SCLT 2362 Lecture 2: Chapter 4 Textbook

• School: University of Houston
• Department: Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
• Course: SCLT 2362
• Professor: Silvia Garcia

Document Summary

Fragmented log structure: log activities managed in multiple dept. throughout org. Remain subservient to objectives of dept. in which housed. Unified log structure: multiple log activities combined into single dept. Centralized log org: company maintain single log dept. that administers to entire company from home office. Decentralized log org: log decisions made separately at divisional or product group level and in different regions. Increasing amt of output while holding input constant. Tachograph: recording instrument installed in truck for time and speed. Iso 9000: generic standards used to document quality management and assurance systems. Six sigma: emphasizes virtual elimination of business errors. Lean six sigma: area of emerging focus within many companies. Integrates goals and methods of two approaches in pursuit of quality. Malcolm baldrige national quality award: recognize us org for achievements in quality and performance. Tsa made transportation worker ide credential (twic)