1.Layout design
How should we arrange the facility?
How large a facility is required?
2.Human resources and job design
How do we provide a reasonable work environment?
How much can we expect our employees to produce?
3.Supply chain management
Should we make or buy this item?
Who are our good suppliers and how many should we have?
4.Inventory, material requirements planning,
How much inventory of each item should we have?
When do we re-order?
5.Intermediate, short term, and project scheduling
Is subcontracting production a good idea?
Are we better off keeping people on the payroll during slowdowns?
6.Maintenance
Who is responsible for maintenance?
When do we do maintenance?