Theories and Principles of Operations Management in Service and Manufacturing Industries

Appraisal of Theories, Concepts, and Principles of Practice in Operations Management

Appraise the theories, concepts and principles of practice from the area of Operations Management and their application to the service and manufacturing industries

Evaluate the application of alternative Operations Management Techniques – Capacity, Quality and Supply Chain Management

Evaluate the potential use of technology for supply chain management

Apply a range of Operations techniques to the management of a business

Evaluate how supporting functions interact with operations and aid their success

Select an organisation and apply all four of the questions below.  Ensure work is supported with evidence from research (academic theory and company research) A brief introduction and conclusion is also required which is included in the word count.

1. Identify one operation management practice within a chosen organisation

2. Critically analyse how this operation management practice impacts the organisation in regards to efficiency

3. Evaluate how technology could be embedded in this process or evaluate how this has already been achieved

4. What supporting functions are linked to this operation management practice and evaluate how can they assist with ensuring organisational success?

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