Help with a team project related to operation management

Class Group Project – DUE May 9th 2017

· Objective

· To bring together the elements of the class and solidify the understanding so that you can use the information in your careers more effectively

· Instructions

· Identify a company where you see gaps, or they are struggling in some manner relative to Operations Management.

 

· Incorporate elements from class to improve an area you see as lacking. Identify clearly the issue at hand, then generate a solution based on your knowledge gained

 

· Develop a short abstract on your project

 

· You will develop a written project (5-7 pages), and a short 20 min presentation

· Clearly state the current situation

· Identify the elements in question

· Formulate a solution based on what you have learned in class

 

· The project must include at least 2 aspects of these major elements that were discussed in class:

· Product Life Cycle Optimization

· Business Process Management

· Supply Chain Management

· Product & Process Design

 

· It must include also include 5 additional elements picked from the listing below: (List subject to change) Pick 3 please

 

Supplier Mgt	Virtual Mfg	Scheduling	Factory Layout and Workflow	IPTs
Technology	Factory Processes	SCM Design	Procurement	Lean Systems
Design for X	Facilities Design	Global Supply Chain	Environment and Safety	Process Optimization
Innovation	Manufacturing Plan	Inventory Mgt	Additive Mfg	Product Optimization

 

· Abstracts are due March 21. The sooner you give them to me, the faster I can correct if need be.