Operations management: a tool to increase profitability
Mulvehill, M.J.
Journal of the California Dental Association 29(3): 227-230
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 11324292 Document Number: 532804
Operations management enables the efficient utilization of the production systems in a business. This paper will address several key elements in the business competency of operations management. Specifically, this discussion will review the components of a material requirement planning system and a "just-in-time" system for inventory control and time management to enable the dentist to monitor a portion of the practice's overhead costs.