P.4: Explain the key approaches to operations management and the role that leaders and managers play.
Explain the key approaches to operations management used by Corus and the role that leaders and managers play in working of these approaches.
You could think of different key management approaches such as Six Sigma, Lean Production, TQM, JIT, etc; you must explain the role of a leader and a manager in executing each of the management approach identified in the case company.
Corus key markets: Crossword
Case study: Gap exercise
Case study: Lean Production
P.5: Explain the importance and value of operations management in achieving business objectives.
Explain the importance and value of operations management in achieving business objectives of Corus.
You could think of different aspects of operations management such as Control and Distribution system, Process design, Capacity management, Logistics and inventory management etc.; you must explain the importance and value of each of the aspect of management operations in the case company.
Merit grade: LO3: M3
