Introduction to operations and supply chain management.ppt

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management ? 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall --- Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2/e --- Bozarth and Handfield, ISBN: 0131791036 Chapter 1, Slide 2 Chapter Objectives Be able to: ? Describe what the operations function is and why it is critical to anization ’ s survival. ? Describe what a supply chain is and how it relates to a anization ’ s operations function. ? Discuss what is meant by operations management and supply chain management. ? Identify some of the major operations and supply chain activities, as well as career opportunities in these areas. ? Make a case for studying both operations management and supply chain management. ? 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall --- Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2/e --- Bozarth and Handfield, ISBN: 0131791036 Chapter 1, Slide 3 Introduction ? Why study Operations and Supply Chain Management? ? Operations Management ? Supply Chain Management ? Important trends ? LeapFrog case study ? 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall --- Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2/e --- Bozarth and Handfield, ISBN: 0131791036 Chapter 1, Slide 4 Focus ? Key issues surrounding the design and ongoing management of these areas ? Common tools and techniques – Introduction to the SCOR model ? Analytical skills ( both qualitative and quantitative) Why Study Operations and Supply Chain Management? ? 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall --- Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2/e --- Bozarth and Handfield, ISBN: 0131791036 Chapter 1, Slide 6 Three Basic Truths I. Pervasiveness II. Interdependence III. Profitability and Survival ? 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall --- Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2/e --- Bozarth and Handfield, ISBN: 0131791036 Chapter 1, Slide 7 Pervasiveness anization must make a product or provide a service that someone values …………. Manufacturer. Retailer. Design firm. University. Health