HOW DOES IT OPERATE?
Directions: Choose a product you are interested in. Then, conduct research to answer the following questions. If you cannot find the answer to a question, use what you’ve learned about the operations function to put yourself in an operations manager’s place, then make an educated guess. When you have finished your research, share your findings with your instructor, either through a verbal report or in a written, one-page paper.
Where is the product produced?
What factors likely played a part in this choice of location?
What is the layout of the facility where this product is produced?
What materials must be purchased to produce this product?
How is quality control conducted for this product?
What inventory control needs does the maker of this product have?
How does the maker of this product handle logistics (storage and transportation)?
How do routing and scheduling fit into this good’s operating system?
What safety and security concerns are associated with making this product?
What maintenance and repairs are required to make this product?
