Guide to Operations Management (Stevenson 13th Ed.) Resources
When searching for the "best" PowerPoint (PPT) resources for Stevenson’s Operations Management, it is important to distinguish between official instructor resources and student-created study decks. Below is a guide on where to find these materials, key concepts covered in the 13th edition, and how to use them effectively.
- Chapter 15: Inventory Management:
- Design principles: Fit customer requirements, manufacturability/serviceability, standardization/modularity, and cost containment.
- Tools: QFD (Quality Function Deployment), value analysis, prototyping, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
- Visual: A supply chain map (Tier 1, Tier 2 suppliers $\rightarrow$ Manufacturer $\rightarrow$ Distributor $\rightarrow$ Customer).
- Key Concept: Bullwhip Effect. Include a jagged line graph showing demand distortion.