Operations Management definitions

# Definition Sets
1 a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources into goods and services 56 sets
2 the total set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products 36 sets
3 the management of processes used to design, supply, produce, and deliver valuable goods and services to customers 30 sets
4 the management of systems or processes that create goods and/or provide services 29 sets
5 a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources (including human resources) into goods and services 24 sets
6 a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources (including human resources) into goods and services. 24 sets
7 the study of how organizations produce goods and services 21 sets
8 managing all of the activities involved in creating value by producing goods and services and distributing them to customers 18 sets
9 the development and administration of the activities involved in transforming resources into goods and services 18 sets
10 focuses on managing the production and delivery of an organization's products or services more effectively 17 sets
11 managing all of the activities involved in creating value by producing goods and services and distributing them to customers. 15 sets
12 a field of study that analyzes the way goods and services are rendered and attempts to improve the process 15 sets
13 managing the daily production of goods and services 15 sets
14 systematic direction and control of the processes that transform resources into finished products that create value for and provide benefits to customers 14 sets
15 planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the activities involved in producing goods and services and distributing them to customers 14 sets
16 concerned with helping the organization more efficiently produce its products or services 14 sets
17 the process of managing productive systems that transform resources into finished products 14 sets
18 the design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm's primary products and services 13 sets
19 activities that relate to the creation of goods and services through the transformation of inputs to outputs 13 sets
20 the management of any aspect of the production system that transforms inputs into finished goods and services 12 sets
21 the study and application of the transformation process 12 sets
22 responsible for systems that create goods or provide services. includes both design and operation of production systems. 12 sets
23 management of the production process 11 sets
24 the management of any aspect of the production system that transforms inputs into finished goods and services. 10 sets
25 the management of processes used to design, supply, produce, and deliver valuable goods and services to customers. 9 sets
26 a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources into goods and services. 9 sets
27 practical application of management science to efficiently manage the production and distribution of products and services 8 sets
28 the planning, scheduling, and control of the activities that transform inputs into finished goods and services. 8 sets
29 manages the process of converting or transforming of resources into goods or services 7 sets
30 systematic direction and control of the activities that transform resources into finished products that create value for and provide benefits to customers 7 sets
31 the management of systems or processes that create goods and or provide services 7 sets
32 the management of systems or processes that create goods and/or provide services. 7 sets
33 deals with activities directed at maximizing the efficiency of the retailer's use of resources. it is frequently referred to as day-to-day management. 7 sets
34 the systematic design, direction, and control of processes that transform inputs into services and products for internal, as well as external, customers 7 sets
35 the set of activities that creates value in the form of goods and services by transforming inputs into outputs 6 sets
36 the total set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products, services, or both 6 sets
37 study of how organizations produce goods and services 6 sets
38 the management of systems or processes that convert or transform resources into goods and services 6 sets
39 all activities required to produce goods and services 6 sets
40 activities involved in making products-- goods and services-- for customers 6 sets
41 the planning, scheduling, and control of the activities that transform inputs into finished goods and services 6 sets
42 the study of how organizations produce goods and services. 6 sets
43 the development and administration of the activities involved in transforming resources into goods and services. 6 sets
44 the processes a department would use in emergency situations; internal and external. 6 sets
45 producing goods and services, keeping accurate financial records, planning for future success, and hiring qualified employees. 6 sets
46 planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the activities involved in producing goods and services and distributing them to customers. 5 sets
47 the management of processes used to design, supply, produce, and deliver goods and services to customers 5 sets
48 activities that relate to the creation of goods and services through the transformation of inputs to outputs. 5 sets
49 the total set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products. 5 sets
50 focuses on managing the production and delivery of an organization's products or services more effectively. 5 sets
51 total set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products 5 sets
52 management of systems or processes that convert or transform resources into goods and services 5 sets
53 all activities managers engage in to produce goods and services 4 sets
54 consists of managing the activities and processes to produce and distribute goods and services 4 sets
55 concerned with helping the organization more efficiently produce its products or service 4 sets
56 the design, operation, & improvement of the systems that create & deliver the firm's primary products & services 4 sets
57 is the study of how organizations produce goods and services 4 sets
58 the set of activities that create value in the form of goods and services by transforming inputs into outputs 4 sets
59 the design, operation, and improvement of productive systems 4 sets
60 manages the process of converting or transforming or resources into goods or services 4 sets
61 design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm's primary products and services 4 sets
62 management of the people and processes involved in creating goods and services 4 sets
63 involves transforming raw materials into products 4 sets
64 concerned with helping the organization more efficiently produce its products or services. 4 sets
65 is the study of how organizations produce goods and services. 4 sets
66 a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources. 4 sets
67 a sphere of management science that includes the areas of purchasing, materials management, production, inventory and quality control, maintenance, and plant management 4 sets
68 managing the activities and processes to produce and distribute goods and services. 3 sets
69 specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources into goods and services 3 sets
70 managing the activities and processes to produce and distribute goods and services 3 sets
71 management of the production process. 3 sets
72 the science and art of ensuring that goods and services are created and delivered successfully to customers. transform inputs into outputs. 3 sets
73 the planning and control of a conversion process that includes turning inputs into outputs that customers desire 3 sets
74 manages the process of converting or transforming resources into goods or services. 3 sets
75 all the activities in which managers engage to produce goods or services. 3 sets
76 manages the process of convering or transforming or resources into good ot services 3 sets
77 individuals who have a management role in a core business area, such as research and development, design, manufacturing, provisioning, testing, or maintenance 3 sets
78 management of the everyday activities that keep a business running. 3 sets
79 (production management) the activities needed to create or make a product 3 sets
80 management of any aspect of the production system that transforms inputs into finished goods and services 3 sets
81 process of managing productive systems that transform resources into finished products 3 sets
82 the science and art of ensuring that goods and services are created and delivered successfully to customers 3 sets
83 management of any aspect of the production system that transforms inputs into finished goods and services. 3 sets
84 the set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products, services, or both 3 sets
85 techniques to analyze all aspects of the production system 3 sets
86 predicting machinery failures; finding key factors that control optimization of manufacturing capacity. 3 sets
87 the process that uses the resources of an organisation to provide the right goods or services for the customer 3 sets
88 the process that used the resources of an organisation to provide the right goods or services for the customer 3 sets
89 a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources( including human resources) into goods and services. 3 sets
90 responsible for the management of all operations directly applicable to the primary mission and ensuring the safety and welfare of all section personnel. 3 sets
91 management of processes used to design, supply, produce, and deliver valuable goods and services to customers 3 sets
92 gives managers a set of techniques they can use to analyze any aspect of an organization's production system to increase efficiency 3 sets
93 a field of study that analyzed the way goods and services are rendered and attempts to improve the process 3 sets
94 the management of systems or processes that create goods and/ or provide services. 3 sets
95 the management of systems or process that convert or transform resources into goods and services 2 sets
96 the management of systems or processes that convert or transform resources (including human resources) into goods and services 2 sets
97 application of the basic concepts and principles of management to those segments of the organization that produce its goods or services. 2 sets
98 the systematic direction and control of the processes that transform resources into finished goods. 2 sets
99 the activities involved in creating goods and services and distributing them to customers 2 sets