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Operations Management: What are process flow structures?

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What are process flow structures? What structure does your organization rely on the most? How effective has the structure been in achieving organizational goals?

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The process flow structures for operations management are examined.

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The flow structure of the process utilized to create or deliver a service or product have an impact on the facility layout, technology, resources and work methods. The process architecture will have a huge impact on an organization's competitive advantage. The two main classifications of flow structure are job shop and flow shop. A flow shop process utilizes specialized resources and the work will follow a fixed path. A job shop process utilizes general resources and the ...

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