Chapter 9 Flashcards

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system

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An interconnected and coordinated set of elements and processes that converts inputs to desired outputs

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value chain

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All the elements and processes that add value as raw materials are transformed into the final products made available to the ultimate customer.

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outsourcing

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Contracting out certain business functions or operations to other companies.

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value webs

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Multidimensional networks of suppliers and outsourcing partners.

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offshoring

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Transferring a part or all of a business function to a facility (a different part of the company or another company entirely) in another country.

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reshoring

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Bringing previously offshored operations back to their original location.

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supply chain

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A set of connected systems that coordinates the flow of goods and materials from suppliers all the way through to final customers.

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supply chain management (SCM)

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The business procedures, policies, and computer systems that integrate the various elements of the supply chain into a cohesive system

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inventory

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Goods and materials kept in stock for production or sale.

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inventory control

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Determining the right quantities of supplies and products to have on hand and tracking where those items are.

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procurement

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The acquisition of the raw materials, parts, components, supplies, and finished products required to produce goods and services.

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materials requirements planning (MRP)

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Planning system that works backward from a company’s sales forecasts to make sure it has enough of everything required to build goods or perform services in a timely manner, taking into account the firm’s inventory levels and production capacity.

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enterprise resource planning (ERP)

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Planning system that expands the MRP concept to address the needs of the entire organization, from manufacturing to sales to human resources.

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How does SCM help companies?

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Manage risks, Respond to customer needs, Manage business relationships, Promote sustainability through their supply chains

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production and operations management

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Overseeing all the activities involved in producing goods and services.

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productivity

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The efficiency with which an organization can convert inputs to outputs

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lean systems

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Systems (in manufacturing and other functional areas) that maximize productivity by reducing waste and delays.

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just-in-time (JIT)

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Inventory management in which goods and materials are delivered throughout the production process right before they are needed.

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customized production

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The creation of a unique good or service for each customer.

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mass production

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The creation of identical goods or services, usually in large quantities.

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mass customization

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A manufacturing approach in which part of the product is mass produced and the remaining features are customized for each buyer.

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capacity planning

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Establishing the overall level of resources needed to meet customer demand.

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critical path

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In a PERT network diagram, the sequence of operations that requires the longest time to complete.

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Gantt Chart

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Shows the order in which tasks must be completed

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Major decisions in operations management
Lean system design, Mass production, Facilities location and design, Forecasting and capacity planning, Scheduling
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scalability
The potential to increase production by expanding or replicating a business’s initial production capacity.
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Challenges in delivery of services
Perishability, Location constraints, Scalability, Performance variability, Customer involvement and service provider interaction
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quality
The degree to which a product or process meets reasonable or agreed-upon expectations.
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quality control
Measuring quality against established standards after the good or service has been produced and weeding out any defective products.
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quality assurance
A strategic approach of companywide policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that every product meets quality standards.
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total quality management (TQM)
An approach to quality assurance that encompasses every aspect of a company’s operations.
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statistical process control (SPC)
The use of random sampling and tools such as control charts to monitor the production process
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Six Sigma
A rigorous quality management program that strives to eliminate deviations between the actual and desired performance of a business system.
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ISO 9000
A globally recognized family of standards for quality management systems.
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Four major tool assuring quality
Continuous process improvement, Statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, ISO 9000
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Industry 4.0
The digital transformation of manufacturing, moving from automated factories to smart factories that emphasize the use of cyber-physical systems.