OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

Discussions (3) - "Operations Management" Must be 1-1 1/2 Paragraphs of substance with 1 or more references. Use separate pages for each discussion answer with the references directly below the corresponding work. No copying and pasting of previous work done for someone else, original work only.

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

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(attachment below), and evaluate how each point is critical to the success of a TQM program. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.

2."Just-in-Time (JIT)" 

Develop three (3) examples that illustrate how a manufacturing company or a service company of your choice uses JIT, and then determine three to four (3-4) benefits of JIT for that particular organization. Discuss how the JIT concept differs between manufacturing and service companies. Provide specific examples to support your rationale. 

3. "Six Sigma and Acceptance Sampling"

Using the Six Sigma Approach (DMAIC), provide an example situation that utilizes the five-step plan, and determine three to four (3-4) challenges you may encounter using this approach. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.