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What is the primary focus of benchmarking?
What is the primary focus of benchmarking?
- Establishing productivity metrics for departments
- Reducing operational costs through outsourcing
- Learning from other firms' high-quality practices (correct)
- Implementing Six Sigma methodologies
Which of the following defines total factor productivity?
Which of the following defines total factor productivity?
- Productivity standard set for environmental performance
- Overall effectiveness in using all resources to produce products and services (correct)
- Productivity of a single worker in producing a good
- Aggregate productivity across a country’s entire workforce
How does Six Sigma approach quality control?
How does Six Sigma approach quality control?
- It utilizes acceptance sampling to monitor quality
- It emphasizes outsourcing for cost-effective solutions
- It focuses on making adjustments until all errors are eliminated (correct)
- It involves setting rigid standards to maintain quality
What is the essence of reducing cycle time?
What is the essence of reducing cycle time?
What does ISO 14000 primarily address?
What does ISO 14000 primarily address?
Which characteristic is essential for a control system to provide accurate information?
Which characteristic is essential for a control system to provide accurate information?
What is a key purpose of operations management in organizations?
What is a key purpose of operations management in organizations?
Which layout is best suited for large and complex products such as ships or airplanes?
Which layout is best suited for large and complex products such as ships or airplanes?
How does flexibility in a control system impact its effectiveness?
How does flexibility in a control system impact its effectiveness?
What type of facility layout is arranged around the production of a single product?
What type of facility layout is arranged around the production of a single product?
Which characteristic of an effective control system ensures decisions are made based on impartial information?
Which characteristic of an effective control system ensures decisions are made based on impartial information?
What is a consequence of deficiencies in operations resources on strategic goals?
What is a consequence of deficiencies in operations resources on strategic goals?
Which aspect of operations management can have a direct impact on organizational competitiveness?
Which aspect of operations management can have a direct impact on organizational competitiveness?
What aspect of operations management focuses on ensuring that various functions work together effectively for goal attainment?
What aspect of operations management focuses on ensuring that various functions work together effectively for goal attainment?
Which of the following is not one of the eight dimensions of quality?
Which of the following is not one of the eight dimensions of quality?
What does the Just-in-time (JIT) method primarily aim to achieve?
What does the Just-in-time (JIT) method primarily aim to achieve?
Which dimension of quality refers to how a product looks and feels?
Which dimension of quality refers to how a product looks and feels?
What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
Which term best describes the management of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods?
Which term best describes the management of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods?
Which dimension of quality is evaluated based on the probability of a product not malfunctioning?
Which dimension of quality is evaluated based on the probability of a product not malfunctioning?
What does 'value-added analysis' aim to evaluate?
What does 'value-added analysis' aim to evaluate?
Flashcards
Effective Control Characteristics
Effective Control Characteristics
Effective control systems are integrated with planning, flexible, accurate, timely, and objective.
Operations Management
Operations Management
The process of turning resources into products/services.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Turning resources into physical products.
Service Operations
Service Operations
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Operations & Strategy
Operations & Strategy
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Product Layout
Product Layout
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Process Layout
Process Layout
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Fixed-Position Layout
Fixed-Position Layout
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Supply chain management
Supply chain management
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Operations management as control
Operations management as control
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Purchasing management
Purchasing management
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Inventory control
Inventory control
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Just-in-time (JIT) method
Just-in-time (JIT) method
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Quality
Quality
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Value-added analysis
Value-added analysis
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Cellular layouts
Cellular layouts
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking
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Outsourcing
Outsourcing
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Cycle Time
Cycle Time
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ISO 9000
ISO 9000
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Six Sigma
Six Sigma
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Study Notes
Effective Control Integration
- Effective control systems are closely linked to planning
- This stronger link improves the control system's effectiveness
- Flexibility is crucial for the control system's ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Control System Qualities
- Accuracy of information is critical for sound decision-making and appropriate actions
- Timely information is essential for the control system to function effectively
- Control systems need to be objective and free from bias & distortion
Operations Management
- Operations management encompasses all managerial activities within an organization
- It's vital for competitiveness, quality, productivity, and effectiveness
- Organizational strategy and operations management have a reciprocal relationship
Operation Types
- Manufacturing involves transforming resources into tangible products
- Service operations produce intangible outputs, like services and experiences
Facilities Decisions
- Facilities are the physical locations for product or service creation
- Different layouts (product, process, fixed-position, cellular) cater to varied production needs
- Layout affects how products flow through the production process
Operations Management as Control
- Coordinating operations with other functions ensures system focus on goal attainment
- Purchasing and inventory management ensure relevant resources are available
- Inventory control manages raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
Quality Management
- Quality is defined as the totality of product characteristics that meet or exceed stated needs
- Quality is relevant to both products and services
- Quality is assessed through various dimensions, including reliability, performance, features
Total Quality Management (TQM)
- TQM is a business strategy focused on quality as a primary factor
- TQM includes value-added analysis and effective benchmarking practices
Productivity
- Productivity is a measure of resource effectiveness in relation to outputs
- Productivity levels differ at different organizational tiers (unit, department, company/industry/country)
- Productivity analysis utilizes various measurements (unit, total factor, labor)
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