Operations Management Chapter 2
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Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between operations management and design?

  • Design in operations management does not involve understanding market trends.
  • Both designers and operations managers need to reconcile creative ideas with market demands. (correct)
  • The qualities of a successful operations manager are unrelated to those of a fashion designer.
  • Operations managers focus solely on financial viability, ignoring design creativity.
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the product and service design process?

  • Prototyping and Testing
  • Final Evaluation (correct)
  • Concept Generation
  • Preliminary Design
  • What is the main advantage of design by imitation in product development?

  • It enhances the uniqueness of the product in the market.
  • It allows for premium pricing on new products.
  • It guarantees faster production times with no risk.
  • It reduces the costs associated with research and development. (correct)
  • Recycling between design stages implies which of the following?

    <p>It is common to revisit earlier stages to refine the design process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the essence of design in operations management?

    <p>Design must adapt to ever-changing customer needs and market conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of idea screening in product development?

    <p>To eliminate poor ideas and select the most promising ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered during the preliminary design stage of a product?

    <p>Consumer Complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of adaptations in product development?

    <p>They improve existing products already available in the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of internal sources in idea generation?

    <p>Employees can contribute valuable ideas that may lead to new products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does economic analysis in product development primarily assess?

    <p>The profitability and financial viability of the product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Product Design

    • General image of a designer aligns more with fashion or car designers than operations managers.
    • Design is central to operations management and shares qualities like creativity and market awareness.
    • Designers must balance creative ideas with commercial viability and market demand.
    • Design definitions encompass meeting customer needs, applying to products/services/processes, managing operations transformation, and evolving from abstract concepts to specific designs.

    Product Design Stages

    • Products and services progress through five key stages: Concept Generation, Screening, Preliminary Design, Prototyping and Testing, Final Stage.
    • Transitions between stages are not always linear; recycling back to previous stages is common.
    • Flexibility in defining the stages and their sequence is essential due to practical variations.

    Concept Generation

    • New ideas can arise from:
      • Imitation: Creating products similar to successful market entries, reducing R&D costs, and leveraging proven designs.
      • Adaptation: Improving existing products, e.g., introducing electronic clocks over mechanical ones.
      • Invention: Developing entirely new designs, typically entails higher investment and associated risks.
      • Other Sources: Gathering ideas from dealers, customers, internal employees, and promoting input through contests.

    Idea Screening

    • Product ideas undergo a rigorous screening process.
    • Poor ideas are eliminated; only promising, feasible, and profitable concepts advance for detailed analysis.

    Preliminary Design Considerations

    • Key factors assessed during this stage include:
      • Marketing Aspect: Ensuring proposed products meet market demand, informed by consumer research and sales data.
      • Product Characteristics: Focus on functionality, operations, durability, dependability, and aesthetics.
      • Economic Analysis: Evaluate profitability, standardization, simplification, specialization, and conduct break-even analysis.
      • Production Aspect: Align design processes with production capabilities and efficiency.

    Marketing Considerations

    • Proposed products should fulfill existing market demands or stimulate demand through innovative features or filling market gaps.
    • Understanding customer preferences and implementing feedback from consumer complaints are crucial for design optimization.
    • Volume of demand is influenced by customer preferences, product features, and market conditions.

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