Data-Driven Decision Making

25 minutes

Lesson Content

Using production data, KPI dashboards, and analytics to make informed operational decisions. Learn about the balance between data analysis and practical experience in manufacturing management.

Slide Outline

Slide 1: Data in Operations
Slide 2: KPI Dashboards
Slide 3: Trend Analysis
Slide 4: Decision Frameworks
Slide 5: Balancing Data & Experience
Slide 6: Reporting to Leadership

Operations Management Assessment

Passing score: 75%

1. What is the primary goal of capacity planning?

Match production capacity to current and future demand

Maximize equipment speed at all costs

Reduce the workforce as much as possible

Eliminate all overtime

2. Which approach best describes data-driven decision making?

Using metrics and analysis alongside experience to make informed choices

Only relying on gut feeling and experience

Following every data point without considering context

Ignoring data and following what competitors do

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Module Lessons

1. Strategic Operations Overview

2. Resource & Capacity Planning

3. Cross-Functional Team Leadership

4. Data-Driven Decision Making