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About your operation part 4

About your operation part 4

Q Answer the following questions about YO: Submit the 1/2 to 1 page response you provided to the preceding assignment (This will remind me what operation you chose, your role in it, etc. and so it will help me more fairly evaluate your answers to the following questions. 1. Section 7-1 of OM6 describes four types of processes used to produce goods and services. Explain which type best suits YO. 2. Section 7-4 of OM6 describes the process mapping tool. Exhibits 7.5 and 7.6 show two examples of a process map. Submit and explain a process map for an important process in YO. 3. Section 8-1 describes four major facility layout patterns. Explain which one best fits the YO facility. Explain why you believe the YO layout is, or is not, efficient and effective. 4. Select three topics in Chapter 8 that may be most useful for managers at YO. Explain why you made the choices. 5. Explain which you believe is more critical for YO success, process design or facility design. A typical high scoring response to this assignment would be 1,000 - 1,500 words long.

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The operation I chose is Starbucks. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain, with locations worldwide, and the company's headquarters is located in Seattle, Washington. In addition, they are considered to be a comfortable place to relax and enjoy coffee. I chose Starbucks because it is a place I would like to work for in the future. Starbucks is a fast-growing company, and I would like to be a part of their Human Resource department. I believe they are the future; they have impeccable