Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

This 5 page paper considers how ISO 9000 and ISO 1400 may be used as a tool to introduce and attain total quality management in a company. The paper outlines what is meant by TQM and then considers who it may attain the goals with the use of the ISO marks. The bibliography cites ...

This 10 page paper responds to four questions. The first discuses economies of scale and centralized procurement procedures. The second discusses change and the procurement process, emphasizing overcoming resistance. The next discusses how information technology affects supply management. The last section comments on a person moving from a job in local authority procurement to ...

A 6 page review of three chapters from Lee G. Bolman and Terrance E. Deal's book. This paper reviews Chapters 15, 16, and 17, summarizing the main points and applying them to real life situations presented by the authors. No additional sources are listed.

This 10 page paper addresses four questions. Assessing supplier relationships for improvement; price versus total cost of ownership; Taguchi's model and quality management; and integrating a large supply chain. Examples are provided throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at two case studies supplied by the student, develops a project schedule with the critical path identified and then looks at cost issues. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the many factors that influence organizational culture. These factors include both external and internal considerations. The author illustrates these points with a brief look at the airline industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student with the need to schedule machine hours for a two stage job. He paper shows how this may be undertaken and looks at different systems that could be used to develop scheduling if more machines were introduced. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 7 page paper looms a three examples of how different TQM tools have been used to improve customers’ satisfaction by a range of firms. The paper looks at a manufacturing firm, a firm offering an after sakes service and a not for profit organization. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 10 page paper examines various managerial theories and takes a look at the admonition that a risk or security manager also needs to be an I.T. expert. The Barings Bank case is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing considerations a 600-bed hospital must make in determining the optimum order for surgical and exam latex gloves from an operations management perspective. No sources listed.

Prices in the gas industry are gradually increasing, at the same time the prices are seasonal increasing at tie of peak demand. This 48 page paper looks at how gas companies, who may be unable to pass price volatility onto their customers may be able to manage the supply chain in order to create more ...

A 5 page paper. Change occurs in organizations at increasing speed. Change is essential for any company to maintain a competitive advantage. This paper identifies and discusses why people resist change in organizations. The writer then provides different approaches to overcoming resistance and when to use these approaches. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at factory gate prices, collaborative planning, forecasting replenishment and RFID and how they relate to marketing, supply chain management and the environment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins by pointing out some of the differences between TQM (Total Quality Management) and Six Sigma. The paper includes how and where Six Sigma began, what the term 'sigma' means, and what Six Sigma means in terms of defects per million. The writer explains and discusses the Six Sigma ...

This 5 page paper reviews two chapters in Lee Roy Beach's book, Leadership and the Art of Change. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses the aerospace industry, in general, and The Boeing Company, in particular. Factors in the external environment that are addressed include adjacent industries, technology factors, the competition in the industry, suppliers, and labor at Boeing. The writer includes comments on the intense rivalry between Boeing and Airbus. Bibliography lists 12 ...

This 5 page paper evaluates the possibility of enhancing Boeing's customer service system. The concept of lean manufacturing is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Global trade is increasing disproportionately with global output. This means more trade and more goods being moved around. Logistically this causes a range of problems such as increased pollution, inefficient use of travelled miles and waste causing the potential for costs to increase. This 22 page paper examines the problems and protects fro logistics management ...

A 3 page paper discussing means of measuring for quality. Measurement can be oriented toward function or financial results. In terms of function, the organization can assess product quality and reliability; it can assess the level of waste it generates in the production process; it can ask customers. The paper discusses benchmarking, ...

A 3 page paper discussing how a candy store manager might deal with three very different employees and the leadership theory that best fits the situation with each individual. The paper includes discussion of situational leadership, contingency theory and leader-member exchange. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines a hypothetical example to figure how to do an organizational needs assessment. Two appendices are included to demonstrate what a sample questionnaire and interview question sheet might look like. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing options available to a toothpaste factory for optimizing its production floor layout for more efficient operation based on an online simulation. No sources listed.

This 14 page paper examines fire safety in ga s plants. The paper identifies the root causes of fires, analysis the fire risks, and risks associated with fire and looks at the way that these may be managed. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

A 4 page review of two chapters from Lee G. Bolman and Terrance E. Deal's book. This paper reviews Chapters 9 and 10, summarizing the main points and applying them to real life situations presented by the authors. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page paper explores this business and includes several categories which are Safety, Operations, Environment, Technology, Financial and the Economy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.