Operations Management Practical Problem

OM (Operations Management) Practical Project Problems- are applications of OM principles and theories, often using specific OM tools applied to real world OM activities.

Practical Operations Management Problems Examples of each Tool in use are attached to the appropriate assignment page.

OM Practical Problem II

Process Flow Chart Example:

Diagram a process that is used at work in the organization you described in Part I. Include a flow chart of it. Elements included:

1. Bottlenecks

2. Inventory

3. WIP

4. Storage

5. Materials

6. Resources (inputs)

7. Products, services or tasks completed

8. Summary

9. Improvements suggested

Note on Flow Charts:

You can use a graphic program or Word Tools (Smart Art, Word Art, Symbol, Shape, Clip Art) to create a simple flow chart. Here is an example from Microsoft (Office) Word for Mac: 1. Click on the Insert Tab at the top of your Document: 2. Click on SmartArt:

3. From the drop down menu, choose Process:

I chose: Vertical Process

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2. You can use the Smart Art Menu to add, delete, move or edit boxes.

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4. To add text, click inside a box. Good Luck!