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Discussion Post: Operation Management- Processes, Facilities & Work Systems
In this module, you will learn about processes, facilities planning, and work systems. Regarding processes, you will focus on process selection, process strategies, and process layouts. Regarding facilities, you will focus on facilities layouts and product layouts. Finally, regarding work systems, the focus will be on quality of work life, job design, motion studies, work measurement, and operations strategy.
Learning Outcomes
I. Evaluate the strategic importance of process selection.
II. Examine the importance of process strategy.
III. Weigh the value of effective work design to the organization.
Task
Process Optimization According to Stevenson (2021), processes converting inputs into outputs are at the core of operations management and have strategic significance. Among the benefits of creating and using processes we can mention cost reduction, meeting customers' expectations, and streamlining business operations. For this discussion, do the following:
I. Identify what a business process is and discuss its benefits and disadvantages.
II. Consider yourself a business owner. Discuss a process for one aspect of your businesses' workflow. How many steps are in the process? How many people are in the process?