2. Operations Manager- the person responsible for supervising the production of goods and services for the company.
7 activities of the operations manager
Choosing the production process
Selecting the production location
Designing production workers’ jobs
Planning daily production operations
Controlling cost
Monitoring inventories

3. Operating system- consists of the process & activities needed to produce goods or services.
CONTINUOUS-FLOW SYSTEMS- operating systems that function all the time, regardless of customer orders
INTERMITTENT-FLOW SYSTEMS- operating systems that operate only when an order needs to be filled.

4. Computer Technology for Operations Management
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)- software and technology that creates a virtual product that can be changed and enhanced before actual production.
CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)- technology that analyzes performance of a product under certain conditions.
CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)- Robotics to perform tasks.
CIM (Computer-Integrated Manufacturing)- technology for all manufacturing operations to make be best product possible.
*5 ASPECTS
1. Conception
2. Design/Development
3. Production
4. Marketing
5. Product Support

5. SITE SELECTION- the process of locating the optimal production site Facilities Layout- the floor plan of the building to maximize production Materials-handling system- the network that receives, stores, and movers materials between processing points within a factory.

6. TYPES OF LAYOUTS
PRODUCT- groups equipment and staff based on the various steps involved in producing a product.
PROCESS- groups equipment and staff that perform similar functions.
FIXED-POSITION- when a product is too large to move and remains in one place.

7. 11.2 JOB DESIGN & PLANNING of individuals is supposed to perform.
JOB DESIGN- describes the work an individual or group
of individuals is supposed to perform.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Skill variety
Task identity
Task significance
Autonomy
Feedback

8. 3 Components of Production Planning
Aggregate production planning
Resource allocation (how to use supplies)
Activity scheduling
Aggregate Production Planning- uses an organizations resources to produce enough goods or services to meet demand.
The entire process from start to finish.
Activity scheduling- creating a detailed production timetable

9. ONLINE RESEARCH – Page 4A/4B
Operations Management, Project Management,
& SWOT analysis