This course is “Operations Management For Competitive Advantage”. Please answer the following questions and strictly follow the requirements of “Guidelines for weekly Journals” in the PDF file.
Be sure to read the documents in PDF 1 before answering
200-250 words for each question
The most important grading requirement is: 10 pts
Easy to read entries reflect readings or research done well, are comprehensive, use personal examples and references when used, and relate directly to questions.
Week 7: How things are made
Please read the “1” pdf and answer the following questions
7G Manufacturing processes
Please research the following questions and provide evidence to support your answers. (PDF 1 page 22)
1. Think of one product and one service that you purchase from MTO and then one each from MTS, what are some major differences? Be specific.
2. What would be the best process for each of the following and why: mortgage applications, building 6 UCR learning centers in CA, LASIK eye surgery
3. Watch the class videos then answer the following:
(The video is in the link below, Answers to each question of 250 words or more)
1) What’s the problem and how can it be improved with I Love Lucy’s assembly line?
2) How can the Amish barn raising example be improved, other than using modern power tools?
Reference video given by professor
Product process matrix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m62whN6CWBM
Amish barn raising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cij5WEJzWy8
3-D printed home for sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj8kZ3llS5E
Spyce anyone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGXGQpVoj3I
Krispy Kreme Donuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UV8E7vWxhU
The Art of Teppanyaki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbp-kT6g8jE
I want Kura sushi!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWXO8H2gqwk
I love Lucy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kseo37Y4Pi4
FedEx Superhub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSZdKK14zgg
