Operations Management Supply Chain Course Business managers view operations layout and design from a global perspective and consider layout and...

Operations Management & Supply Chain Course

Business managers view operations layout and design from a global perspective and consider layout and design from both an annual and strategic approach. Certain critical path products and services require strategic sourcing. Operations layout is often the central theme of Lean Six Sigma management practices.

In this discussion consider and respond to the following questions(Include resources):

• How does layout and process design impact efficiency?
• Analyze and discuss present day assembly line balancing.
• Analyze and discuss U-shaped and virtual manufacturing cells.
• What purpose do service scapes play in retail operations?
• How do signs, symbols, and artifacts play a role in service based layouts?