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What is process design primarily concerned with?

  • Analyzing the costs associated with a process
  • Determining the sequence of activities in a process (correct)
  • Identifying the personnel required for a process
  • Evaluating the quality of the final product

Which term describes the layout where similar transforming resources are located together?

  • Process layout (correct)
  • Process design
  • Process mapping
  • Process analysis

What does process analysis aim to achieve?

  • To standardize all operations across departments
  • To automate the entire production process
  • To systematically examine all aspects for improvement (correct)
  • To eliminate all forms of customer interaction

Which of the following tools is NOT typically associated with process analysis?

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What is a defining feature of process mapping?

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Which characteristic is associated with high volume operations?

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Which symbol represents transportation in a process flow chart?

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What is a key feature of operations that have low unit costs?

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What is the first activity in the general classes of operations management activities?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of operations with high variety?

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How does flexibility relate to operations with high variation in demand?

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What does the symbol 'D' signify in a process flow chart?

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Which aspect is critical for operations with high visibility?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five performance objectives mentioned?

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Which activity focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of operations?

<p>Improving the performance of the operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical feature of capital-intensive operations?

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Which method is most effective for managing operations with short waiting tolerance?

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What aspect of operations management relates to ethical practices?

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Which symbol indicates an inspection in a process flow chart?

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What role does systemization play in operations with low repetition?

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Which of the following activities aids in defining how to create the goods or services?

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What does inbound logistics primarily focus on?

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Which of the following best describes outbound logistics?

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What is the main role of purchasing in the context of supply chain management?

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Which term is associated with the links between a focal firm and its downstream customers?

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Which of the following best represents the relationship between first tier and second tier suppliers?

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What is the primary role of operations in an organization?

<p>To produce goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the responsibilities of operations managers?

<p>They manage resources related to operations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skills are essential for operations managers?

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How does operations management interact with other functional areas of a firm?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the operations function?

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What describes the relationship between operations and the environment?

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What is a key characteristic of the operations function?

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Which statement about the roles of operations in a business is false?

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What are the two key flows managed by logistics?

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What aspect of logistics focuses on short and medium-term planning?

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In the context of supply chain management, logistics primarily coordinates which types of flows?

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How is logistics described in relation to supply chain management?

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What does a supply chain primarily consist of?

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What is the overall task of supply chain management?

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What aspect of logistics involves long-term planning?

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What role does logistics play in managing returns within a supply chain?

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Flashcards

Operations Function

The core of a business responsible for producing goods and services. Its existence is what defines the purpose of the company.

Operations as a Field of Study

Operations bring together various disciplines, providing a holistic perspective of business organizations.

Operational Perspective

The environment, the organization, the design, the suppliers, the production process, customers, and sales are all interconnected in operations.

Operations Managers

Those responsible for managing the resources involved in the operations function. These managers are responsible for all aspects of production, from the raw materials to the finished product.

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Interdependence of Operations

Operations managers work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless flow of information and resources throughout a business.

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Skills of Operations Managers

They need a combination of technical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage operations.

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Importance of Cross-Functional Collaboration

Effective communication and collaboration between operations and other parts of the organization are crucial for a business's success.

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Chief Operations Officer (COO)

They are responsible for managing all aspects of production, ensuring the efficient use of resources and the delivery of high-quality goods and services.

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High Repeatability & Volume

Operations with high repetition and volume are standardized and efficient, resulting in low unit costs. Examples include manufacturing assembly lines or call centers.

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Low Repeatability & Volume

Operations with low repetition require specialized skills and less systemization, leading to higher unit costs. Examples include bespoke tailoring or custom software development.

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High Variety

Operations with high variety focus on meeting diverse customer needs, requiring flexibility and adapting to changing demands. Examples include restaurants offering a wide menu or online retailers with personalized product recommendations.

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Low Variety

Operations with low variety involve standardized products or services with routine processes, resulting in lower unit costs. Examples include fast food restaurants offering a limited menu or manufacturing companies producing a limited range of products.

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High Variation in Demand

Operations with high variation in demand require adaptable capacity and flexible resources. Examples include seasonal businesses or emergency response teams.

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Low Variation in Demand

Operations with low variation in demand have predictable patterns and stable capacity. Examples include utilities like electricity generation or public transportation.

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High Visibility

Operations with high visibility involve direct customer interaction and personalized service. Examples include retail stores, restaurants, or customer support teams.

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Low Visibility

Operations with low visibility are less customer-facing and focus on standardized processes and high utilization rates. Examples include manufacturing factories or back-office operations.

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Process Design

The overall arrangement of a process, specifying the sequence of activities and the flow of resources between them.

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Process Layout

Locating similar resources together so that different products or services take different routes through the operation.

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Process Mapping

Illustrating how activities within a process relate to each other, showing the flow of resources.

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Process Planning

Determining how a product will be produced or a service provided, converting designs into operational instructions.

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Process Analysis

Systematic examination of a process to improve its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, speed, or responsiveness to customer needs.

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Upstream Supply Chain

The flow of resources between a company and its suppliers (buying goods and services).

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Downstream Supply Chain

The flow of resources between a company and its customers (selling goods and services).

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Inbound Logistics

Relates to the links between the company and its suppliers.

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Outbound Logistics

Relates to the links between the company and its customers.

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First Tier Suppliers

The immediate suppliers of raw materials or services, sometimes called first-tier suppliers.

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What is Logistics?

The task of managing the flow of physical goods and related information from suppliers to end-customers.

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What is Supply Chain Management?

It encompasses the planning and control of all business processes, from raw materials to end-customers, creating a network of partners.

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How does Logistics connect to Supply Chain Management?

Logistics is a crucial part of managing the flow of goods and information within a supply chain.

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What are the two key aspects of Logistics?

Logistics involves both long-term planning (strategic) and short-term planning and control (managerial) aspects.

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What is a Supply Chain?

A network of partners working together to transform raw materials into a finished product valued by customers, including managing returns.

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What is the goal of Supply Chain Management?

It includes planning, controlling, and managing all aspects of a supply chain to meet customer needs.

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What is the role of Logistics in Supply Chain Management?

Logistics enables supply chain management by coordinating material flow and information flow across the entire chain.

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What is the 'end-to-end' approach in Supply Chain Management?

Supply chain management is the 'end-to-end' management of the entire network and the relationships between its different parts.

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Process Flow Chart

A visual representation used to describe the step-by-step process of a business operation. It typically involves symbols and arrows to show the flow of activities.

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Sales & Order Process Flow Chart

A type of process flow chart that illustrates the sequence of activities involved in selling and fulfilling customer orders.

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Operations Management

The managerial area responsible for the transformation of inputs (raw materials, labor, etc.) into outputs (goods or services) that meet customer needs.

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Operations Strategy

A set of guiding principles that determines how an organization's operations will be structured and run to achieve its strategic goals.

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Planning and Controlling Operations

The creation and implementation of a plan to ensure that the company's operations function efficiently and meet the overall strategic objectives.

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Improving Operations Performance

A structured endeavor to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization's operations by identifying and implementing solutions to eliminate waste and improve performance.

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Social Responsibilities of Operations Management

An important aspect of operations management that emphasizes the ethical, environmental, and social responsibilities associated with the design, production, and delivery of goods and services.

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Strategic Performance Objectives in Operations

The specific targets that an organization aims to achieve through its operations function. These objectives typically encompass key areas such as cost, quality, speed, flexibility, and dependability.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Management - Session 6: Introduction to Operations & Logistics

  • Course: Introduction to Management
  • Session: 6
  • Topic: Introduction to Operations & Logistics
  • Lecturer: Dr. Robert Langan
  • University: Geneva School of Economics & Management

Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Fundamentals of Operations:
    • What are Operations?
    • The Operations Process
    • Operations Management Activities & Strategies
  • Fundamentals of Logistics

Objectives of the Lecture

  • Define what operations and its process is
  • Define what logistics is
  • Understand the parties involved in operations
  • Understand the parties involved in logistics
  • Understand the activities of operations
  • Understand how to compete through operations
  • Understand how to compete through logistics
  • Understand what a supply chain is
  • Understand the up-downstream relationships of a supply chain
  • Understand sales and operations planning (SOP)
  • Know what key factors to consider in SOP

What is Operations and its Process?

  • Operations are all activities to fulfill customer requests.
  • This includes sourcing products from suppliers and transporting them to customers.
  • Operations are processes taking in resources to transform into products/services.
  • Consists of input resources, transformation process, output products/services.

What is Logistics?

  • Logistics manages the material flow (physical goods) & informational flow.
  • It coordinates material & info flow across the supply chain, which is crucial for supply chain management.
  • This process has strategic (long-term) and managerial (short/medium-term aspects).

Parties Involved in Operations

  • Environment: external factors affecting the organization
  • Orders: customer instructions for production
  • Supplier: provider of materials and/or services
  • Parts: Raw materials and sub-components
  • Design: product design specifications
  • Organization: internal structure/process
  • Sales forecast: prediction of future sales
  • Sales: team handling customer interactions and orders
  • Make: Manufacturing processes
  • Deliver: distribution /shipping process
  • Finished goods: final products
  • Customer: end-user of products or services

Parties Involved in Logistics

  • Supply Network: entire network of partners involved in supply chain management
  • Upstream: immediate suppliers
  • Downstream: tier 1 customers
  • Inbound logistics: links between the focal firm and upstream suppliers
  • Outbound logistics: links between the focal firm and downstream customers

Activities of Operations

  • Understanding the operation's strategic performance objectives
  • Developing an operations strategy for the organization
  • Designing the operations' products, services, and processes
  • Planning and controlling the operations
  • Improving the performance of the operations, and
  • Evaluating the social responsibility of operations management

Compete through Operations

  • Performance Objectives: Cost, Speed, Quality, Flexibility, and Dependability
  • Discuss how operations enables competitive advantages

What is Supply Chain?

  • A network of partners converting raw materials to finished products valued by end-users.

Stream Relationship

  • Logistics Upstream: Purchasing and supply, inbound logistics
  • Logistics Downstream: Physical distribution, outbound logistics

Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)

  • Process for aligning sales and operations forecasts and ensuring company resources are used optimally.
  • Includes forecasting demand, planning production, and coordinating resources to meet customer needs.
  • Various planning strategies (resource-to-order, make-to-order, make-to-stock).

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in operations management including process design, analysis, and flow chart symbols. This quiz covers various aspects such as operations with high volume and high variety, performance objectives, and process mapping techniques.

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