Operations management is the strategic administration of production processes and personnel to maximize output, minimize errors and continually enhance product quality. Facility layout refers to the way in which work stations, equipment, machinery and employees are positioned within a work facility. Process selection involves strategically choosing which types of work processes to include in the production of a product. Process selection and facility layout are both important elements of operations management. Understanding the basics of each and their correlation can help you to design more efficient production processes.