Problem: You are to choose a publicly-traded company and analyze the firm's commitment to quality, based upon the principles learned in this course. Among the Items to consider are:
- value chains
- performance measurements
- goods and service design
- supply chain issues
- inventory control
- forecasting
- scheduling
- lean operating systems
This should not merely be a reporting of the company's ability to meet these quality initiatives. Rather, in your narrative, you should clearly display your understanding of the principles of operations management by evaluating the overall success or failure of the chosen organization to meet various standards of quality.
Sources of information for the company you choose may include annual reports, other company publications, newspaper or magazine articles, and personal contact with individuals in the company.
- Includes examples that show the application of concepts to the firm
- Analyzes the firm in light of course concepts
- Well-organized and well-developed
- Demonstrates mastery of course concepts
- Demonstrates research into the chosen firm