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Fundamental Concepts and Parameters of Operations Management (Chinese Version)
Moscoso, Philip; Lago, Alejandro; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-458-ZHService and Operations ManagementThis technical note introduces the fundamental parameters and terminology for analyzing an operations system from a general management perspective. The aim is to provide managers with the precise, practical terminology they need.Starting at €8.20
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Managing Queues in Bank Branches: BBVA Case (A) (Chinese Version)
Flores Alonso, Juan Enrique; Chinchetru, Iker; Moscoso, PhilipCase P-1133-ZHService and Operations ManagementIn 2012, BBVA, one of the world's leading banks, is considering how to improve the operations of its bank branches in an effort to improve customer service while reducing costs - all while taking into account that it is a channel for which a more commercial approach is now desirable.Starting at €8.20
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Capacity Management in Operations Systems (Chinese Version)
Lago, Alejandro; Moscoso, Philip; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-464-ZHService and Operations ManagementThis technical note discusses how to analyze and manage the capacity of an operations system. The main reason for analyzing capacity is to find the answer to this question: what is the maximum amount of money an operations system can generate (via products or services)? The note presents a general methodology for capacity analysis, illustrated with a variety of examples, which present typical real-life complexities such as batch production, non-s...Starting at €8.20
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Expansion From Products Into Services: A Necessary but Far From Easy Strategic Move (Chinese Version)
Moscoso, Philip; Lago, AlejandroTechnical Note PN-443-ZHService and Operations ManagementExpanding from products into services has been a leading trend among manufacturing companies over the last ten years. For industrial or consumer product companies, the idea of selling services in addition to products offer the prospect of higher sales, better margins, more customized solutions and chance to stand out from low-cost competitors. Experience shows, however, that there is also a high risk of failure. Product companies that are thin...Starting at €8.20
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Managing Queues in Bank Branches: BBVA Case (B) (Chinese Version)
Flores Alonso, Juan Enrique; Chinchetru, Iker; Moscoso, PhilipCase P-1134-ZHService and Operations ManagementPart (B) of the case presents two specific problems which allow for the application of relevant tools for analysis. The first aim is to analyze the impact of temporary employee absences on customer waiting times and the second is to compare the service offered by experienced cashiers vs. beginners.Starting at €5.74
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The Fundamentals and Key Concepts of Inventory Management (Chinese Version)
Lago, Alejandro; Moscoso, Philip; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-484-ZHService and Operations ManagementIn this technical note, we address the analysis and management of stocks in an operations system. The document specifically describes the functions of stocks and their costs, in addition to the variables and factors that largely determine stock levels and the action that should be taken to improve inventory management. This will enable us to identify the potential for improvement and assess whether the most appropriate inventory logic is being ap...Starting at €8.20