company chosen is Plastisoft. Through detailing the plant visit, it is determined that call center performance measurement is an issue that needs attention. Suggestions for improving call center performance are offered.
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"This report presents the findings of a research project conducted to identify areas of competitive advantage for Plastisoft Corporation, based upon a factory visit to the corporation's headquarters at 312 Dolomite Dr, Suite 215, Toronto, ON, M3J 2N2, Canada. The report identifies company background and operations, as well as market and competition status, and suggest improvements in operations management that will allow the company to further realize its goal of becoming the leading developer of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in the flexible packing industry. Plastisoft Corporation Plastisoft Corporation is a privately held company that is headquartered in Toronto, Canada."
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Operations Managment, 2002.
Explores three concepts of operations management: project management, scheduling, and aggregate planning.
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The following paper will explore three concepts of operations management. First, the paper will explore aspects of project management. Second, will be the exploration of scheduling as it relates to operations management. The paper will also define aggregate planning and how it relates to operations management. The document will further clarify why these three concepts of operations management are useful for a technical support position, and how one would apply them on the job. The latter half of the paper will explain, in terms of operations management, why location planning and analysis is not relevant to a technical support computer position.
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Operations Strategy and Management, 2002.
Examines systems theory and systems thinking by analyzing the Jograni organization.
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This paper discusses and examines the approaches of systems theory and systems thinking by analyzing the Jograni organization and its operational management. The paper also takes a look at the strategy issues that face Jograni, now and in the future.
Systems Theory
Review of Systems Theory
Von Bertalanffy
Systems Theory Approach to Organizations
Systems Theory Approaches to Operations Management
Input-transformation-output
Open Systems
Boundary
Environment
Sub-systems
Jograni Handicrafts
The Transformation Model
Open Systems
Environment
Boundaries
Subsystems
Feedback and Control
Emergent properties
Conclusions
Strengths and Weaknesses of Systems Theory as an
Approach.
Operational Strategy and Management
Appendix
Management Theory
Operation Strategy
Role of Operations Strategy
Bibliography
Section 2.
Operational Strategy and Management - Jograni
?Jograni?s Future?
Conclusions
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"Systems theory highlights the existence of ?sub-systems? within a system. Each system can be broken into sub-systems and these interact with each other. This was shown to be of great importance by Katz D and Kahn R (1966) ?any change made in one sub-system will have implications for the others and therefore be related to the consequences for the system of the whole organization."
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Computer Technology and Operations Management, 2008.
Presents examples of enhancements to operations across all business industries due to computer technology.
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This paper explains that the main goal in the development and implementation of computerized technologies for operations management is to achieve improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. The paper then points out that the capabilities of computer technology within the business world have grown exponentially over the past several years while decreasing in cost and space requirements. The paper relates examples of the use by various companies of computer technology for modeling, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), remote monitoring, training, tracking regulatory compliance, learning management ,storage virtualization, inventory management and product traceability.
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"Services offered that assist business in the maintenance and execution of their computer technology systems include hardware installation, network design, provision and integration, and training and consulting All of these services are offered with the aim of ensuring that the computer technologies implemented by the business are utilized correctly and functioning effectively. Furthermore, businesses can tailor the level of service they receive to their needs."
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Schindler Holdings Operations and Production Management, 2006.
A review and analysis of Schindler Holdings.
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This paper evaluates the operations strategy of the Swiss company, Schindler Holdings. Schindler Holding is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of escalators, elevators and moving walkways. According to the paper, the company also offers IT product distribution and service through its ALSO subsidiary.
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Corporate Performance Driven By Operational Excellence
Schindler Manufacturing Transforms Special Orders into Products
Schindler's International Challenges in Operational Management
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"Distancing his Indian employees yet meeting reporting deadlines and in general accomplishing tactical goals, his strategic goals remain elusive because the Indian culture keeps sending him clues when he isn't listening. In a matter of speaking, Mr. Napoli wins a few cultural "battles" but loses the cultural war. While he can control the Schindler offices in two Indian cities and enforce the company's precision around time perceptions, the broader Indian culture is vastly incongruent. Electricity being out for three weeks nearly forces an elevator sale to nearly be cancelled, no suitable drainage from massive rains floods his family's apartment, and the Indian value of bartering and customizing is diametrically opposed to the strict discipline of a low-end product strategy where no variation in standard products is allowed."
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Material Requirements Planning of Operations Management, 2001.
This paper looks at different perspectives of operations strategy and how material requirements planning implementation shift according to which strategy is adopted.
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This paper describes business as mathematics in that it is an equation of balance on both sides of the balance sheet: labor must be balanced with capital, resources with allocation, customers with services or goods and workers with rewards. The paper describes the perspectives of operations strategy and material requirements planning. It illustrates how business organizations differ dramatically in their underlying systems of organization because of the personal preferences and predilections of their managers.
Table of Contents
I. Operations Strategy and MRP: A Brief History
II. The Importance of Operations Strategy
III. Organizational Approach
IV. Political Approach
V. Cognitive Approach
VI. Conclusion
VII. Works Cited
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"Doing business is mathematics by other means ? all a question of keeping equations in balance on both sides. Labor must be balanced with capital. Resources with allocation. Customers with services or goods. Workers with rewards. At the heart of an ideal operation ? by which is usually meant a business, but a number of other multi-person organizations also qualify ? is a sound theory of operations strategy. Part of that strategy must be a well-designed program of material requirements planning or MRP. After looking generally at the field of operations strategy or operations management, this paper looks at different perspectives on operations strategy and the ways in which MRP implementation plans shift according to which operational strategy is adopted.
Operations Strategy and MRP: A Brief History
Industrial management in business is a term used to describe the techniques and expertise of efficient organization, planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business. In the theory of industrial management, organization has two principal aspects. One relates to the establishment of lines of responsibility, drawn usually in the form of an organization chart that designates the executives of the business, from the president to the foreperson or department head, and specifies the functions for which they are responsible. The other principal aspect relates to the development of a staff of qualified executives (Johnson, Newell & Vergin 19)."
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Operational Management Organization, 2004.
A look at the use of total quality management (TQM) within computer integrated manufacturing (CIM).
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This paper examines how computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) is the amalgamation of diverse entities within the production system all the way through the use of information and computerization technologies for well-organized control and administration of manufacturing and related purposes. It also looks at how the center of attention of total quality management (TQM) is the continual development of customer satisfaction, which comprises all factors that influence customers' views or insights of the value they obtain from doing business with any units of the association.
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Introduction
Organizational Structure
Leadership and Management Roles
Process Flow / Facility Layout
Work System
Quality Control Methods
Forecasting Methods
Inventory Control
Operations Scheduling
Operational Problem
Business Proposal and Recommendation
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"A Process flow for attaining this synergy has three basic procedures: TQM tactical planning; Strategic CIM planning, as well as design; and measurement, analysis, as well as feedback. The rationale of TQM tactical planning is to establish the organizational course and activities for accomplishing enhanced customer satisfaction. Strategic CIM planning, as well as design entails developing and incorporating production and connected purposes to support the general customer?s center of attention. Measurement and analysis establish the development of the CIM system development predominantly in the direction of augmenting customer approval, and feeds this information back to the whole strategic planning procedure."
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