Operate X

4. The physical layout of a facility, including the arrangement of equipment and workstations
5. A visual scheduling system that helps manage work in progress
8. The process of planning, executing, and controlling the efficient flow and storage of goods
14. The process of analyzing data to make informed decisions about future demand
17. The degree to which a product or service meets customer expectations
19. The process of keeping equipment, machinery, and facilities in good working order
20. A management philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement

1. A tool used for quality control, involving the graphical display of data over time
2. A statistical approach to process improvement
3. A management tool used to set and monitor progress toward organizational goals
6. The point in a process where capacity is limited
7. The process of selecting and evaluating suppliers
9. A strategy for managing and optimizing supplier relationships
10. A system that minimizes inventory levels by ordering just enough to meet immediate demand
11. A measure of a company's ability to meet customer demand on time
12. A system for tracking and managing materials and components
13. The time it takes for a product to move through the entire production process
15. A method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing a business
16. A system for tracking the movement of goods within a facility
18. A system that aims to minimize waste and increase efficiency by eliminating non-value-added activities