Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

A 5 page paper discussing GE Automotive’s use of two types of cross functional teams to achieve both short- and long-term cost and time savings to increase throughput as well as financial benefit. The purpose here is to assess the improvements in throughput that GE Automotive has been able to achieve in recent years. ...

This 4-page paper discusses three companies and talks about what types of organizational structures they have encompassed, and how such structures can change corporate culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. A strategic audit is a comprehensive analysis. This essay presents three components in that analysis: core competencies, performance and value chain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper plans a project where tasks have been allocated a time and number of staff but a schedule has not been completed. The paper completes a schedule, identifies the critical path, costs the labour and considers how quality can be maintained. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

Philip Kotler describes a method of marketing management, which applies to the success of the Marriott marketing strategies that began in 1985 as reported by Steve Swartz. Kotler's method is based on customer satisfaction that also satisfies the corporate goals. Bibliography lists 5 sources. jvMariot.rtf

This 6 page paper examines this book and provides a critque of the material. More specifically, this paper responds to the model that March and Simon present in regards to employee turnover. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Case analysis of Sandy Ward's VIP team at AT&T and its affect on bringing about the restructuring of the Dallas manufacturing plant. The case is provided by Harvard Business School. The analysis provides recommendations for Sandy Ward's team. Bibliography list 4 sources. jvSWard.rtf

This 3 page paper evaluates the fast food chain including positive and negative ways in which it has adapted to three environments: remote, industry, and operating. A case study is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages. 'The Comeback of Caterpillar case under Glen Barton's strategic leadership was successfull, but his legacy may yet destroy the company in the United States, something Caterpillar has always insisted on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

When the above motto is the passion of the CEO and all of top management, Harris (1992) states that customer service is guaranteed to be king throughout the organization. Customer service management is the most important tool for maintaining a competitive edge in business today because customers select when, where and with whom they will ...

A 14 page paper discussing the case of manufacturing inefficiencies at Thompson Telescopes. The company has enjoyed impressive growth in recent years, and it has long outgrown its former approach to manufacturing. Currently, the Sales department controls all aspects of operation, though it may not be fully aware of the control it has ...

A 16 page paper. As companies face a more competitive global marketplace and as changes occur so quickly, companies have searched for new organizational structures and operational practices to maintain a competitive advantage. One of the models found to be effective is teamwork. This essay begins with a general introduction to teamwork and then discusses ...

Ecommerce saves time and money, particularly in relationship to accounting functions. By allowing the bank to handle cash, the vendors to handle accounts payable, the stock vendor to handle the stock investment portfolio, etc., the company can be stripped down to its barest essentials . . . in support of a fully functional financial institution, ...

Companies wishing to establish a position in the global economy would do well to look at the economic practices of economies of scale, economies of scope, and learning curve. These economic concepts put into practice have saved many companies billions, while opening them up to competition on a grand scale, as exemplified below. Cases include ...

This 7 page paper examines the concept of employee ownership based on a case study submitted by a student. Then, the concept is examined in respect to Maslow and Herzberg's theories. Whether ownership really enhances motivation is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews an article submitted by a student entitled "Reviewing the Organization" by Henry Mintzberg and Ludo Van Der Heyden. The article is summarized and critiqued. The main idea is duly noted. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper describing observation of a Dunkin’ Donuts’ drive-through window at lunchtime and just before the early-morning rush hour. The purpose of the observation is to assess operations specific to the drive-through. The paper concludes that Dunkin’ Donuts’ shift to central factory production may enable it to provide greater selection to ...

Solaris' UFS Filing System [ Click here to purchase this paper ] This 10 page paper provides an overview of this popular system. Several subjects are addressed including positive and negative aspects of the system. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Filename: SA035UFS.wps

This 10-page paper focuses on a case study and literature review analysis pertaining to the operation management of FedEx's Supply Chain Services group. The discussion includes some supply chain models and FedEx's effectiveness in incorporating the models. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 16 page discussion of the reasons world events demand consideration in corporate security. The author cites examples of the impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks and details their impact on diverse segments of the corporate world. Environmental terrorism is used as yet another example of why world events impact corporate security. ...

A 15 page book report of: Information Rules: A Strategic Guide to the Network Economy by Carl Shapiro and Hal R. Varian. The essay first presents an overview of the book and its central ideas. The writer then comments on the language, clarity and readability of the text. Some of the major themes of the ...

A 9 page paper reviewing production costs and processes at China Cola, which is successful but has been experiencing declining profitability over the past several years. Focusing on activity-based costing, the paper presents several alternatives to recommend that the company adopt a JIT to raw material procurement and add a second production line to ...

This 15 page paper examines this work and applies it to the real world. The author's insights into today's business environment is discussed in depth. Several points are examined from the book. Are they realistic? Quotes are included. Concepts such as leadership and mission are researched and explored. Bibliography lists ...

This 30 page paper has three major sections. Change Management identifies and discusses forces that drive change, anticipating change, resistance and overcoming resistance. Understanding the Organization Through Three Lenses first discusses some of the many different factors in the internal and external environments. The essay then provides a comprehensive description of three perspectives or lenses ...

9 pages in length. Well-regarded as a guru of the overall concept of Total Quality Management (TQM), Kaoru Ishikawa's contributions to this ever-growing global business approach is both grand and far-reaching; that his most significant input revolves around "simplifying statistical techniques for quality control in industry" (Ho et al, 1998) illustrates the fundamental focus ...