Last assignment
1. Define operations management and describe its application within manu-
facturing and service organizations.
2. Explain today’s partnership approach to supply chain management.
3. Summarize considerations in designing facilities layout.
4. Explain about new technologies used for manufacturing and service opera- tions, and explain what is meant by lean manufacturing.
5. Explain why small inventories are preferred by most organizations and describe just-in-time inventory management.
6. Identify ways in which information technology has transformed the manager’s job.
7. Describe different types of IT systems used in today’s organizations and how they support daily operations and decision making.
8. Summarize the key components of e-business and explain common e-business strategies.