Operations management

Tangibles

Intangibles

Inputs

Transformation

Outputs

Procurement

Automated production line

Robotics

Computer aided design

Computer aided manufacturing

Computer integrated manufacturing

Materials management

Inventory

Materials handling

Forecasting

Production plan

Master production schedule

Materials requirement planning

Inventory control

Just in time

Quality

Quality control

Quality assurance

Total quality management

Quality circles

Continuous improvement

Waste minimisation

Lean management

Six Sigma

Global sourcing

Overseas manufacture

Outsourcing

Supply chain