The strategic administration of production processes and personnel to maximize output, minimize errors and continually enhance product quality come under the general banner of "operations management." ...

Organizations use forecasting methods of production and operations management to implement production strategies. Forecasting involves using several different methods of estimating to determine ...

Download this article in .PDF format This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. It may be surprising to learn that many engineers with great talent and a depth of ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For any organization to operate efficiently and effectively, it must be managed properly.

Managing manufacturing operations based on knowledge about real-time processes and information from a variety of sources allows manufacturers to effectively react to changes in demand and the ...

For decades there have been five basic types of manufacturing processes. They are distinct. Great design engineers understand the nuances of these processes and tailor their designs accordingly. There ...