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|Unit level: |Unit no: |Date of issue: |Lecturer: |
|5 |34 |May15th, 2013 |Anthony Mensah |
|Unit Title: Operation Management in Business |Submission Deadline: |
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| |June 7th, 2013 |
Assignment No: 1
Title: Importance of operations management in the production of goods and services
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with an understanding of the role and importance of operations management in the efficient and effective production of goods and services. It will enable students to realise that the ‘proper’ organisation of productive systems, and their interfaces with internal as well as external customers and suppliers, is essential if goods/services are to be produced on time, to cost and within the laws and regulations.
Scenario
Impressive Burgers was established 10 years ago with the goal of providing fast take away food to their customers quickly and of a higher quality to that of their rivals.
Each restaurant offered a simple menu structure with a choice of four set meal options.
1. Burger, Chips & Soft Drink
2. Cheeseburger, Chips & Soft Drink
3. Chicken Burger, Chips & Soft Drink
4. Vegetarian Burger, Chips & Soft Drink