Operations Management Taxonomy

The four dimensional space-time paradigm is cohesive and inclusive, and better identifies the major constraints on goods and/or services production. It is intended to analyze and synthesize both the similarities and differences among industries and companies positioned in matrix categories, and thus to help determine the appropriate actions of operations managers during the transformation process.The complexity of the OM paradigm shows realistically the trade-offs that have to be made in this dynamic area. Changing markets, technology, management, and economics all play a part in positioning operations. Resulting changes in the market requirement and product/service positioning matrix can change unit costs. Movement in any direction on the matrix should not be thought of as a natural evolution but should be meticulously planned. Goods and services producers grouped in each of nine major transformation categories may be able to use similar planning, implementation, and control approaches