Operations management

(noun)

Management of processes that transform inputs into goods and services that add value for the customer.

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(noun)

An area of management concerned with overseeing, designing, controlling the process of production, and redesigning business operations in the production of goods and/or services.

Related Terms

  • tactic
  • strategy
  • operation

Examples of Operations management in the following topics:

  • Designing the Operation

    • Operations management is a strategic function in organizations that adds value to customers and allows businesses to successfully produce goods and deliver services.
    • Operations management and planning are common in industries such as the airlines, manufacturing companies, service provider organizations, the military, and government.
    • Some examples of management and planning include:
    • Operations management touches upon multiple areas of a business, from engineering and research & development, to human resources and accounting.
    • Operations management plays a key role in the success in airline companies.
  • Operations Management

    • Operations management is the management of processes that transform inputs into goods and services that add value for the customer.
    • Operations management is the management of processes that transform inputs into goods and services that add value for the customer.
    • The goal of operations management is to maximize efficiency while producing goods and services that effectively fulfill customer needs.
    • For example, if an organization makes furniture, some of the operations management decisions involve the following:
    • Operations is one of the three strategic functions of any organization.
  • Operations-Management Tools

    • Six Sigma and Lean are two popular operations-management theories that help managers improve the efficiency of their production processes.
    • Operations management is a type of management that oversees, designs, and controls a company's production processes.
    • Operations managers are responsible for ensuring that business operations are efficient, both in terms of conserving resources and in terms of meeting customer requirements.
    • They manage the process that converts inputs (materials, labor, and energy) into outputs (goods and services).
    • Lean and Six Sigma are the two main tools for managers in operations management.
  • What is operations management?

    • Operations management is the management of processes that transform inputs into goods and services that add value for the customer.
    • The goal of operations management is to maximize efficiency while producing goods and services that effectively fulfill customer needs.
    • For example, if an organization makes furniture, some of the operations management decisions involve the purchasing of wood and fabric, the hiring and training of workers, the location and layout of the furniture factory, and the purchase of cutting tools and other fabrication equipment.
  • Introduction

    • understand three of the most important operations management practices: Total Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, and Just-in-Time/Lean Operations
  • Managing Organizational Diversity

    • Managing diversity and inclusion in organizations is a critical management responsibility in the modern, global workplace.
    • Management may encounter significant challenges in incorporating diverse perspectives in group settings, but managing this diversity in the workplace is essential to success.
    • There are a number of management-strategy models to consider in this pursuit.
    • When failures in diversity management occur, managers must be accountable in taking corrective action.
    • Upper management and departmental managers are not the only individuals involved in diversity management, however.
  • Operating Expenses, Non-Operating Expenses, and Net Income

    • Operating expenses and non operating expenses are deducted from revenue to yield net income.
    • In real estate, operating expenses comprise costs associated with the operation and maintenance of an income-producing property, including property management fees, real estate taxes, insurance, and utilities.
    • Operating expenses, non operating expenses and net income are three key areas of the income statement.
  • Day-to-Day Needs

    • Operating cash flow refers to the daily cash inflows and outflows generated from business revenues earned, excluding certain costs.
    • Operating cash flow refers to the amount of cash a company generates from the revenues it brings in, excluding costs associated with long-term investment on capital items or investment in securities.
    • Cash flow forecasting or cash flow management is a key aspect of the financial management of a business, because planning for future cash requirements can help to avoid a liquidity crisis in the business.
    • As a result, it is essential that management forecast (predict) what is going to happen to cash flow to make sure the business has enough to survive.
  • Types of International Business Operations

  • Operations

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