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Operations management is the area of management that is concerned with the design,

planning, control, and improvement of an organization's internal processes and systems.


Some key concepts in operations management include:

Process design: This refers to the process of designing and implementing the systems and
processes that an organization uses to produce goods and services.

Capacity planning: This refers to the process of determining the amount of resources (such
as equipment, labor, and materials) that an organization needs to meet its production and
service delivery goals.

Inventory management: This refers to the process of managing the flow of materials and
goods in and out of an organization, including decisions about how much to order, how
often to order, and how much to store.

Quality management: This refers to the process of ensuring that an organization's products
and services meet or exceed customer expectations. This includes the use of quality control
and quality assurance techniques.

Supply chain management: This refers to the management of all activities involved in the
production and delivery of a product or service, from the sourcing of raw materials to the
delivery of the finished product to the customer.

Project management: This refers to the process of planning, organizing, and managing
resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.

Lean management: This refers to the approach of maximizing customer value while
minimizing waste, which includes the use of techniques such as just-in-time inventory
management and continuous improvement.

Six Sigma: This refers to a data-driven approach to improving quality and reducing defects,
which includes the use of statistical analysis and process improvement techniques.

These concepts are interrelated, and they all play a role in shaping the overall operations
strategy of an organization. Understanding these concepts is essential for any manager or
leader who wants to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organization's
operations.

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