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(2005, 3000 words)
The paper analyses the benefits and drawbacks of Ñlean production, reviewing related theories and contrasting it to mass production along the lines of quantity and quality of products, working environment, production techniques, workforce arrangement, etc. A comparative analysis of Japanese and American practices in car manufacturing is conducted.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the factors of effective operations management focusing on the concept of operations strategy and providing its definition, classification and description in the context of competitive advantage and external environment. Applications of operations strategy in manufacturing and service industries are discussed.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper examines the concept of lean production based on the strategy of optimum utilization of the existing resources outlining the features of lean operations, their benefits and techniques used in Japanese and American car manufacturing industry.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper reports on the nightshift services in the food manufacturing industry analysing input-transformation-output operations within the frameworks of several models including core/periphery model, service package model, etc. The review of external (Marks & Spencer) and internal (dayshift) customers is provided focusing on customer relationship and management. The service delivery system is described including process/customer chains, performance/feedback loops, etc.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper reviews the sales performance of particular sales district of a chemical manufacturing company. The evaluation is based on such performance criteria as sales volume, gross profit contribution and sales districts expenses. Additionally, the more detailed evaluation of operations performance is undertaken in order to highlight the possible improvement areas. The spotted weak points are discussed and the specific improvement strategy is suggested. The strategy dwells on such issues as the control of sales force, compensation, customer segmentation and customer yield maximisation.
(2005, 2500 words)
The present paper discusses the importance for garment retailer of developing quick response strategy. The discussion shows that the adoption of this approach introduce various significant benefits for operations such as effective inventory control, increased customer service, greater responsiveness to market needs (especially in case of high fashion products). Quick response approach requires the development of new types of relationships with the agents of the supply chain. Within new approach the relationships shall promote the spirit of trust and induce the agents to timely exchange information in order to minimize the possible time lags between different phases of product transformation.
(2005, 1800 words)
This essay is a Comparison between the Supplier Evaluation Systems of SIEMENS VDO and INFINEON. It gives a review about two different supplier evaluation systems and shows the definition of Supplier evaluation system, the two evaluation systems of SIEMENS VDO Öautomotive and INFINEON and there similarities and differences. This paper has been written for German University.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper reviews the decisions involved in launching an international operation including the choice of location, the details of ownership and the forms of organisation. Types of global organisations structures are discussed.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reviews the methods for controlling production and quality in international operations outlining the main types of control based on personal, bureaucratic, social and expatriate aspects; the mechanisms of each type of control are discussed. The possibility of transferring control mechanisms across cultures is argued.
(2005, 3000 words)
This article focuses on comparing and contrasting the operations management problems faced by the companies Oilpartz Ltd, Executive Holloware Ltd and London Zoo described in cases ÓIll phone you backÔ, ÓExecutive HollowareÔ and ÓLondon ZooÔ, (Johnston, R. et.al., Cases in Operations Management, Pitman, 2003.) referring to the transformation model, types of operations (4Vs), operations performance objectives, and the contents of the 5Ps mentioned below.
(2005, 3300 words)
The paper assesses the implications of the entry of a new online DVD rental service provider into UK market. The discussion reviews the current state of the market in terms of its growth and competitive pressure. Then the paper compares the offer of new service provider against competitors in order to evaluate the competitive strength of new entrant and foresee possible implications for existing industry players. Provided that online DVD rental business is only one of many strategic business units, the paper also assesses the degree of fit of new business venture with existing business units.
(2004, 3500 words)
This paper is set out to critically evaluate the utility and relevance of Planning and Control of the operations management to the contemporary business environment. How the planning and control approaches which is a day to day process, a dynamic process and ongoing process that has to be undertaken by all the organizations which are must to understand to perform operations and deliver a product and add value to it.
(2005, 2700 words)
In this paper the case study of Radisson Edwardian hotel group's project of the Sound Workshop, installing hard-disk based music systems and lighting schemes was taken into analysis in terms of operations management and project management. The difference between operations management and project management were evaluated. Microsoft Project software was applied to produce a Gantt Chart and a Network for the project in order to estimate the project resources, cost, time and the constraints available. Then, the received results have been examined in terms of the resources' constraints influence on the project and the benefits of the Microsoft Project software have been outlined. Next, recommendations to 'operationalise' the project once it is completed and future possibilities of improving the effectiveness of the operation through automation were given. Volume versus Variety issues relevant to the project was considered. Finally, the paper makes a summary and a concision of the work performed.
(2005, 5500 words)
This report is primary based on case study of a travel agent, which has recently experienced a number of problems, such as low employee retention rates, low morale, poor use of knowledge and IT systems (including management decision support systems) and so on. The report assesses the core areas of operations management, which need to be considered when attempting to resolve the situation. In particular, it is suggested to implement 'intelligent agents' artificial intelligence system, instead of currently used expert system. The leadership style of the company's CEO is critically analysed and the links towards the decision making and organisation justice are made. In addition, the researcher assesses the importance of tacit knowledge and suggests the implementation of knowledge management. Moreover, continuous improvement model and the process are suggested. The possibility as well as potential benefits of the company becoming a learning organisation is also assessed, whereas the links towards the role of management is clearly described. The report is completed by personal reflective statement of potential benefits from undertaking an operations management course.
(2005, 1300 words)
A two-variable LP minimization problem with three constraints is solved graphically. Analysis in terms of dual values, tight and slack constraints is performed and speculations on the possible development of the Linear Programming approach are done.
(2002, 4000 words)
The paper deals with the technology of cheddar cheese production concentrating on the activities and resources of cheese manufacturing in Somerset, UK. An overview of the cheese making process is given covering the issues of strategic operations management. The paper offers recommendations on the improvement of the overall operation of the business.
(2005, 2500 words)
This is the analysis of the way marketing research might contribute into the development of the specific operational strategy which will meet both market needs and corporate objectives. The analysis shows the way the research helps to segment customers, define their preferences and align service concept accordingly. The paper reviews the application of the key performance objectives on the example of the micro-operations of the Brussels Airport. Finally it provides a comparative analysis of two products in order to identify the important marketing mix elements that shall be used to position each of these products to target customers.
(2005, 1500 words)
This report provides the analysis of the operations management of one of the leading UK convenience stores. The analysis applies key performance objectives concept. Through the review of each of five performance objectives (price, speed, flexibility, dependability and quality) the report discussed its degree of operational fit against competitors. The other area of discussion is the importance of resource planning and control and its current role in the operations of the company. Finally the repost introduce suggestions for operational improvement that would increase the firms competitive strength.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper explores the improvement activities of BAs management, designed to make the operations more flexible and customer-focused. The paper reviews the content of improvement activates, discusses the factors that contributed to the successful implementation of improvements and considers certain flaws that reduced the effectiveness of the improvement program.
(2003, 1500 words)
This paper discusses the operational management of Tyco Electronics, and the ways, which the company employs in order to increase the operational efficiency. The production and packaging processes are described in details. The scanning method of employees control is used at Tyco manufacture, so the advantages and drawbacks of it are highlighted there. Seasonal employees hiring method depending on the product demand is evaluated there. Finally, the quality management process is described and original Tycos methods for quality control are evaluated in terms of efficiency. The paper does not contain any references.
(2004, 1500 words)
An analysis of aggregate planning, order release, economic batch quantity, lot sizing and set look forward with regards to a simple product. The manufacture of the humble coat hanger is used to illustrate the aforementioned factors. Thirteen spreadsheets show the nature of capacity against demand, component requirements and batch quantities under various scenarios. The findings are concluded and recommendations are made accordingly.
(2004, 1500 words)
This essay looks at the operation management of HSBC. It is discussed products and services, processes and technology, quality, global relationship management, the needs and expectations of the customers, new ways of accessing the services, and new customer service provision in the HSBC Bank. Itt also discussed the individual benefits of HSBC, which better than other banks.
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