OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

 Discussion- "Operations Management" 1-1 1/2 Paragraphs of substance for each answer. Use separate pages for each answer with the references below the corresponding work. No copying and pasting. Originality only.

“Supply Chain Management (SCM)”

1. Select three (3) problems that brick-and-mortar organizations face as they transition toward becoming virtual organizations. Debate whether the operations of virtual organizations exacerbate brick-and-mortar organizations’ existing problems or whether they create new problems. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.

"Evolution and Philosophy of Total Quality Management (TQM)"

2. Go to The Quality Register Website and review Dr. Edwards Deming’s 14 Principles located at http://www.qualityregister.co.uk/14principles.html. Next, select three (3) of Deming’s 14 points, and evaluate how each point is critical to the success of a TQM program. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.