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Production and Operations Management

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Overseeing all the activities involved in producing goods and services

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Productivity

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The efficiency with which an organization can convert inputs to outputs

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Lean Systems

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Systems that maximize productivity by reducing waste and delays

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Just-in-Time (JIT)

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Inventory management in which goods and materials are delivered throughout the production process right before they are needed

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Mass Production

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The creation of identical goods or services, usually in large quanitites

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Customized Production

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The creation of a unique good or service for each customer

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Mass Customization

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A manufacturing approach in which part of the product is mass produced and the remaining features are customized for each buyer

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Capacity Planning

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Establishing the overall level of resources needed to meet customer demanad

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Scheduling (Supply Chain)

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Determining how long each operation takes and deciding which tasks are done in which order

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Critical Path

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In a Pert network diagram, the sequence of operations that requires the longest time to complete

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PERT Network Diagram

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Program Evaluation and Review Technique that helps managers identify the optimal sequencing of activities, the expected time for project completion, and the best use of resources

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