Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

This 8-page paper discusses how organizational management might work in a small business enterprise. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that is based on the case study of GE in Anthony and Govindarajan's book, Management Control Systems, 10th ed. The paper discusses GE's concept of profitability as it was explained in the 1950s and 1960s. The second part discusses if factors not included in the profitability description could be measured ...

A 6 page paper that discusses adopting Total Quality Management principles in three sectors: manufacturing, service and non-profit. The examples for each industry are: Boeing, Starbucks and a library, respectively. The paper ends with a matrix that illustrates the commonalities and differences of using TQM between and among these three sectors. 1 Matrix Table ...

This 14 page paper looks at the importance of quality and how it may be measured in a service organization using the example of a logistics firm offering heavy equipment moving services. The concept of quality and how it may be applied, identification of a model to measure services and potential method for improving services ...

This 8 page paper looks at the concept of supply chain management, what it is and a strategy involved and then applies this to the Malaysian car manufacturer Perodua examining the way in which they operate and manage the supply chain. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 24 page paper looks the way a company may seek to improve operating efficiency by undertaking better inventory control, focusing on aspects of ordering. The writer looks at the issue of inventory management, considers how or why some firms may not see just-in-time management as a viable. The use of Economic Order Quantity is ...

A 3 page paper that discusses external factors, i.e., PEST Analysis, for each Honda and Harley. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper presents 10 quality management initiatives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper is an examination of the supply chain and logistics management at the fast food chain McDonalds. The paper introduces the firm, considers the concept of the supply chain and how tit may be managed to create value and then looks at the way that McDonalds manages the supply chain, including the ...

This 9-page paper is a case study of Mattel Inc.'s recall some years ago of toys because of lead paint. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15-page paper is a case analysis about Microsoft's Xbox gaming system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 13 page paper looks concept of project risk management theory, and the way in which project risk management may take place in order to apply the theory to an ongoing project; the London CrossRail project, to consider the way in which theory may be translated into practical consideration for a complex project. The bibliography ...

This 3-page paper examines control mechanisms that have helped FedEx achieve success with its logistics chain. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper explains how a materials management plan can be put together for a hospital. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of motivating employees. The value of job satisfaction and how to achieve it is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on how Clorox products get through a distribution system. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at two articles concerning change within an organization using the DMAIC process, where there are stages to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control the change. The use of the process within a hospital and a call center outlined, compared and contrasted. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5-page paper provides an overview of total quality management. Also included are some examples of TQM implementation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper explains what is meant by the planning, and considers the way he takes place in different types of organization, looking at various approaches, including pure strategies, mixed strategies the use of linear programming and consideration of the transportation problem. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

AThis 32 page paper is based on a book Quick Response Manufacturing a Companywide Approach to Reducing Lead Times, and presents a paper that explains the different stages required in the implementation of quick response manufacturing, examining the background of the strategy and how as value and then looking at the changes which would be ...

This 8-page paper discusses supply chain management and trends. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 16-page paper focuses on the employee element at the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd., discussing the importance of employee strategic plans and operational systems. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the importance of each of these factors at Happy Hospital. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper traces the development and evolution of general systems theory, which was first published by Ludwig von Bertalanffy. The ideas, concepts and applications as well as key theory developers are traced in the paper. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper presents a flowchart illustrating the claims adjudication process for medical insurance claims, and briefly describes the different stages of that process. The bibliography cites 2 sources.