Operations Management Graduate MBA Course Lectures - Lecture 6 Process Selection and Facility Layout

Operations Management Chapter 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout This lecture explores: Process Selection Technology Process Strategy Strategic Resource Organization: Facilities Layout Designing Product Layouts: Line Balancing Designing Process Layouts This lecture is ideal for MBA students, business majors, and professionals seeking a clear, structured introduction to how operations support organizational strategy and leadership. 📚 Whether you’re preparing for an exam, teaching a course, or strengthening your leadership toolkit, this session provides a practical and conceptual foundation for managing operations in today’s complex environment. The textbook for this course is Operations Management by William J. Stevenson: https://amzn.to/4ruYWF5 https://amzn.to/3ZNxFkR https://amzn.to/3MJ5KiZ https://amzn.to/4at9s9J As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share with others studying business and leadership. 0:00 Introduction 0:06 Introduction 0:27 Process Selection and System Design 1:14 Types of Processing 3:28 The Need for Layout Planning 4:45 Layout Design Objectives 5:58 Repetitive Processing: Product Layouts 7:49 Non-repetitive Processing: Process Layouts 9:12 Fixed Position Layouts 10:03 Combination Layouts 11:45 Service Layout 13:12 Line Balancing 13:45 Cycle Time 14:17 How Many Workstations are Needed? 14:49 Precedence Diagram 15:59 Example 21:15 Answer B What is the efficiency? 22:40 Lecture 6 Summary