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This chapter provides an introduction to operations management and explores the operations performed by Starbucks. It delves into the transformation process, inputs, outputs, and the goal of satisfying customers. It also emphasizes the importance of adding value, managing processes efficiently, and fulfilling shareholder value.
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BUAD306 Chapter 1 – Introduction to Operations Management
Operations Process Transformation Process Inputs Outputs GOAL: Satisfying customers GOAL: Profit Value Add – difference of VALUE of inputs and VALUE of outputs Role of Operations is to ADD VALUE.
Evolution of the Process Evolve based on back from where??? Transformation Process Inputs Outputs • Want to add value to transformation process • Continually improve, meet/exceed customer needs • Improve the process: decrease costs, improved efficiencies, etc.
Transformation Process • Physical • Logistical • Exchange • Physiological • Psychological • Informational
Related “Stuff” Materials Suppliers Schedules People Transformation Process Inputs Outputs Demand Cost Considerations Technology Design
Related Functions Inventory Mgt Capacity Planning Decision-making Location Selection Transformation Process Inputs Outputs Forecasting Managing Quality Project Mgt Materials/Supppliers
Process Management • Processes enable delivery of product and services to customers on a consistent basis • Need to manage these process to ensure: • Efficiency • Cost effectiveness • Fulfillment of demand (ongoing) • Fulfillment of shareholder value
Product Design Factors • Time to Market • Availability of Technology • Skills/Coordination of Design Staff • Design for Operations/Manufacturing • Quality • Customer Service/Support • Environmental Impact • Government Compliance • Costs
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Operations Systems • Wide variation is possible depending on the business: Standardized Output Customized Output Custom Individual Units Continuous Output Single, Large-Scale Implementation Tangible Output Intangible Output
Why is Ops Important? • No matter the business function, operations impacts…you will need proven models and techniques to identify best solutions!! • Finance – Profit forecasts… • Accounting – Cost forecasts… • Marketing – New product launches, product development… • HR – Staffing, training… • MIS – data-driven analysis, CRM…
Are these skills important for business success? • Efficiency focus • Cost containment • Creative/Effective product development • Supplier relations • Problem solving • Data Analysis • Quality Focus