Operations Management

Section A

Answer ONE question from Section A (word limit: 1200 words per question in Section A)

Question A1 Using the Capacity Planning and Control framework, explain how a manufacturing corporation can manage demand.
(50 marks)

Question A2 You are the manager of a large seafood restaurant. Explain what kind of inventories you have, and discuss three reasons to avoid accumulating these inventories.
(50 marks)

 

Section B

Answer ONE question from Section B (word limit: 1200 words per question in Section B)

Question B1 Compare and contrast three approaches for eliminating waste. Use one company of your choice to illustrate how these approaches could be implemented.
(50 marks)

Question B2 Discuss the differences between breakthrough and continuous improvement. Explain how a small local gym can use these to improve their operations.