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OPS 571 Week 1 Individual Assignment Process Design Matrix and

Summary
OPS 571 Week 1 Quiz
OPS 571 Week 1 DQ 1
OPS 571 Week 1 DQ 2
OPS 571 Week 2 Individual Assignment Process Designs and Suppl
y Chains Presentation
OPS 571 Week 2 Learning Team Reflection
OPS 571 Week 2 Quiz
OPS 571 Week 2 DQ 1

OPS 571 Final Exam Guide(New)

1. Which of the following is considered a major process flow struct

ure? Lead Time Fabrication Lean Manufacturing Project 2. IS
O audits result in certifications that are done by first, second, or thi
rd parties. Which of the following result in the best certification of
a firm? Certification is sought by any firm assuming they pay ann
ual dues. 2nd Party where a customer audits its supplier 3rd P
arty where a qualified national or international standards/certifyi
ng agency serves as an auditor 1st Party where a firm audits its
elf against

OPS 571 Final Exam Guide

1) __________ is when the activities in the stage must stop because t
here is no place to deposit the item just completed
A. Buffering
B. Blocking
C. Starving

OPS 571 Week 1 DQ 1

What are process flow structures? What structure does your organi
zation rely on the most? How effective has the structure been in ac
hieving organizational goals?

OPS 571 Week 1 DQ 2

What are some factors that affect global business processes? How
would these factors affect development of new processes? How ar
e those factors different from those that affect local business proc
ess development?

OPS 571 Week 1 Individual Assignm

ent Process Design Matrix and Sum
mary (New)

Complete the Process Design Matrix.

Write an executive summary identifying appropriate design approa
ches for a selected product and service.
Pick one service with which you are familiar. Complete three to fiv
e line items such as production line, self-service, or personal attent
ion approach, on the Process Design Matrix.
Pick one product with which you are familiar. Complete three to fi
ve line items such as Job shop, batch, assembly line, or continuous
flow approach, on the Process Design Matrix.
Required Elements:
No more than 700 words

OPS 571 Week 1 Quiz (New)

QUIZ 1

1)
Why is the planning phase often referred to as phase 0 (Zero)
of the generic product development process?
2)
If an automotive service center has an issue with a car not be
ing clean when retumed to a customer, the poka-yoke corrective

OPS 571 Week 2 DQ 1

Week 2 Discussion Question 1

What is the learning curve and how can it be applied? Would the le
arning curve be appropriate for your organization? Explain your an
swer

OPS 571 Week 2 DQ 2

Week 2 Discussion Question 2

What is Six Sigma? What are the advantages and disadvantages for
implementing Six Sigma in your organization? Analyze special consi
derations and possible constraints of implementing Six Sigma in an
international business

OPS 571 Week 2 Individual Assignm

ent Process Designs and Supply Ch
ains Presentation (New)

This is part one of a two part assignment starting with an introduct

ory look at process design and supply chains.
Identify a company with which you are familiar. This could be you
r place of employment, a car wash, a yard service company, and so
forth.
Create an MS PowerPoint

OPS 571 Week 2 Learning Team Refl

ection (New)

Select a manufacturing organization the team members are familia

r with.
Review the company's website and other available information and
answer the following:
What type of process design do they use: Make to Order, Make to S
tock, or Batch?
What are two items regarding the manufacturing process related t
o the organization that the team finds unique or interesting?
Prepare a 350- to 1,050-word paper detailing the findings of your d
iscussion.

OPS 571 Week 2 Quiz (New)

QUIZ 2
1)
Which of the following consulting tools are used in the cost i
mpact and payoff analysis stage in the operations consulting proce
ss?
2)
Which of the following is a situation that likely will yield econ
omies of scale?
3)
Which of the following is a key metric associated with value st
ream mapping>
4)
An advantage of a make-to stock process is which of the follo
wing?
5)
Which of the following is one of the major types of stakehold
ers impacted by most consulting projects?
6)
Which of the following terms refers to a spe

OPS 571 Week 3 DQ 1

Week 3 Discussion Question 1

What is a safety stock and when should it be used? How have safet
y stocks been used in a global organization with which you are fam
iliar? Were they relied upon appropriately?

OPS 571 Week 3 DQ 2

Week 3 Discussion Question 2

TOC advocates exploiting process bottlenecks. What does this mea
n? Provide at least two examples in business where this can be don
e effectively.

OPS 571 Week 3 Individual Assignm

ent Process Designs and Supply Ch
ains Presentation Part 2 (New)

Create an MS PowerPoint Presentationin which you evaluate the c

urrent state of the process you selected in Week Two and summari
ze the proposed future state.
Required Elements:
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the process selected in
Week Two using the data collected.
Determine areas for improvement
Design an improved process flow chart using an appropriate tool.
Summarize two items from this improved process. Include an expl
anation of how these items could be used in your personal or prof
essional life to improve a proce

OPS 571 Week 3 Learning Team Refl

ection (New)
Discuss the following:
What is the chase strategy?
Identify 2-3 companies that might use the chase strategy
What are some of the challenges associated with using the chase st
rategy and why?
Prepare a 350- to 1,050-word paper detailing the findings of your d
iscussion.

OPS 571 Week 3 Quiz (New)

QUIZ 3
1)
The text mentions several common approaches to use when
developing strategy to close a capacity gap (where utilization of a r
esource exceeds capacity available). Which of the following is amo
ng the common approaches mentioned?
2)
Which of the following is considered a pure production planni
ng strategy?
3)
Which of the following is an input to the master production s
chedule (MPS)?
4)
Which of the following is an input necessary to run an MRP Pr
ogram
5)
Which of the following is an essential resource

OPS 571 Week 4 DQ 1

Week 4 Discussion Question 1

How does capacity planning differ in service and manufacturing or
ganizations?

OPS 571 Week 4 DQ 2

Week 4 Discussion Question 2

What role does supply chain management play for organizations s
eeking to gain the competitive advantage? Would it be advantageo
us for your organization to focus its efforts on improving its supply
chain?

OPS 571 Week 4 Quiz (New)

QUIZ 4
1) The vertical axis on a Gantt chart is usually which of the followi
ng?
2) Consulting firms typically use which of the following techniques
to plan and monitor the engagements of the firm or specific projec
ts?
3) Which of the following identifies a key principle of reengineering
?
4) An example of a graphic project report utilized within project ma
nagement is:
5) Which of the following would be the result

OPS 571 Week 4 Team Assignment

Supply Chain Design Paper (New)

Review the Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization.

Write a paper of no more than 1,400-words that includes the follo
wing:
Determine Riordan's manufacturing strategy (chase, level, or comb
ination) and explain its benefits
Create a process flow diagram for the electric fan supply chain
Select two metrics to evaluate performance of the electric fan supp
ly chain
Describe the supplier relationship and the effects on the supply ch
ain. As part of this consider the following:

OPS 571 Week 5 DQ 1

Week 5 Discussion Question 1

Does your organization use an enterprise resource planning (ERP)
systems? If so does your organization rely on it and what influence
does globalization have on your ERP? If not choose an ERP system
and discuss why you believe this system can help your organizatio
n to improve efficiency and performance.

OPS 571 Week 5 DQ 2

Week 5 Discussion Question 2

What role does competitive intelligence play in international busin
ess forecasting? Which qualitative techniques are most affected by
international differences?

OPS 571 Week 5 Individual Assignm

ent Project Management Recomme
ndation (New)

Review the Project Management email.

Write an email response in which you address the following points:
Determine which project might be implemented and why (e.g. feasi
bility study, breakeven analysis, etc).
Describe the five phases of a project
Describe the key deliverables associated with the selected project
(s).
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

OPS 571 Week 5 Learning Team Refl

ection (New)
Discuss the following:
What are TQM and ISO?
How might TQM and ISO be used to improve an organization?
What are the benefits and challenges each?
What is the role of a Quality Control department in relation to eith
er TQM or ISO?
Prepare a 350- to 1,050-word paper detailing the findings of your
discussion.

OPS 571 Week 5 Quiz (New)

QUIZ 5

1)
What is one analytical tool common to all quality improveme
nt programs?
2)
A fishbone diagram might be found in which DMAIC category
?
3)
What is the international quality management standard for q
uality management and assurance that is primarily concerned with
quality of air, water and soil?
4)
What is a reason that a company may pursue ISO-9000 certifi
cation

OPS 571 Week 6 DQ 1

Week 6 Discussion Question 1

What criteria must be used when considering where to locate a fac
ility in the global business environment? What criteria does your or
ganization consider when deciding the location of a facility?

OPS 571 Week 6 DQ 2

Week 6 Discussion Question 2

What are the factors that affect international logistics? Which facto
r is the most important in your current industry and why?

OPS 571 Week 6 Quiz (New)

QUIZ 6
1)
According to Goldratt, which of the following is defined as an
y resource whose capacity is less than the demand placed on it?
2)
A bottleneck in a manufacturing process may be targeted and
eliminated by employing which of the following?
3)
Which of the following is focusing step

OPS 571 Week 6 Team Assignment

Process Improvement Presentation
(New)

Create an 8-10 slide MS PowerPoint presentation with detailed spe

aker notes. Include the following:
Identify which ISO standards apply to Riordan Manufacturing
Using the Six Sigma DMAIC process, develop a new process design
for the production of the Riordan electric fans. Be sure to take adv
antage of any global opportunities available to Riordan, such as lo
wer labor costs.

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