Operations Managment

INTRODUCTION

Start with A brief introduction (100 words). This shall include but not limited to describing your business mission, competitive dimensions, order qualifiers, order winners, products, and markets.

BUSINESS PROCESS

Describe the process in 200 words. Construct a flow chart for the order fulfillment process. Talk about the rational for adopting such a process as opposed to other alternatives. Discuss the challenges you may face with the adopted process.

FACILTY LOCATIONS

In 200 words, identify the different factors that you are going to consider when choosing facility locations (Warehouses). Use the Factor weighting method, to show how you chose your locations.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL

In 200 words, Decide on a proper (cost effective) distribution and transportation model and illustrate. Discuss your choice (why this model).

LEAN OPERATION

In 200 words, what type of Wastes do you envision in your business, according to the lean operation concepts? How do you plan to eliminate those Wastes?

SIX SIGMA

In 200 words, identify one single quality metric that you need to improve, and apply the DMAIC approach. Illustrate with the corresponding Six Sigma control charts and necessary diagrams. Make logical assumptions pertaining to the mean and standard deviations of the quality metric.

CONCLUSION

Include your conclusion remarks in this section (100 words).