Operations and SCM Flashcards
1
Q
Define
Operations Management
Two components to the answer
A
- Design, operation and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm’s primary products and services
- Operations are a function or a system that transforms input into output of greater value
2
Q
Define
The core elements of Lean Production
Two elements to the answer
A
- Emphasizes elimination of waste (Overproduction, Waiting, Transporting, Processing, Inventory, Movement, Defects) and the continuous improvement of operations
- Eliminate waste ➡️ Increase flexibility ➡️ Smooth the flow ➡️ Continuous improvement
3
Q
Examples of Lean Production
Cellular Layouts
Define what they are
A
- How the work is laid out
- Manufacturing cells: Dissimilar machines brought together to manufacture a family of parts
- Cycle time is adjusted to match takt time by changing worker paths
4
Q
Examples of Lean Production
Flexible Resources
Define what that means
A
- Multi-functional workers perform more than one job
- General purpose machines perform several basic functions
- Takt-time is a pace at which production should take place to match customer demand
5
Q
Examples of Lean Production
Pull-System
Define what it is
A
The pull-system relies on customer requests to produce
6
Q
Examples of Lean Production
Kanban
Define what it is
A
- Card that corresponds to a standard quantity of production
- Contains part number, brief description, unit load, preceding station
