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1. Definition
5. Recent Trends
Definition of operations management
(OM)
To add value
Increase product value at each stage
Value added is the net increase between output product value and
input material value
The major
functional
areas must
interact to
achieve the
organization
goals
OM in Practice
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Responsibilities of Operations
Management
Planning Controlling
Projects Inventory
Scheduling Quality
Market share Costs
Plan for risk reduction, Motivating
plan B?
Financial
Forecasting
Psychological
Organizing
Degree of standardization
Subcontracting
Process selection
Recent Trends
Worker involvement