Category Archives: Production Operations

Service operations on a Grand scale

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The Grand hotel in Las Vegas has particular operations problems on a really big scale.

Another topic to do a talk on!!

Grand operations « The Operations Room

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Can we lure manufacturing jobs back from abroad?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Here’s an example why it’s possible. You need to pay attention to something besides labor  costs.  Good supply chain design practice may convince you ; that and a decision tree that incorporates the right choices and risks!

(Video) Bringing Production Jobs Back ‘Home’ | Manufacturing Business Technology

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A post at the nexus of our discussions

Posted on September 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Here’s a most interesting scenario. It is at the heart of our OSM studies. The triple bottom line– measuring everything– capacity management questions, leel vs chase startegies  (read to the end of the post!!).  What should Amazon do? It’s not a decision tree.

Your Amazon.com order has shipped – from a sweatshop?! « The Operations Room

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