a simple tool that provides a way to sort a diverse set of items into an order of importance. It also identifies their relative importance by deriving a numerical value for the priority of each item.

defined as a process diagramming tool used to determine optimal sequence of events, and their interconnectivity. It is used for scheduling and to determine the critical path through nodes

systematically identifies what might go wrong in a plan under development. Countermeasures are developed to prevent or offset those problems.

a tool that allows a team to identify the presence and strengths of relationships between two or more lists of items. It provides a compact way of representing many-to-may relationships of varying strengths.

a new management planning tool that depicts the hierarchy of tasks and subtasks needed to complete and objective. The _____ starts with one tem that branches into two or more, each of which branch into two or more, and so on.

a graphical representation of an information system that shows the relationship between people, objects, places, concepts or even events within that system

a tool that gathers large amounts of language data (ideas, opinions, issues) and organizes them into groupings based on their natural relationships.

a tool for analyzing relationships between two variables for determining how closely the two variables are related.

a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data. It is an estimate of the probability distribution of a continuous variable.

a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows

a type of chart the contains both bars and line graph, where individual values are represented in descending order by bars and the cumulative total is represented by the line

a line graph of data plotted over time. By collecting and charting data over time, you can find trends or patterns in the process because they do not use control limits.

a graph used to study how a process changes over time. Data are plotted in time order.

the movement of goods from the supplier to the consumer along with returns and other service requirements.

transmitting orders and updating the status of delivery.

includes payment schedules, credit terms, consignment, and also title ownership arrangements.

use advanced algorithms to determine the best way to fill an order.

track the physical status of goods, the management of materials, and also financial information involving all parties.

a single worker or group of workers handle a complete task.

The skills and technology required for these jobs are easily available. Usually, this allows the organization to include specific customer requirements as the job progresses. Some examples are tailors, hairdressers, etc.

These jobs involve greater complexity and hence, require skilled management. Project control or management is an important aspect of such jobs. Some examples are large construction projects, film production, etc.

With increased volumes, businesses usually seek to organize the production process by creating batches. The ____ requires the division of tasks in sub-parts or operations. Once this is done, each operation is completed for the entire batch before the next operation is started.

The problem of batch queuing is eliminated in the ____. It is a method of production where a task is worked on continuously or the processing of a material is continuous and progressive.

a diagram which visually displays the many cause for a problem or effect. It helps to find the root cause of a problem.