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    [edit] Merge with Operations Research

    I didn't suggest it, and I don't think it should be. Operations research forms a theoretical basis for OM, but it doesn't cover all the other things that are part of OM. Nor do OM points relate to OR applications outside of manufacturing/commercial applications, and there are a lot of those. I think the articles should link to each other, but not be merged. -[[User:ShaneNZ|ShaneNZ]] 01:54, 5

    September 2007 (UTC)

    I dont think so. Operations research is a part of operations management. Operations research mostly focuses on allocation of resources. But operations manangement is a broader perspective which covers all the areas of operations to be efficient and effective.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.17.146.162 (talk) 13:10, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

    Whoever suggested this is clearly foolish. Cristo39 18:10, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

    OR does not equals OM. OR is a technical/mathematical discipline, while OM is a business discipline. Both interact very closely and OR sets the theoretical mainframe for many OM topics, but still, they are not the same. I concurr that linking the topics is appropriate.Erbelc 22:22, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

    OR is a technique while OM is the theoretical framework. both are not the same. in fact OR is a part of OM and not vice versa. production and operations management is the real linked title to the subject to be dealt with. there are many sub headings which need to be included in the heading of OM.Voruganty vvs (talk) 14:15, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

    Do **not** merge -- OM has its own BoK, its topics spread across various disciplines such as Operations Research, Supply Chain and Production Management (with selected applications in Facility Location and Transportation). --Fbahr (talk) 12:53, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

    Do not merge. I agree with the statements above. Both articles could use improvement, but are definitely not the same subject, although have sub-topics that may match. Van der Hoorn (talk) 15:01, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Shouldn't the concept of six sigma be linked to this topic?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Sigma

    six sigma is one of the sub headings and implementable concepts of operations management which is very fashionable today especially in the IT sector. it should be given both as a subheading and as a link to a full fledged article in wiki.Voruganty vvs (talk) 14:17, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Shouldn't the concept of Lean Manufacturing be linked to this topic?

    == http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_manufacturing

    ==

    lean manufacturing is the application of operations management and needs to be taught as a latest implementable technique of operations managementVoruganty vvs (talk) 14:19, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Shouldn't the concept of Business Process Mapping be linked to this topic?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Process_Mapping

    [edit] Lots of sub topics may need to be listed

    These include:

    Root cause analysis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_cause_analysis

    Cause-and-effect analysis

    Benchmarking

    Statistical Process Control

    Performance matrics

    Control Charts

    Customer-driven Processes

    Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

    Mistake-Proofing

    Poka-Yoke

    Process re-engineering

    Change Management

    TQM

    Malcolm Baldridge Criteria

    Workflow analysis

    Management by fact

    Setup reduction

    Work breakdown structure etc

    [edit] I have modified the "See also" section

    If a sperate page of "List of Operation Management Topics" is needed, welcome to relocate this section

    [edit] Operations management does not pertain only to manufacturing

    In actuality it pertains to all business processes and departments flowing in sync, regardless of industry. In fact, the most valued operations managers are those with experience in multiple industries across multiple departments who can properly and objectively gauge the company's needs. -- Unsigned: 17:52, 8 May 2007 206.130.173.39


    Agreed. This article is far too industry specific. For example it makes no mention of the Operational management of IT or Telecommunications networks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.40.157.27 (talk) 12:05, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

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