Operations Management: Streaming Media, Videos, DVDs

Describes the revolutionary production management strategy
TS 156.8 S59 2001

Shows how lean manufacturing helped Peterson Pacific Corporation reduce the time it takes to manufacture new machines. Includes interviews with key managers, explaining how they selected the areas of the business to improve first, and the problems that slowed down their initial application of lean.
TS 155 L436 2007

Starting with an explanation of why a company should keep its manufacturing areas clean, this program shows you an actual Five S training event at two different manufacturing companies. Five S stands for Sort out, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Shows a Five S factory makeover of Symmons Industries in Braintree, MA., and at Affordable Interior Service in Hudson, Massachusetts.
TS 155.63 R37 2007

“Operations” is a term used to refer to the core functioning of a business, which is the production, from start to finish, of goods or services. The operations process has three phases: input (raw materials, human resources, capital), transformation (usually involving technology and machinery), and output (the final product or service). The transport of raw materials, distribution of goods, advertising and marketing, finance and management are all part of operations. Using four different businesses in New Zealand and Australia, this program takes a detailed look at operations processes. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online.

More detailed information on the manufacturing system is given, including in-depth discussion of the types of manufacturing systems (continuous, intermittent, and custom, with discussion of each type’s benefits and a comparison of the three), inputs, tools and equipment, workers, organizations, human and material resources, productivity, and quality control. Included is a discussion on modernization of manufacturing systems for maintaining and increasing productivity and quality. (17 min.) A Meridian Production.

Management is one of the most widely discussed and critical issues in business. This program investigates what a manager actually does, using expert commentary to explain tasks such as planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. The challenges that managers face in the various departments of larger companies are also explored, along with effective strategies for dealing with resource allocation and staffing issues. The diverse nature of management is also examined within the context of globalization and technological innovation, offering viewers valuable insight into the day-to-day lives of managers. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online.

James May races against the clock on the production line and embraces the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen. Kate Humble heads to Norway to discover why the electric car is King of the Norwegian road and Ant Anstead learns why loading a triple decker car transporter requires nerves of steel.
A BBC Production.

The development process for any product, large or small, is complex and made up of many phases. This program examines the various stages of manufacturing that take place in the production of an award-winning line of furniture. Viewers receive an in-depth look at the product cycle, from the initial concept to the evaluation of a finished sofa. At each stage, the program spotlights the personnel involved and the specialized roles they play in the process. Students gain an understanding of what goes into design, creation of the prototype, production, distribution, marketing, sales, evaluation, and modification. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online