IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE WITHIN A PRODUCTION PLANT INITIALS SURNAME STUDENT NO PS XXXXX 2008YYYY RESEARCH PROPOSAL Submitted in partial fulfillment for the degree of B/TECH (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT) In the DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT At the UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG SUPERVISOR: A. Vermuleun October 2007 JOHANNESBURG TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Page 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Problem formulation
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Case Analysis of BMW Problem: While the worldwide performance of BMW had continually improved around 1990s‚ its position in the U.S. had not improved. BMW experienced the steady unit sales decline in the United States from its 1986 peak of 96‚000 units to 53‚000 in 1991. Thus‚ Karl Gerlinger‚ the president of BMW North America‚ needed to find a solution to carry BMW to a leading position in the U.S. market. Before achieved the final goal‚ Gerlinger had to focus on three issues: first‚ he must
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PGCE International – Process work record form Module 2: Understanding learning You do not need to complete every activity in this module. It contains just over 50 activities in total‚ distributed across eight units‚ and we estimate that you should have time to complete around 25 of them. Of course‚ you can do more but we would not expect you to complete less. Before you start completing this form‚ you should have agreed a route through the materials with your tutor by submitting the Module 2 pathway
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Magnetic control of process equipment in order to achieve the safe operation ofmagnetic separation equipment to ensure the smooth flow. It includes a continuous magnetic separation process equipment startup‚ shutdown‚ and troubleshooting automatic interlock operation; intermittent ore magnetic separator to process control and so on. Continuous magnetic separation process in order to avoid flow blockage or overflow ore‚ usually equipment by reverse flow direction Mine started mining flow along
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Executive Summary: One of the main problems for Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) is whether to expand business operations r in Europe. This was based off a 450% increase in sales from 2011 to 2012 and an improved model car‚ the BMW X3. There is also a planned expansion introducing 14 new models. What would be recommended is the target of younger generation drivers and the "Soccer Moms". This will allow mass communication to take effect; therefore‚ allowing a model that pro se cost of $60‚000 in the
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Chapter 01 Introduction to Operations Management True / False Questions 1. Operations managers are responsible for assessing consumer wants and needs and selling and promoting the organization’s goods or services. True False 2. Often‚ the collective success or failure of companies’ operations functions will impact the ability of a nation to compete with other nations. True False 3. Companies are either producing goods or delivering services. This means that only one of the two
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Allow me to start by saying “The Goal” was truly an enjoyable experience in learning the fundamental concepts of operations management. This was a non-traditional and fun way to gain knowledge. I would have never imagined learning such “operational principles” in an entertaining manner. Bravo Professor Kouvelis for instituting education in creative and informative way. Now‚ on to the questions at hand… 1. Give me the definitions of throughput‚ inventory and operational expense given in The
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BMW Case Study Analysis BMW is preparing to enter another “era” called “post-just-in-time” manufacturing. The idea driving this new era is a new focus on the importance of suppliers of BMW. This focus is designed to make ordering BMWs as easy as possible for new BMW owners. This plan involves everything from redesigning the body shop in the South Carolina plant to tools ordering for dealerships. The body shop changes involve redesigning car models such that‚ differences in body structures is
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Caribbean organizations can be characterized as a consciously coordinated social unit‚ composed of two or more people that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common or agreed set of goals. One of the key goals of any organization is to make a profit. Today Caribbean organizations are changing from the high levels of protectionism and stability and moving towards a more global environment which is multifaceted and highly dynamic. This transformation leads to liberalization
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Problem Statement BMW is A German automotive manufacturer with sales in Europe‚ Germany and US Markets. In the late 1980’s‚ BMW looked for ways to redefine itself to American car buyers‚ and to ultimately build the well-regarded company into an iconic brand with an increased market share in North America. The answer came through the marketing department in the form of BMW Films‚ a cutting-edge marketing strategy that redefined the relationship between product advertising and creative media. The
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