Operations management case study

Throughout the class, you will build some fundamental knowledge of
Operations and Supply Chain Management. Here is your opportunity
to demonstrate what you have learned. The term project provides an
opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge to a real-world business
situation. The project is an individual-based writing effort. Research
and select a business/organization of your choice – it can be a
national, local or international. More information is in the syllabus, but
here are the basics:
 8 to 10 pages written paper in standard format (must have at
least 4 sources)
 Analyze the organization’s current operation/supply chain
system (SWOT analysis)
 Identify issues/challenges the organization faces/faced through
the COVID challenge
 Critique the plan
Paper Structure
Cover Page
 Name of company & your name (first & last name)
Section I: Description of Company
 History
 Mission/Vision
 Competitors
 Profitable/not profitable
Section II: Overall analysis of the business (SWOT Analysis)
 Strengths: What do they do well
 Weaknesses: What could they do better
 Opportunities: What opportunities could they take advantage of
 Threats: What threats exist to the business/organization
Section III: Operational/Supply Chain Issue impacted by COVID
 Identify issue
 Background on the issue
 How long has this been an issue
 Any other important information
Section IV: Critique of their Approach
 What has gone well
 What did not go well
 Suggestions for going forward

Paper Requirements: APA/MLA/Chicago (or other) Format
 Times New Roman 12 pitch
 One inch margins & double spaced
 8 to 10 pages – The paper must be at least 8 pages – this is
8 pages without cover sheets or source pages. If it is not at
least 8 pages, it will detract seriously from the grade.
 Must have sources in the body of the paper and a
bibliography/source section

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