Assignment: Introduction to Operation Management
Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate the concept of operations functions, supply chain strategy and issues required for a new production design.
Demonstrate core competencies of organization, Inventory Control System and customer services and cost.
Read the case study and answer the following questions:
1. What are Croc's core competencies? what are their advantages for the company?
The competencies is :
2. How do they exploit these competencies in the future? Consider the following alternatives: a. Further vertical integration into materials b. Growth by acquisition c. Growth by product extension
3. To what degree do the alternatives in question 2 fit the company's core competencies, and to what degree do they defocus the company away from its core competencies?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.