Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

A 16 page paper. The writer begins with a very brief introduction to Nokia Corporation. The first section of the paper reports and discusses the historical growth of the company and relates the stages of growth to two specific sets of years – 1992 to 1997 and 1998 to 2001. There were significant changes in ...

An 8 page paper discussing operations problems at ABC Company, which imports and distributes tiles. The company uses the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) approach to inventory management so as to gain the most advantageous price on tiles that it can. Of course this is in ABC’s best interests, but there are cost factors ...

This 6 page paper discusses the management theories of Peter Drucker and Frederick Taylor, then compares/contrasts the two philosophies. Quotes and examples given from both texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly considers the supply chain at Steinway, the well known piano manufacturer. After considering general logistics the paper looks at the way IT is being used to increase efficiency. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief description of General Motors, including its many brands. Annual sales data are reported for four years starting with 1999. Data for the month of October 2003 as compared to one year ago are provided. Market share for GM and the Japanese auto makers are reported. The ...

This 6 page business paper looks at McDonald's Corporation, how it began and how it reinvents itself all the time. Recent changes and expansion plans are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper suggests that certain models such as TQM be applied to the launching of TCC, which is TSA's contact center. TSA is the Transportation Security Administration. Much attention s paid to airport security and providing good customer service. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on various manufacturing process questions including the use of CAD, CAE, CIM and FMS for better manufacture of products, facility design layout and what a layout tells about the organizational culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper is an analysis of Submarino.com, a consumer web site focusing on the delivery of products and services to Latin America. The paper discusses suggestions to an already written case study.

A 4 page paper discussing business process flow changes under TQM. Two individuals formed a partnership to operate a small pizzeria. The business operates on a shoestring, and the two partners currently supply all of the labor. Business is not brisk enough to enable the partners to take on extra help, but ...

A 7 page paper that discusses why metaphors are used so often to describe leadership. Scholars have failed in their attempts to agree on the definition of leadership. Some have offered definitions but most describe traits, behaviors, characteristics and skills. This is one of the reasons metaphors have been used so often to describe leaders ...

A 15 page paper discussing the benefits and issues surrounding Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). As JIT has been able to provide manufacturers with cost and operational advantages, VMI does the same for retailers and distributors. There was question in the early years of whether VMI would be a benefit or merely another costly ...

This 12 page paper considers the importance of standard setting and performance monitoring on task management and the success of a company. The first part of the paper examines the use of standards and how these are important with introducing any task management system, a example is used to demonstrate how lack of standard setting ...

This 5 page paper relates the development of an Internet-based Decision Support System (DSS) for a mobile telephone company, which requires an understanding of the methods for the development of this kind of system and the elements that make a “good” online DSS. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper evaluates From Competitive Advantage to Corporate Strategy, and What is Strategy. The works are critically discussed in a practical manner. Total Quality Management is discussed and Porter's critique of the model is duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper is an analysis of what Michael E. Porter defines and describes as strategy. Porter explains that operational effectiveness is not strategy. Strategy is about choices, operational effectiveness is not. The discussion incorporates Porter's three broad generic categories that may be used to gain a competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the way in which the transformation processes in the confectionary company Cadbury and ACAS; the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The paper outlines the way transformation process takes place in each of these organisations and then analyses them, looking at the similarities and differenced where one main output ...

This 4 page paper considers what it meant by the term mechatronics and how, when understood this enhance manufacturing possesses. The paper looks at examples of simple mechatronics and hew these can be applied in manufacturing to increase efficiently and productivity, decrease costs and support competitive advantages such as differentiation. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ...

This 6 page paper looks at two organisations; Cadbury’s, part of the Cadbury Schweppes group, and ACAS; the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The paper looks at the two organisations to show how, despite vast differences in products and services as well as stakeholders, there are commonalities in the way products and services are developed. ...

This 8 page paper reviews the entitle essay by Michael Porter, published in 1987. The greater portion of the paper provides a synopsis of the highlights of Porter's ideas. Porter's essay focuses on corporate strategy for diversified companies and includes the three essential tests executives need to consider before deciding to acquire a company or ...

This 10 page paper discusses those characteristics inherent in successful leaders based on the theories of Lussier and Achua. Personal account exampled utilizing Lussier Achua theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student where a retail business is increase the mail order side of operations. The paper looks at different aspects of the business and their impact on quality. These include the current constraints of limited capacity, the impact of increasing space, the impact of ...

A 3 page paper comparing quality assurance activities of a manufacturer and a service organization. For both of these organizations, “quality” is not a destination, but rather a process. Each much ensure that the standards are adequate for the present, with an eye toward improving them in the future. Cadbury always can ...

A 10 page paper that begins by explaining what organization culture is, how it is defined and described. Handy and Harrison's typology of corporate culture is outlined and explained. How the organizational culture effects the change process is discussed. Finally, implications for leaders are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper outlining the manufacturing process for snowboards. Though the manufacturing process of snowboards is rather straightforward, there are many opportunities in the process to affect quality, either positively or negatively. The type of material specified in the original design will dictate much of the manufacturing process. Nearly all snowboards ...