Essays and Research Papers on Applied Operations Mgt.

A 4 page paper about the largest cruise ship in the world. The paper provides a brief description of the ship as well as its sister ship, Allure of the Seas. The paper identifies the builder of the ships and discuses the project and the need for excellent management to minimize risks. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 10 page paper examines the supply chain management at McDonalds, looks at six of the main components; the sourcing of the suppliers, the transportation, inventory management, the ordering process, storage and outbound logistics. This is used to assess the ways that the firm may improve their supply chain management. The bibliography cites 7 ...

This 4-page paper focuses on U.S. company American Connector and Japanese company DTC, and the efficiencies of their plant operations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the differences between scientific management and lean production methods. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 18 page paper looks at the concepts of project management that will be important to a project manager about to embark on a new project moving the location of a firm to bigger premises. The concept of propjet management and a framework that can be used to manage it is considered as well as ...

This 4-page paper discusses quality differences between American Airlines (a global competitor) and Southwest Airlines (a local competitor). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins the report that Albertsons was acquired by Supervalu. The paper discusses Albertsons’ strengths that help it grow as well as barriers in the domestic and global market that may impede its growth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper that begins by reporting the company’s mission, vision and values. The paper identifies stakeholders and discusses relationships with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, the company’s short-term plans and long-term plans. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 7 page paper answers questions on 4 different articles concerning ERP and business systems. Subjects considered include the use of an extended ERP model, the potential of open source ERP, business processes as levers for innovation and the contrasting ERP with BOB. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 7 page paper explains a new automated system for making reservations at a holiday resort. Based on information provided by the student the telephone process explained, and illustrated with a flow diagram. The paper is made up of 5 pages of text and a 2 page flow diagram. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 8 page paper uses a project planning approach to plan a vacation, using a range of tools to help with the planning process. The use of a Pareto chart, a radar chart and a histogram are all used and explained. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the process and different stages that a firm will have to go through in order to produce a value management report and a risk management report for a new project. The different stages are presented in a practical manner. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with a summary. The hypothetical Board of a coffee shop company has identified specific outcomes for a strategic change plan. The writer identifies TQM as an approach that will meet most of the desired outcomes. This is combined with creating a learning organization. The essay also discusses employee ...

This 10 page paper looks at the Aloft Hotel in Vaughn. The background to the hotel and general information is provided before an in-depth look at the front desk operations. The job of the front desk agents and the front desk manager are discussed. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses Kudler Fine Foods' use of the Internet for purchasing purposes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is a four slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes. The presentation looks at the way customers will value quality in the context of consumer warranties and the way these may prevent an inherent conflict in the way that operational attributes are determined. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3 page paper responds to questions about a case study provided by the student. The paper discusses whether Toyota is an open system, centralized or decentralized, mechanistic or organic and what can be learned from their Toyopet Crown. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which a healthcare organization may approach and select an information technology system. The process of identifying needs for the stakeholders and the organization and the method that may be used to make a final selection are both discussed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper is a PowerPoint presentation of four slides with speaker notes looking at how an IT program may be implemented and measured following implementation. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5-page paper discusses various aspects of planning as they relate to Halliburton. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on external environments and internal operations for Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper reviews ten general and research articles ion outsourcing, summarizes the contents of the articles and identifies potential flaws or weaknesses in the articles and suggest ways in which the articles or the research may be improved. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on using smart phone technology for a supply chain in a Fortune 500 company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. This essay begins with a definition and explanation of globalization and leadership. The writer discusses leadership in a global environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources. PGglbzxlr.rtf

3 pages in length. Under the subheading that asks "How do we reach our customers," the operational business model most appropriate at this juncture is one that focuses upon strategic marketing. Having already established a presence gives Tack N Ride an advantage over competitors who do not have as strong a foothold within ...