1. Select a business domain and generate idea s such as developing a new product or expanding an existing product.
2. Find the best idea using decision - making tool such as decision - tree [Module A]
3. Specify objectives and design the desired product and its life - cycle.
4. Define your work as a project and apply project management for all steps including network deterministic or probabilistic technique(s)
5. Use location strategy if necessary such as f actor - r ating and center - of - gravity methods.
6. Determine the layout of the unit(s) considering the designed product process.
7. Assign an appropriate supply chain , decide about outsourcing, and introduce yo ur sourcing strategy for your product.
8. Apply quality management tools to improve the operation and increase efficiency and effectiveness.
9. Define maintenance plan for the process if applicable.
10. Utilize SPC to monitor the quality of the operation.