Assignment task: Apply Slack and Lewis (S/L) Operations Strategy (OS) framework and Matrix to a real-world company of your choice. The following structure is recommended.
- Introduce the organisation and the state of operations in the firm
- Identify the market side of the OS and the Performance Priorities
- Identify the resources aspects of the firm and the Decisions made for the key Areas
- Use the S/L Matrix to map the OS of the firm.
- Examine and discuss how the firm is leading its OS;
Which aspect is currently predominant in the model the firm is running its operations (Market or Resources)? Briefly explain.
Evaluate the balance the firm has in reconciliation between the two dimensions (Market Vs Resources)?
Identify the risks involved in the current strategy.