Operations Management in Starbucks: Adding Value and Satisfying Customers
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BUAD306 Chapter 1 – Introduction to Operations Management
Operations Process Transformation Process Inputs Outputs GOAL: Satisfying customers GOAL: Profit Value Add – difference of VALUE of inputs and VALUE of outputs Role of Operations is to ADD VALUE.
Evolution of the Process Evolve based on back from where??? Transformation Process Inputs Outputs • Want to add value to transformation process • Continually improve, meet/exceed customer needs • Improve the process: decrease costs, improved efficiencies, etc.
Transformation Process • Physical • Logistical • Exchange • Physiological • Psychological • Informational
Related “Stuff” Materials Suppliers Schedules People Transformation Process Inputs Outputs Demand Cost Considerations Technology Design
Related Functions Inventory Mgt Capacity Planning Decision-making Location Selection Transformation Process Inputs Outputs Forecasting Managing Quality Project Mgt Materials/Supppliers
Process Management • Processes enable delivery of product and services to customers on a consistent basis • Need to manage these process to ensure: • Efficiency • Cost effectiveness • Fulfillment of demand (ongoing) • Fulfillment of shareholder value
Product Design Factors • Time to Market • Availability of Technology • Skills/Coordination of Design Staff • Design for Operations/Manufacturing • Quality • Customer Service/Support • Environmental Impact • Government Compliance • Costs
Product Design - Peeps Original “Puffy” Peep Dude
Operations Systems • Wide variation is possible depending on the business: Standardized Output Customized Output Custom Individual Units Continuous Output Single, Large-Scale Implementation Tangible Output Intangible Output
Why is Ops Important? • No matter the business function, operations impacts…you will need proven models and techniques to identify best solutions!! • Finance – Profit forecasts… • Accounting – Cost forecasts… • Marketing – New product launches, product development… • HR – Staffing, training… • MIS – data-driven analysis, CRM…
Are these skills important for business success? • Efficiency focus • Cost containment • Creative/Effective product development • Supplier relations • Problem solving • Data Analysis • Quality Focus