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Operations Management Flashcards

Operations Management Flashcards
Master Lean, Six Sigma & Supply Chain

Free flashcards for operations management—lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain management, inventory control, and quality management. Generate cards from your OM lectures or use our curated examples.

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What are the best operations management flashcards?

The best operations management flashcards cover: (1) Process design and analysis, (2) Supply chain management—procurement, logistics, distribution, (3) Inventory management—EOQ, JIT, ABC analysis, safety stock, (4) Quality management—TQM, Six Sigma, statistical process control, (5) Project management—CPM, PERT, Gantt charts, (6) Lean operations and waste elimination.

Essential Operations Management Topics:

  • Process design & analysis
  • Supply chain management
  • Inventory management (EOQ, JIT, ABC)
  • Quality management (TQM, Six Sigma, SPC)
  • Project management (CPM, PERT, Gantt)
  • Lean operations & waste reduction
  • Forecasting methods
  • Capacity planning

Sample Operations Management Flashcards

Preview cards covering key formulas and concepts for supply chain and process management

Front

What is the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula?

Back

EOQ = sqrt(2DS/H) where D = annual demand, S = ordering cost per order, H = holding cost per unit per year. Minimizes total inventory costs (ordering + holding). Assumes constant demand and lead time.

Front

Define Lean Manufacturing

Back

Production methodology focused on eliminating waste (muda) while maximizing value. 7 wastes: Transport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects (TIM WOOD). Originated from Toyota Production System (TPS).

Front

What is Six Sigma?

Back

Data-driven methodology to eliminate defects. Goal: 3.4 defects per million opportunities. DMAIC process: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control. Belt system: White, Yellow, Green, Black, Master Black Belt.

Front

Explain the Bullwhip Effect

Back

Phenomenon where small fluctuations in consumer demand cause increasingly larger fluctuations in orders up the supply chain. Causes: demand forecasting errors, order batching, price fluctuation, rationing/shortage gaming. Mitigated by information sharing.

Front

What is a Gantt Chart?

Back

Bar chart showing project schedule with tasks on vertical axis and time on horizontal axis. Shows task duration, dependencies, and overlap. Created by Henry Gantt (1910s). Used in project planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation.

Front

Define Total Quality Management (TQM)

Back

Organization-wide approach to continuous improvement. Key principles: customer focus, total employee involvement, process-centered thinking, integrated system, strategic approach, continual improvement, data-driven decisions, and effective communication.

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1

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Why Operations Management Students Need Flashcards

Operations management combines quantitative analysis with strategic thinking. You need to master formulas like EOQ and cycle time calculations, understand frameworks like lean and Six Sigma, and apply them to real supply chain and manufacturing scenarios. Flashcards bridge the gap between conceptual understanding and practical application.

Key Areas for Flashcard Focus

  • Formulas: EOQ, reorder point, safety stock, cycle time, takt time, throughput, utilization rate
  • Frameworks: Lean (7 wastes/TIM WOOD), Six Sigma (DMAIC), TQM, Theory of Constraints
  • Supply Chain: Bullwhip effect, vendor-managed inventory, cross-docking, postponement strategy
  • Project Management: Critical path method, PERT analysis, resource leveling, earned value management

Organizing Your Operations Management Deck

  1. Process Design & Supply Chain: Process types, layout strategies, SCM concepts (35-45 cards)
  2. Inventory & Quality: EOQ, JIT, ABC analysis, TQM, Six Sigma, control charts (30-40 cards)
  3. Project Management: CPM, PERT, Gantt charts, resource scheduling (25-35 cards)
  4. Lean & Forecasting: Waste elimination, kaizen, demand forecasting methods (20-30 cards)

Operations Management Flashcards FAQ

What are the best operations management flashcards?▼

The best cover process design, supply chain, inventory management, quality management (TQM, Six Sigma), project management, and lean operations. LectureScribe generates cards from your specific OM lectures.

How do I memorize operations management formulas?▼

Create flashcards with formula on front, variables and worked example on back. Group related formulas together and practice with numerical problems. Spaced repetition helps long-term retention.

What topics should I make flashcards for?▼

Essential: Process design, SCM, inventory control (EOQ, JIT, ABC), quality management (TQM, Six Sigma), project management (CPM, PERT), lean operations, forecasting, and capacity planning.

Can I create flashcards from my OM lectures?▼

Yes! LectureScribe transcribes and generates flashcards automatically, recognizing OM terminology, formulas, process diagrams, and case studies.

How many flashcards do I need?▼

Typically 35-45 for process/supply chain, 30-40 for inventory/quality, 25-35 for project management, 20-30 for lean/forecasting. Total: 110-150 cards per course.

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