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Assignment

Part 1 : Paper #1 (Chapters 1 - 4)

APA format is required. References should be listed immediately after the question that is being answered. Each question lists a minimum number of unique scholarly references; the textbook is considered one unique reference (per question) regardless of how many times it is used. All references should be from the years 2007 to present day.

1. What must companies focus on in order to survive in today's business environment? Use at least two unique references.Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

2. Read the case: Prime Bank of Massachusetts, available in the Operations Management textbook, Chapter 2. Develop a list of changes for the operations function that should be considered by the bank. Use at least one unique reference. Begin by identifying operations management decisions that would be involved in operating a bank, for example, layout of facility, staff, drive-through service. Then identify ways that they can be improved at Prime Bank in order to support the strategy focused on customer service. Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

3. In the product screening stage of new product development, what are some questions that may need to be explored by the operations function? By marketing? By finance?Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

4. Describe how consumers can use the Internet to shop in new ways. Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

Part 2 : Paper #2 (Chapters 5 - 8)

APA format is required. References should be listed immediately after the question that is being answered. Each question lists a minimum number of unique scholarly references; the textbook is considered one unique reference (per question) regardless of how many times it is used. All references should be from the years 2007 to present day.

1. Describe the foundation of Deming's "14 Points."Use at least two unique references.Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

2. Read the case: Katz Carpeting, available in the Operations Management textbook, Chapter 7. If production of standards and specials is separated, how different will JIT implementation be for production of the different products? Explain what would be needed in JIT implantation for both products. Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

3. Describe the two aspects to implementing the six-sigma concept.Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

4. Describe the ten guidelines for selecting forecasting software.Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

Part 3 : Paper #3 (Chapters 9 - 12)

APA format is required. References should be listed immediately after the question that is being answered. Each question lists a minimum number of unique scholarly references; the textbook is considered one unique reference (per question) regardless of how many times it is used. All references should be from the years 2007 to present day.

1. Describe some factors that contribute to the capacity of an emergency room, as measured by the number of patients served per day.Use at least two unique references.Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

2. What are the three steps in designing process layouts?Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

3. What are the characteristics of self-managed teams?Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

4. Describe advantages and disadvantages of periodic review systems.Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

Part 4 : Presentation (Chapters 1 - 16)

Using an organization that you currently work for or have worked for previously, create a PowerPoint presentation with the following slides:

1. Slide 1: Introduction of the organization

2. Slide 2: History of the organization

3. Slide 3: Your role within the organization

4. Slides 4 - 10: Describeseven of the following elements related to the organization (select 7 of 15)

a. Operations Strategy and Competiveness

b. Product Design and Process Selection

c. Supply Chain Management

d. Total Quality Management

e. Statistical Quality Control

f. Just-in-Time and Lean Systems

g. Forecasting

h. Capacity Planning and Facility Location

i. Facility Layout

j. Work System Design

k. Inventory Management

l. Aggregate Planning

m. Resource Planning

n. Scheduling

o. Project Management

5. Slide 11: Your overall thoughts of the organization

6. Slide 12: References for all slides

For additional content, use the notes view of PowerPoint to include details. Minimize pictures to those that are relevant to the content.