OPM FINALS Flashcards
refers to the arrangement of departments, work centres, equipment, and resources within a facility to ensure an efficient flow of materials, workers, or customers through the system.
Layout
aims for a smooth flow of work, material, and information, with supporting objectives such as product/service quality, efficient use of space and workers, avoiding bottlenecks,
minimising material handling costs, reducing unnecessary movement, minimising production or service time,
and safety considerations.
Layout Planning
This is used for repetitive processing and achieves a smooth, rapid, high-volume flow using standardised operations. Equipment and workers are placed in the order of the* production sequence*, like
in an assembly line.
Product layout
A process where the product remains stationary, and workers, materials, and equipment are
moved as needed.
Fixed Position Layout
This is a blend of process, product, and fixed-position layouts, also called
“hybrid layouts”
Combinations Layout
A group of machines designed to handle intermittent processing requirements and produce a variety of similar products, offering routing and machine flexibility
Flexible Manufacutring System
This involves using computer, controlled machinery and automation systems in manufacturing products. It combines technologies like
computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Involves organising the
service environment to meet customer needs and
ensure smooth operations
Service layout
This refers to the unique qualities of employees that set them
apart from a company’s systems and procedures
Competitive Advantage in HR
involves determining staffing policies that deal with employment stability, work
schedules and work rules.
Labour Planning
the process of organising responsibilities and duties to help the company reach its objectives while enhancing employee satisfaction and motivation.
Job Design
The study of how people interact with other components of systems. It is derived from the
Greek words “ergo” (work) and “nomos” (law), thus meaning “The Laws of Work”
Ergonomics
A _________uses technologies to share information about organisational processes visually,
making human and machine performance safer, more precise, and reliable
Visual Workplace
The sets rules for hiring and firing, working hours, employee benefits, and labour union
membership. It includes regulations that protect workers and set the conditions of their employment, or measurements of how long it takes a worker to complete a task
Labour Standards
The process of* estimating the time needed to complete a task* at a defined level of proficiency.
Work Measurements
a network of organisations involved in producing and delivering a product or service, sometimes called a value chain. It includes facilities like warehouses, factories, processing and distribution
centres, retail outlets and office
Supply Chain
purchasing department obtains materials, supplies, and services.
Procurement
plans, implements, and controls the efficient flow and storage of goods.
Logistics Management
designs and analyses a supply chain to identify potential improvements
Supply Chain Modeling
means keeping the right amount of goods to meet demand. Inventory location
(centralized vs. decentralized) affects costs and efficiency. Inventory velocity refers to how fast goods move
through the supply chain
Inventory Management
Described as the effect is when small changes in customer demand cause bigger changes in inventory levels further up the supply chain.
The Bullwhip Effect
involves defining criteria, assessing suppliers, building relationships, diversifying the supplier
base, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and establishing feedback mechanisms
Supplier Selection
the stock of goods a business holds to meet future demand
Inventory
The ideal order quantity to minimise inventory costs. It aims to prevent financial obstruction and excessive storage costs
Economic Order Quantity
