Ideal Inventory Control for a Manufacturing Business; Economic Order Quantity
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This 20 page paper is an examination of the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) system of inventory control. This system seeks to optimize the use of resources by deterring the most appropriate levels of stock ordering to minimise holding and order costs. The paper considers why this is a good system of stock control, how it works, whether it works with or contradicts just in time (JIT) inventory management and gives an example of its use. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEEOQinv.rtf

Identifying the Problems of an Enrolment Process
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This 7 page paper considers an enrolment process supplied by the student and shows how, with the use of a process flow chart the process can be analysed and the problems identified. The paper also includes a solution to the problem and a new process flow chart to illustrate the increased efficiency of the new system. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEenrolprob.rtf

Impact Higher Fuel And Energy Costs On Business
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An 8 page paper that responds to this question: If petrol prices in Australia rose to $10 per litre in ten years, what would be the impact on businesses? What are the risks and opportunities? The essay discusses external forces that influence all businesses. Assumptions made in the industrial organization model, Porters five sources and generic competitive strategies. The writer discusses how these theories are being applied with today's fuel costs and what businesses could do if the scenario became true. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Impact Of Technology On Operations Management
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This 10 page paper addresses the questions: What impact has technology had on operations management? What is the significance of technology to operations managers? The writer begins with a brief overview of operations management, outlining the many diverse areas in which the operations manager is involved. The essay then goes on to discuss how technology impacts operations by using the example of supply chain management. Bibliography lists 8 sources. f
Filename: PGtcopmg.rtf

Implementation Of Total Quality Management
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This 10 page paper explores the relationship and importance of human resource management, operations management and corporate culture when implementing total quality management. The writer begins by discussing the need for total commitment to the principles of TQM. The writer then discusses the need for the appropriate culture and climate and the essential role of human resource management for successful implementation of TQM. The essay includes a case study example, using FedEx and the operational changes this company made to implement the TQM principles. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGtqmop.rtf

Implementing Change and New Management Principles at Chad’s Creative Concepts
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This 16 page report discusses a relatively small but successful business that has reached the point where it must make certain organizational changes to assure its continued growth and success. Using the example of a custom furniture builder who has recently introduced a standard retail line of furniture, the paper considers the advantages of information technology in terms of production and supply management, the redesign of production processes, use of just-in-time warehousing and supplies, and a number of other innovations that will ultimately serve the goals of the company. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWchads.wps

Implementing Changes : A Case Study
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A 19 page paper. The owner of a successful garden center retires and his son takes over. The son plans to make dramatic changes to the business that include changing the product line from plants and other gardening necessities to a more diversified stock of merchandise. The son is also considering changing the organizational structure of the business. The case study presents the existing situation, focusing on teamworking, employee motivation and occupational stress. The writer analyses the conditions and comments on mistakes being made. The second part of the paper discusses theoretical foundations and best practices in each of the three focal areas, comments on the disparity between what is actually happening and best practices and makes recommendations. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: PGchngr.rtf

Implementing Six Sigma
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This 10 page paper considers a company that is planning to implement 6 sigma. The paper considers how this should be planned for, looking at the human relations aspect and the practical management of the change. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEsixsig.rtf

Implementing Supply Chain Management
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This 5 page paper discusses a journal article of this title by Brad Ferguson. The writer discusses what supply chain management is, the advantages and disadvantages and comments on whether this process would have any effect on any major economic theories and finally, why companies need to consider adopting this model. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGscm9.rtf

Implementing TQM
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This 14 page paper considers the implementation of TQM at a UK company, looking at the processes that were undertaken and then looking at way a particular aspect of TQM was implemented in the shop floor, in this case the 5 S's. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEimptqm.rtf

Implementing TQM In a Banks' Real Estate Department
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This 10 page paper is a proposal for introducing TQM in a real estate department within a bank. The plan sets out how and why it may be of benefit, look at the new jobs roles that will need to be created and the budget as well as the impact that this change will have on the organizational chart. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEbanktqm.rtf

Improvement Processes
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This 6 page paper looks at the process of change. The first part of the paper consider the way improvements may have been introduced at a fictitious company, including changes in inventory management and shift change over. The paper then assesses the advantages and disadvantages of improvement processes for the company, looking principally at the Six Sigma model. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEimprocs.rtf

Improving Customer Service
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A 4 page paper discussing business process flow changes under TQM. Two individuals formed a partnership to operate a small pizzeria. The business operates on a shoestring, and the two partners currently supply all of the labor. Business is not brisk enough to enable the partners to take on extra help, but it has grown to the point that it is difficult for the pair to keep up with it. Product quality has suffered, and customers have complained that they are rushed off the phone when they call in an order. The partners have determined that cross training is the answer for them. The paper provides 2 tables and 2 flowcharts, 1 each describing the situation as it was and the changes obtained by cross training. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KStqmProPiz.rtf

Improving Organizational Performance
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This 10 page paper discusses ways to enhance or improve a company's performance. Some topics included are the three major categories of a 'smart organization'; the skills and attributes of effective leaders; general methods to improve company performance, such as benchmarking, business process re-engineering and others; and the importance of motivating employees, which includes a brief overview of Maslow's Needs theory and Herzberg's job enrichment theory. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGimpor.rtf

Improving Organizational Performance - Tutorial
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A 10 page paper that discusses a number of issues related to improving organizational performance. The writer begins with a discussion about effective leadership and the qualities, skills and behaviors of an effective leader. Next is an outline of some of the methods and strategies that can be utilized to improve a company's performance, such as strategic planning and benchmarking. This is followed by discussions of how to improve internal communication and the differences between horizontal and vertical integration within the company. Finally, the systems perspective is discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGimppr.rtf

Improving Performance; Introducing Total Quality Management
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This 14 page paper examines the way in which TQM may be introduced to an organization. The paper explains the underlying theory of this management tool, the planning and the practical implications of introducing a change such as this. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEtqintro.wps

Increasing Profitability at China-Cola Beverage Company
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A 9 page paper reviewing production costs and processes at China Cola, which is successful but has been experiencing declining profitability over the past several years. Focusing on activity-based costing, the paper presents several alternatives to recommend that the company adopt a JIT to raw material procurement and add a second production line to avoid the costs of changeover from one product to another on the first. The result is an immediate 35% increase in total operating income. Includes 5 tables. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSacctChinCola.rtf