chapter 8 supply chain management Process Selection and Project Management

Flashcards focusing on key terms and concepts from the lecture on process selection and project management.

Manufacturing Processes

Transforming inputs into outputs through a series of operations to create products.

Customization

The modification of products or services to meet specific customer requirements.

Gantt Chart

A graphical tool used for illustrating project schedules, showing the start and end times for activities.

Project Management

The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

Critical Path Method (CPM)

A project management technique used to determine the longest stretch of dependent activities and measure the time required to complete them.

Continuous Flow Process

A manufacturing process that produces highly standardized products using a tightly-linked sequence of steps.

Job Shop

A type of manufacturing process that produces a wide variety of highly customized products in small quantities.

Batch Process

A process where items are produced in groups or batches, suitable for moderate production volumes.

Fixed-Position Layout

A type of layout where the product remains stationary and workforce, materials, and equipment are moved to the product.

Service Package

All physical and intangible activities that an organization provides as part of its service.

Scope Creep

The tendency for a project's scope to expand over time, often leading to delays and cost overruns.

Slack

The amount of time that a task can be delayed without causing a delay to the project.

Product Family

A set of products that require similar processing and resources.

Make-to-Stock (MTS)

Products that require no customization and are produced based on demand forecasts.

Assemble-to-Order (ATO)

Products that are customized only at the final stages of assembly.

Engineer-to-Order (ETO)

Products that are designed and produced from the start to meet unique customer specifications.

Service Blueprinting

A method for visualizing a service process that separates customer-facing activities from behind-the-scenes activities.

Project Phases

Stages of a project lifecycle, including concept, definition, planning, performance, and postcompletion.

Hybrid Manufacturing Process

Combines characteristics of multiple processes to enhance flexibility and efficiency.

Layout Design

The arrangement of resources and workflows in a manufacturing or service process to optimize performance.