Manufacturing Operation Management

Everyone involved in the manufacture and delivery of goods faces the same challenge — how to optimize manufacturing operation management to minimize costs and boost revenues. From the smallest start-ups to the largest international retailers, it’s a balancing act that requires skill, knowledge, and experience. What appears to be the most obvious and readily available option doesn’t always turn out to be the smartest. Optimizing key operations is about recognizing that there’s always room for improvement and that efficiency in operations can directly determine business success.

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Types of Manufacturing Processes in Operations Management

This focused supply chain management tutorial examines manufacturing and delivery operations from a modern business perspective. Study a series of key concepts including production scheduling, facility management, order management, delivery scheduling, and many more. Explore the different types of manufacturing processes in operations management, from job production and batch processing to continuous flow and lean manufacturing systems. You’ll also learn about the option of outsourcing key supply chain operations to third parties to reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency.

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