Article ID: | iaor1991489 |
Country: | United States |
Volume: | 30 |
Start Page Number: | 48 |
End Page Number: | 51 |
Publication Date: | Apr 1989 |
Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
Authors: | Morgan Catherine L. |
Through a case study of a typical manufacturing environment, students in a basic survey course are better able to understand the role of production and operations in an organisation and learn to view POM techniques as a set of related tools. In addition to focusing on problem solving and decision making, the case study builds communications and management reporting skills.