APPLIED OPERATIONAL RESEARCH FOR MANAGEMENT NOTES 1 ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR PROGRAMMING (LP) INTRODUCTION Operations Research (OR) (a term coined by McClosky and Trefthen in 1940) was a technique that evolved during World War II to effectively use the limited military resources and yet achieve the best possible results in military operations. In essence you can state that OR is a technique that helps achieve best (optimum) results under the given set of limited
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¬¬¬CHAPTER I OPERATIONAL FEASIBILITY This chapter discussed the factor that affects the overall operational study of the payroll system of AMA Computer College‚ Legazpi City. It shows the brief background and current situation of the institution. It also includes the discussion on project objectives‚ system responsibilities and the scope limitations of the proposed feasibility study. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY As computer technology changes at such fast phase‚ many business sectors try to cope
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Strategic Goal | Operational Activity | Measurement | Person Responsible | Timeline | Increase market share in luxury handbags. | Gain a larger share of the luxury handbag market | Having a better understanding of our customers’ needs and attitudes. Identify new opportunities and future high growth areas | Marketing DepartmentFinance DepartmentSenior Management | 12 Weeks | Design a product that is superior to other comparable styles | Have a product that is higher in quality and appearance
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decisions related to each part of the operations function Make effective managerial decisions in order to ensure that effective utilisation of resources is achieved Understand how operations management decisions can influence the overall strategic objectives of an organisation Explain how effective operations strategies are developed. MANCOSA - MBA Year 1 4 Operations Management How to Use This Module This module should be studied using this unit and the recommended textbook(s)
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Assesment activity Manage operational plan Assignment Introduction My name is Joan Simon‚ I am 26 years old and I am an employee of the company called Bigsport.com which is an on-line store specialised in selling football clothes and equipment. I have just been promoted to the position of sales manager and now I have 13 people to look after (eight sales representatives‚ two key account managers and three merchandisers). Planning and monitoring system First of all I will have to meet my team
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Operational Planning I. Introduction Operational planning is setting up procedures and processes at the lower level of the company in order to meet the overall goal of the company. There are different factors for each company that affects the operational plan and how it is laid out. The operational plan can also greatly influence the success of a company. There is a direct correlation between the operational plan and a company’s strengths and weaknesses. The operational plan must also take into
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Operational Management Part one 1. Building a New Classroom block The school board decide from past experience that the funds in the school coffers would be enough to cover the cost. Once that has been ascertained‚ the building site is identified. Architects design a plan for the new classroom block and send it to the county council for approval. Whwn approaval is received the school obtains a quoutation from the school approved contractor. Te contractor suggests a fix and supply contract
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SITXHRM003A Roster staff Class Notes Student’s Name: Teacher’s Name: Email: @angliss.edu.au Student No.: Contact No.: (03) 9606 SITXHRM003A Roster staff Class Notes Project Base William Angliss Institute of TAFE 555 La Trobe Street Melbourne 3000 Victoria Tel: (03) 9606 2111 Fax: (03) 9670 1330 Acknowledgements Project Manager: Writer: Revised by: DTP/Production: Fay Staios Lilly Finlayson Rachel Fox / John Horner Kate Elliott COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969
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• Merloni Elettrodomestici - five plants each manufacturing a separate product line (stoves‚ refrigerators‚ freezers‚ dish washers and washing machines). • These appliances are further divided into two categories‚ the freestanding appliances and the built-in appliances. • Finished goods are sent from the regional warehouses to the central warehouse • Merloni implemented programs shortened its production planning time and decreased the inventory levels. • With the help of ABC inventory management
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Is the decision whether or not to sell Qantas’s frequent flyer program a strategic‚ tactical‚ or operational decision? It would be a strategic decision not to sell Qantas’s frequent flyer program reason being‚ considering the meaning of strategic decision making is an ongoing process that involves creating strategies to achieve goals and altering strategies based on observed outcomes. As to this decision Alan Joyce can take the initiative of increasing the flights rates and in reward its members
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