Week 4 - 1 Flashcards
Operations management
The management of processes that convert inputs (such as labour materials and energy) into outputs (in the form of goods and services)
What is a Process?
´´A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular outcome or objective´´.
in other words….
Anything you do to turn one situation in to another through decisions or actions.
Suipou - a model of the logistics chain
Suppliers - supermarket Inputs - Ingredients Process - making it Outputs - sandwich finished Customers - eating the sandwich
Info
Requirements and resources, demand and time-bound planning
Suppliers
Providing resources and material to the Operational Process
Inbound
Resources and materials IN to the Operational Process (If inbound no changes, if raw materials (input) there might be changes)
Process Operation
The series of actions taken in order to achieve a particular goal/objective
Outbound
The good(s) or services that an Output of the Operational Process
Customers
The end-user or target of the Operational process and total Chain
Material Flow
Physical activity of inputs and transformation to outputs, end to end.
What is SCOR?
Supply Chain Organisation Reference Model
A framework that sets clear guidelines on the management of the key processes in the supply chain.
Scor - Plan
The supply chain strategy which aligns requirements with the resources available. Business and finance plans must be aligned and communicated.
Scor - Source
Meeting demand with effective procurement of goods by selecting suppliers, scheduling deliveries, and managing inventories.
Scor - Make
Producing what is required by effective production scheduling, manufacturing, testing, and packaging.
Scor - Deliver
Managing and fulfilling orders and transporting goods to the customer.
