Research the definitions of various production and operations management

 

Module 1 DQ 1

 

Research the definitions of various production and operations management terms used in Lecture 1. Perform a literature search on one of these terms. Discuss how this term can impact the ability for an operation to be competitive in the 21st century. Do not use a term posted by another student.

 

Module 1 DQ 2

 

Describe the differences between productivity and its subcomponents (total measure productivity, partial measure productivity, and multifactor measure productivity) related to production and operations management success.

 

Module 2 DQ 1

 

Discuss an example of a work-related project that is able to be broken down into structure, tasks, subtasks, and work packages, and why project management in the form of a CPM/PERT chart would be cost effective.

 

Module 2 DQ 2

 

What are two reasons project management is not well done in corporations? Why? What are some specific examples?

 

Module 3 DQ 1

 

Describe the various types of time-series and associative forecasting models. Which types of organizations are each of these most applicable to, and why?

 

Module 3 DQ 2

 

Why is forecasting important in organizations, especially as related to understanding the relevant time horizon to develop a forecast against? What are some examples from industry?

 

Module 4 DQ 1

 

Describe the similarities and differences between TQM and Six Sigma quality-management techniques.

 

Module 4 DQ 2

 

Discuss the aspects of Total Quality Management (TQM) and how they apply in service- and product-based businesses.

 

 

 

MGT-455 | Process Design and Capacity Planning

 

Module 5 DQ 1

 

Discuss the four types of process strategies and give an example of each. Also, please share any personal industry experiences (if any) with each process strategy.

 

Module 5 DQ 2

 

Discuss the differences between utilization and efficiency as measures of system performance. Which (if any) is the most useful measure for an operations manager? Why?