International Operations Management: operations consultancy report

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Assignment:	010
Module: Module leader:	MOD006887 Tom Farnsworth
Lecturer:	Tom Farnsworth
Semester/Trimester:	1
Academic year:	2022-23

Executive summary

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Table of contents

Executive summary………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Table of contents……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

List of figures…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

List of tables……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5

(1) Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

1.1. Characteristics of the operation…………………………………………………………………….. 6

(2) Operational problems and solutions……………………………………………………………….. 7

2.1 Problem 1………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7

2.1.1 Problem 1: analysis………………………………………………………………………………. 7

2.1.2 Problem 1: evaluation……………………………………………………………………………. 7

2.1.3 Problem 1: discussion…………………………………………………………………………… 7

2.2 Problem 2………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

2.2.1 Problem 2: analysis………………………………………………………………………………. 8

2.2.2 Problem 2: evaluation……………………………………………………………………………. 8

2.2.3 Problem 2: discussion…………………………………………………………………………… 8

2.3 Problem 3………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

2.3.1 Problem 3: analysis………………………………………………………………………………. 9

2.3.2 Problem 3: evaluation……………………………………………………………………………. 9

2.3.3 Problem 3: discussion…………………………………………………………………………… 9

(3) Recommendations……………………………………………………………………………………… 10

References…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

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(1) Introduction

1.1.Characteristics of the operation

 

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Refer to the assignment brief for guidance as to the contents of this section. Characterizing the operation can be done through comparative techniques such as the Four Vs, operations performance matrix, IP matrix etc. Remember that comparison with similar operations is a great way to reveal the important characteristics of your case organization.

(2)Operational problems and solutions

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Section 2 is where you directly address the three operational problems given in the assignment brief and the accompanying source materials.

2.1 Problem 1

2.1.1Problem 1: analysis

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In this first subsection, you should apply an appropriate tool to Problem 1. In most cases, this will involve some kind of analysis of the data provided, and this requires to you state clearly the nature of the problem – remember that the nature of the problem in operational terms may not be what the client believes it to be.

2.1.2Problem 1: evaluation

 

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Here you should set out the practical steps that the client should take in order to eliminate or reduce the negative impact of the problem identified and solved in 2.1.1. This may require consideration of costs vs benefits and the potential for unintended consequences and impacts.

2.1.3Problem 1: discussion

 

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Here you should critically discuss the analysis and the evaluation. This may well include consideration of strengths and weaknesses of the method chosen to analyse the data and structure the problem/solution, as well as the advantages of other potential methods which might be more useful given more data, time etc.

This is a very practical problem-solving exercise and general discussion is not required – everything here should be relevant to the problem presented by the client and the need to develop real-world solutions.

 

2.2 Problem 2

2.2.1Problem 2: analysis

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In this first subsection, you should apply an appropriate tool to Problem 2. In most cases, this will involve some kind of analysis of the data provided, and this requires to you state clearly the nature of the problem – remember that the true nature of the problem in operational terms may not be what the client believes it to be.

2.2.2Problem 2: evaluation

 

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Here you should set out the practical steps that the client should take in order to eliminate or reduce the negative impact of the problem identified and solved in 2.2.1. This may require consideration of costs vs benefits and the potential for unintended consequences and impacts.

2.2.3Problem 2: discussion

 

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Here you should critically discuss the analysis and the evaluation. This may well include consideration of strengths and weaknesses of the method chosen to analyse the data and structure the problem/solution, as well as the advantages of other potential methods which might be more useful given more data, time etc.

This is a very practical problem-solving exercise and general discussion is not required – everything here should be relevant to the problem presented by the client and the need to develop real-world solutions.

2.3 Problem 3

2.3.1Problem 3: analysis

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In this first subsection, you should apply an appropriate tool to Problem 3. In most cases, this will involve some kind of analysis of the data provided, and this requires to you state clearly the nature of the problem – remember that the true nature of the problem in operational terms may not be what the client believes it to be.

2.3.2Problem 3: evaluation

 

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Here you should set out the practical steps that the client should take in order to eliminate or reduce the negative impact of the problem identified and solved in 2.3.1. This may require consideration of costs vs benefits and the potential for unintended consequences and impacts.

2.3.3Problem 3: discussion

 

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Here you should critically discuss the analysis and the evaluation. This may well include consideration of strengths and weaknesses of the method chosen to analyse the data and structure the problem/solution, as well as the advantages of other potential methods which might be more useful given more data, time etc.

This is a very practical problem-solving exercise and general discussion is not required – everything here should be relevant to the problem presented by the client and the need to develop real-world solutions.

(3) Recommendations

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Here you should make practical recommendations to the client based on your technical solutions to the operational problems and your appraisal of the organizational context carried out in Chapter 2 above. You are encouraged to go beyond the specific problems and make more holistic recommendations (for example the adoption of particular operational methods or techniques, changes to management practice or style etc) which may be suitable.

References

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