OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

Operations Management Discussion

The discussion answer(s) must be 1-1 1/2 paragraphs of substance with all references cited in APA format. No copying and pasting of work previously done for someone else. 

1. “Resource Planning” 

Please respond to the following:

Go to the following website and read the article on ERP Software Suppliers located at http://www.exforsys.com/tutorials/erp/erp-software-suppliers.html. Next, analyze three to four (3-4) benefits of the ERP, and then select an ERP vendor. Determine two to three (2-3) factors that contributed to the selected vendor having improved productivity.

2. “Operations Management” 

Explain how this course has impacted your knowledge in operations management, and then determine which of the areas below significantly affected your understanding on how operations strategy supports the business strategy.

Understanding Operations Management

Operation Strategy and Competitiveness

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Evolution and Philosophy of Total Quality Management (TQM)

Just-in-Time (JIT)

Six Sigma and Acceptance Sampling

Capacity Planning

Work System Design

Inventory Management

Resource Planning