This is an individual task and constitutes 5% of total module marks. All four tasks including this s

This is an individual task and constitutes 5% of total module marks. All four tasks including this should be submitted together as a single portfolio submission by 18th March, 2016. From the list below, choose one context from each of A and B. A B Steel manufacturer Hospital Toy Manufacturer Movie theatre House Builder Railway station Mobile manufacturer Retail store Bread manufacturer University Furniture manufacturer Bus company Tyre manufacturer Football club Beer manufacturer Bank Textile manufacturer Charitable organisation For each context separately, respond to the following questions: 1. Prepare an input output diagram (only a diagram would suffice but you are free to add an explanation for greater clarity) [0.5 mark for each context] 2. Prepare a short description of the key tasks performed by the Operations Manager for that context [1 mark for each context] (150 words for each context) 3. Define cost, speed, quality and flexibility in relation to that context. Also, specify which of them in your view would be the order winning attribute/s for that context and justify your choice. [1 mark for each context] (150 words for each context) Additional guidance: ­ Marks will be awarded on the basis of appropriateness of ideas and clarity in articulation ­ In relation to the contexts above, think of a generic organisation. For example, if your chosen context is a football club think about any generic football club rather than a specific one (such as Order code: 81709475 Available Time remaining: 0 days 20 hours 59 minutes Deadline: August 24 10:00 Order total: $9.45 Compensation $3.15 / Page Pages: 3, Double spaced Sources: 1 Order type: Coursework Subject: Business Academic level: Undergraduate Style: Harvard MS Take order Place bid Hide order Report a Problem Request deadline extension till Choose your reason ­­­­­­­­­­­ Date Time 24/08/2016 10 00 8/23/2016 www.essaywriters.net/sys/orders/view/1709475/ http://www.essaywriters.net/sys/orders/view/1709475/ 2/3 Manchester United) when formulating your responses. Portfolio Task 2 This is an individual task and constitutes 5% of total module marks. All four tasks including this should be submitted together as a single portfolio submission by 18th March, 2016. From the list below, choose one context from each of A and B. A B Steel manufacturer Hospital Toy Manufacturer Movie theatre House Builder Railway station Mobile manufacturer Retail store Bread manufacturer University Furniture manufacturer Bus company Tyre manufacturer Football club Beer manufacturer Bank Textile manufacturer Charitable organisation For each context separately, respond to the following questions: 1. Prepare the supply network diagram with at least two upstream and two downstream echelons (only a diagram should suffice but you are free to add an explanation for greater clarity) [1 mark for each context] 2. What factors would you consider in deciding a suitable location for that context? List down in order of importance and justify each factor [1 mark for each context] (100 words for each context) 3. Specify the measure of capacity in each case and justify [0.5 mark for each context] (upto 50 words for each context) Additional guidance: ­ Marks will be awarded on the basis of appropriateness of ideas and clarity in articulation ­ In relation to the contexts above, think of a generic organisation. For example, if your chosen context is a football club think about any generic football club rather than a specific one (such as Manchester United) when formulating your responses. Portfolio Task 3 This is an individual task and constitutes 5% of total module marks. All four tasks including this should be submitted together as a single portfolio submission by 18th March, 2016. Read the case study Covolo Diving Gear and respond to the following questions: 1. Develop a level production plan for Covolo Diving Gear [1 marks]. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of this plan [1 mark]. 2. Explain if Covolo would be able to or not be able to implement a chase plan? [1 mark]. 3. Patricia Rodriguez, vice president of marketing states, “I have got to tell you that I am pretty comfortable with the forecasts for Sep through Nov, but after that, a lot could change. Its just very hard to forecast for four or more months out in this kind of market”. a) Explain how a monthly S&OP update with rolling planning horizons help alleviate Patricias concerns [1 mark] b) Explain the advantages in using S&OP, even though the forecasts may change? [1 mark] Additional guidance: ­ Marks will be awarded on the basis of appropriateness of analysis and clarity in articulation 8/23/2016 www.essaywriters.net/sys/orders/view/1709475/ http://www.essaywriters.net/sys/orders/view/1709475/ 3/3 Portfolio Task 4 This is an individual task and constitutes 5% of total module marks. All four tasks including this should be submitted together as a single portfolio submission by 18th March, 2016. Read the case study WFA (Water for Africa) and answer the following questions: 1. Evaluate the inventory policies at WFA (Hint: You may need to critically look at the stock record to identify issues/concerns and compare the existing ordering in relation to EOQ). The expectation is for the relevant analysis to be presented in a tabular format with appropriate writeup explaining the same (max 250 words) [3 marks] 2. What changes in inventory management would you recommend to Mike and why? (max 200 words) [2 marks] Additional guidance: ­ Marks will be awarded on the basis of appropriateness of analysis and clarity in articulation