Operations Strategy and Competitive Priorities of Apple and Zara

Developing an Operations Strategy

{1st task } Competitive priorities represent the strategic emphasis a firm places on certain performance measures and operational capabilities within a value chain. Developing an operations strategy involves translating competitive priorities into operational capabilities. a) Explain and compare the operation strategy and the competitive priorities of any 2 (two) of the following firms: Apple, Zara, NTUC FairPrice, and Redmart. b) Some experts are saying that all firms need to change their operations strategy and their competitive priorities for post COVID-19 era. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with this argument for the firms you selected in (a). do include the APA in-text citation and also provide the references with the URL indicated, done up with citation. - Rating criteria for 1st task - 1. Point of view a. Explain your personal perspective, which is influenced by your experiences, culture and interests. b. Apply and analyse relevant concepts, theories, logic or materials to argue/support your point of view by midweek to extend the dialogue. i. Questions to consider: - What experiences, concepts, theories, logic or materials convinced you of your point of view? - How are you looking at this situation? Is there another way to look at it that you should consider? - Is your view the only reasonable view? What does your point of view ignore? 2. Evidence a. Apply relevant information facts, data, evidence, or real world examples to support your point of view. Cite relevant information and references in APA format. i. Questions to consider: - What information do you need to support your point of view? - Does the information support/oppose your point of view? - How credible is the information? 3. Implications and consequences a. Explain the implications and/or consequences of your reasoning. i. Questions to consider: - Given all the facts, what is the best possible conclusion/solution? - If you conclude in this way, what might happen? - What are the possible outcomes of your conclusion/solution? { 2nd task will be responding to Other Learners } On Thursday 15/10/2020, to read and respond to at least two other learners' posts. When responding to other learners’ posts, seek clarification, share your personal experience in relation to their posts and provide feedback. To log in to : https://canvas.suss.edu.sg/ to respond to other learners' post. - Rating criteria for 2nd task - a. Engage your peers in the discussion by interacting with at least two other learners to add depth and subtlety to the discussion. b. Offer arguments and counter-arguments supported by evidence, data and logic as you engage your peers in a thoughtful discussion of an issue. i. Questions to consider: - Did your peers provide enough explanation to help you understand their point(s) of view? - Did they provide strong evidence to support their viewpoint(s)? - What argument(s) or counter-argument(s) could you use to respond to their position(s)? - Does all this make sense together? - Have you ever considered your peers’ views? Are you agreeable to their position(s)?