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What is operations management? |
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Differentiate among the terms operations, production, and manufacturing. |
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Compare and contrast a manufacturer versus a service provider in terms of operations management. |
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Who is involved in planning products? |
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In what industry would the fixed-position layout be most efficient? The process layout? The product layout? Use real examples. |
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What criteria do businesses use when deciding where to locate a plant? |
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What is flexible manufacturing? How can it help firms improve quality? |
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Define supply chain management and summarize the activities it involves. |
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Describe some of the methods a firm may use to control inventory. |
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When might a firm decide to inspect a sample of its products rather than test every product for quality? |
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