Operations Management 2018

Part A

This assignment asks you to write an essay of 1500 words, outlining what you believe the role of operations management is in today’s business environment. This assignment is worth 30 % of your overall grade. Please ensure you reference correctly.

Part B

This assignment is worth 70% of your overall mark. 40 % if for the initial supply chain/process mapping exercise.

You are required to carry out an actual supply chain analysis/process map of your chosen company. The basis for this analysis is the topics covered throughout the module

*** This element of the assessment if company-specific.

Assessed on:

1. Description of the Supply Chain
2. Analysis of the Process (es) being evaluated
3. Engagement with theory as a basis for the analysis
4. Development of an overall supply chain analysis/process analysis
5. Evaluation of the appropriateness of the particular supply chain dynamics / process dynamics
6. Discussion of how the supply chain / process fits into the overall business
7. Conclusions/Recommendations