The Ten Principles
of Operations Management

Developments like MRP, MRP II, CIM, and FMS seem to come into the field of Operations Management with a bang– and go out with a whimper.  Furthermore, there have been too many failures where there should have been success.  We argue that many of these failures were caused by the violation of one or more of the ten “principles” of Operations Management.  These principles are timeless.  Our message is simple: respect them and violate them at your own peril.

Dr. Steven A. Melnyk, CPIM

Dr. Steven A. Melnyk, CPIM, is Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University.  He is the lead author of 13 books.  Dr. Melnyk is known for his ability to bridge the gap between the academic and practitioner worlds.  Dr. Melnyk has spoken to various APICS and NAPM/ISM groups at the international, national and regional levels.  He is also a member of the Production and Operations Management Society, the Decision Sciences Institute, and the Society for Manufacturing Engineers.  He has consulted with over 60 companies.  Finally, Dr. Melnyk is the faculty director of education for the Masco Leadership Program in Operations Management (MLP-OM) and the Textron program in Operations Management.  The MLP-OM was recently recognized by Fortune as an example of the most effective relationship between an academic institution and industry.

ALSO...

We will be raffling off three of Dr. Melnyk's books - so be sure to obtain your free raffle ticket when you sign in!

Meeting Information:

Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 6:00pm

6:00-6:30pm - Registration , Networking & Buffet Dinner
6:30-6:45pm - Announcements
6:45-8:00pm - Presentation

University of Richmond
Jepson Center
Richmond, Virginia

The Jepson Center is building #49 at the bottom of the Campus Map.

Cost:

$15 per person, for members, guests and visitors, payable by cash or check at the door.
Please make checks out to "Richmond APICS".

Reservations:

Register for this PDM with Sandra Faulkner at PastPresident@APICSrichmond.org by Friday, November 9, 2007.

As a courtesy to our speaker, if you RSVP, please make every effort to attend. (This also helps the Chapter to keep costs down.)

Please print the Event Flyer (PDF) for your co-workers, bosses, and interested guests and encourage them to come!

Directions and Map:

Directions from Chippenham Turnpike:  Turn north onto Huguenot Road (VA Route 147), and cross over the Huguenot Bridge (James River).  Take the first left (light) onto River Road; then take the 2nd right which is College Road. Follow College Road and enter the University from Westhampton Gate, taking an immediate right onto Crenshaw Road.

Campus Map: Click here to see a University of Richmond campus map.  The Jepson Center is building #49 at the bottom of the map.