Production and Operations Management Overview
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Production and Operations Management Overview

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What was a key element of scientific management used by Ford Motor Company?

  • Infrequent product design changes
  • High manufacturing costs (correct)
  • Unstandardized labor specialization
  • Mechanized assembly lines
  • Which factor was recognized by researchers in the Hawthorne Studies as affecting production?

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Government regulations
  • Physical working conditions
  • Psychological and sociological factors (correct)
  • What was the main purpose of operations research (OR) teams during World War II?

  • To set standard production rates
  • To simplify management structures
  • To deploy resources effectively (correct)
  • To reduce service costs
  • What significant change occurred in service organizations after World War II?

    <p>Acceleration in the creation of service organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major trend has occurred in the US workforce since World War II?

    <p>Service sector employment surpassing other sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of production management?

    <p>Creating products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not covered by operations management?

    <p>Setting customer prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of production method is characterized by completing only one product at a time?

    <p>Job production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit does effective planning in operations management provide?

    <p>Higher profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In batch production, what aspect can the manufacturer decide?

    <p>The size of the batch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does quality control serve in operations management?

    <p>Ensuring product reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of mass production?

    <p>Production of goods in large quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely outcome of improved process efficiencies in operations management?

    <p>Increased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mass/flow production primarily used for?

    <p>Producing goods in large quantities with standardized designs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manufacturing process is characterized by the continuous production of high-volume goods?

    <p>Continuous products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the father of scientific management?

    <p>Frederick Taylor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key development allowed factories in the late 1700s to gain machine power?

    <p>The introduction of steam engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry was the first great industry in the United States?

    <p>Textile industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant invention did Eli Whitney develop in 1790?

    <p>Interchangeable parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the post-Civil War period, what primarily contributed to increased production capacity?

    <p>Increased capital and production capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key aspect of the industrial revolution?

    <p>Specialization of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is production defined as in the context of operations management?

    <p>A process of combining various inputs to create an output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a significant factor affecting operations management?

    <p>Scarcity of resources and capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an operating system play in a computer?

    <p>Performs basic tasks such as process and memory management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of advances in computer and communication technologies?

    <p>Faster and better decision-making processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does production management encompass in a typical manufacturing environment?

    <p>Planning and controlling all production activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a main function of an operating system?

    <p>Conducting market analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software?

    <p>Integrates various business processes and information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one result of widespread use of email in business environments?

    <p>Enhanced communication efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Production and Operations Management

    • Production and operations management involves transforming an organization's resources into goods and services.
    • Production management focuses on creating products.
    • Operations management encompasses the production and delivery of products and services.

    What is Operations Management?

    • It's the process of converting an organization's inputs/resources into final goods or services using defined, controlled, and repeatable policies.
    • Policies are rules that add value to the final output.
    • Effective operations management ensures:
      • On-time deliveries
      • Optimized resources
      • Consistent quality
      • Seamless workflow
      • Increased productivity

    Four Types of Production

    • Job Production: Creating a unique product for each customer's specific needs, often called "jobbing" or "one-off production".
    • Batch Production: Producing identical groups of products simultaneously. The manufacturer determines the size of the batch and how often it's produced.
    • Mass Production/Flow Production: Using standardized designs, machinery, and assembly line techniques to produce large quantities of goods.
    • Continuous Production/Process Production: Traditionally used for high-volume, non-customized products such as paper, petrochemicals, or oil and gas, and essential products like electricity or water treatment.

    Organizational Model

    • Production and Operations Management (OM) is a crucial part of the organization alongside Finance, Sales, HRM, Marketing, MIS, Accounting, and Engineering.
    • Quality Assurance (QA) is closely linked to OM.

    Historical Evolution of Production Management

    • The Industrial Revolution (1700s):

      • Steam engine replaced manual labor, leading to factory systems.
      • Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" emphasized the benefits of labor specialization.
      • Eli Whitney (1790s): Developed interchangeable parts.
      • Textile Industry: The first major industry in the US.
      • 1800s: Gasoline engines and electricity further revolutionized production.
      • Mid-1800s: The factory system replaced cottage production.
    • Post-Civil War Period (1860s Onwards):

      • Significant expansion of production capabilities.
      • Growth in capital, workforce, and Western markets.
      • Development of a national transportation system.
    • Scientific Management (Late 1800s-Early 1900s):

      • Frederick Taylor: "Father of Scientific Management".
      • Implemented a system that focused on:
        • Determining individual worker strengths and abilities.
        • Time and motion studies to set production standards.
        • Standardized materials, methods, and work flow.
        • Careful selection and training of supervisors.
        • Incentive pay systems.
    • Ford Motor Company (1920s): Scientific Management in Action

      • Standardized product designs
      • Mass production
      • Low manufacturing costs
      • Mechanized assembly lines
      • Specialization of labor
      • Interchangeable parts
    • Human Relations and Behavioralism (1927-1932):

      • Hawthorne Studies: Revealed the impact of human factors on production.
      • Managers began to understand the psychological and social effects on workers.
      • Led to changes in management approaches towards employees.
    • Operations Research (World War II):

      • Military Operations Research Teams: Developed to manage complex resource allocation.
      • After the war, OR found applications in universities, industries, and government.
      • Helps managers make informed decisions when dealing with complex, high-stakes problems.
    • The Service Revolution (Post-World War II):

      • Rapid growth of services industries.
      • Services now account for over two-thirds of the US workforce and GDP.
      • Significant trade surplus in services.
      • Investment in office workers now surpasses factory worker investment.
      • Increased need for service operations management.
    • The Computer Revolution:

      • Explosive growth in computer and communication technologies.
      • Easy access to information.
      • Advancements in software applications like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
      • Widespread use of email.
      • More companies engaging in e-business through the internet.
      • Result: Faster, more effective decisions over longer distances.

    Factors Affecting Operations Management

    • Global competition
    • Quality, customer service, and cost challenges
    • Rapid advancement of technologies
    • Growth of the service sector
    • Social responsibility issues
    • Scarcity of capital and materials

    Concepts of Production

    • Production: Combining materials and intangible inputs (e.g., plans, knowledge) to create goods or services for consumption.
    • Production System: A computer program (often with artificial intelligence) that uses a set of rules to guide behavior, along with mechanisms to follow those rules.

    Production Management

    • The planning and control of all activities needed to produce a set of products.
    • For metalworking companies:
      • Includes product development, technological planning, and other essential functions.

    Operations Management

    • Designing and controlling the process of production, redesigning business operations to produce goods and services.

    Operating System

    • A software program that manages the computer's resources (CPU, memory, disk drives, etc.), creates a user interface, and executes and provides services for applications.
    • Its three main functions are:
      • Managing resources.
      • Establishing a user interface.
      • Executing and supporting applications.

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