Management Concepts Discussion

“Manufacturing Operations and Planning”

From the e-Activities, describe four (4) methodologies, processes, systems, technology tools, or techniques that manufacturing companies typically use in order to manage their quality control processes. Focus on whom these methodologies, processes, systems, technology tools, or techniques would affect within the company.
- e-Activity:
  - Go to the LNS Research Website and read the article titled “10 Things Every Manufacturing Leader Must Know About Quality in 2014” located at http://blog.lnsresearch.com/blog/bid/198445/10-Things-Every-Manufacturing-Leader-Must-Know-About-Quality-in-2014. Be prepared to discuss.
  - Go to the LNS Research Website and read the article titled “Top 4 Challenges Quality Leaders Face and How They’re Solving Them” located at http://blog.lnsresearch.com/blog/bid/197400/Top-4-Challenges-Quality-Leaders-Face-and-How-They-re-Solving-Them. Be prepared to discuss.
Discuss one to two (1-2) benefits of the planning stage for managers. Next, describe your planning process at work or school. Your response should include how you know when you need to develop a plan, how long you take to plan for a project or work related event, and the elements that an effective project or operational plan should comprise.