BUS515 Discussion Posts
Discussion 1
Operations strategy is a long-range plan for the operations function that specifies the design and use of resources to support the business strategy. The role of operations strategy is to provide a plan for the operations function so that it can make the best use of its resources. It is the operations strategy that specifies the policies and plans for using the organization's resources to support its long-term competitive strategy (Reid & Sanders, 2010).