Assignment:
Individual Assignment: Operations Management Analysis & Implementation Paper
Purpose of Assignment
Students apply the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout this course to analyze the various operations management areas including supply chain, competitive position, logistics, and location. Students also develop and propose an implementation plan.
Research, select and review industry and companies of interest in areas of Operations, Supply and Value Chains in context of the global competitive landscape in preparation for an assignment due in Week 6.
Select and review Operations and Supply / Value Chain as well as the global competitive landscape for one company in your industry using the IBISWorld and Mergent Online databases found in the University Library along with official company reports (SEC filings, Investor presentations, etc.). Use at least 3 sources.
Complete a global competitive landscape and supply chain scan for your selected organization and industry. You are expected to apply the tools, concepts, and methodologies that you have learned during this course.
Perform an analysis of the supply chain and changing eco-system in an effort to develop a lean value chain that fosters innovation and growth. You are expected to provide value to customers while addressing change management challenges in terms of process, products, and services.
Create a 2,100-word Implementation Plan in which you include the following:
- Analyze the supply chain from both product and service standpoints.
- Analyze the most important value points in terms of process, products, and services.
- Assess the organization's competitive position and possibilities.
- Analyze the structure, logistics, and facility location of the organization.
- Explain how the organization's structure, logistics, and facility location affects the organizational performance.
- Develop a list of key objectives that foster innovation and growth in context of the business / industry.
- Develop an implementation plan for key objectives, change management issues in context of all stakeholders as part of your operational plan. Please include a GANTT chart.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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