Unit six Written Assignment Sanaya Cross MT435 Operations Management Kaplan University 03/09/2013 Introduction Albatross Anchors is a family-owned business which was established in 1976‚ located on twelve acres in a rural suburb of Smalltown in the United States. Albatross Anchor started with four family members‚ and has essentially grown to one hundred and thirty employees. Their operations started off as manufacturers of bell/mushroom anchors but as of 1989‚ the owners decided to expand
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have many variables; planning‚ analysis‚ designing and innovations. Albatross Anchor needs to become more effective with the opportunities and challenges in its operating environment. Albatross’ operating system must be capable of producing quality products (anchors) that are n demand within a time frame that is acceptable to the industry. Question One Based on the information presented in the scenario/case study discuss Albatross Anchor’s competitiveness in relation to (please address all items
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Consulting firm your task is to use your expertise in Operations Management to assist Albatross Anchor. Write a report answering all the questions posed regarding the case study of Albatross Anchor. Demonstrate your understanding of course content by using concepts and principles from your textbook and from academic quality research to solve these challenges. Albatross Anchor Case Study (Note: This is not a real company) Introduction Albatross Anchor is a small family owned business that began in
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Unit three Written Assignment MT435 Operations Management Kaplan University December 27th 2013 Introduction Question One Based on the information presented in the scenario/case study discuss Albatross Anchor’s competitiveness in relation to (please address all items in the below list and provide support for your conclusions): 1. Cost a) Cost of Production: Hi my name is Cynthia‚ and I have been asked by KU to help Albatross Anchor. Here’s what I know so far‚ after doing my case study
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scenario/case study discuss Albatross Anchor’s competitiveness in relation to (please address all items in the below list and provide support for your conclusions): 1. Cost a) Cost of Production: To understand the cost of production we must first understand what two costs are valuable to company along what can make a company gain or lose profit. First we look at Variable cost which “depends on what materials and labor are needed for the company” and in this case it is anchors which can vary with the
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Introduction This case mainly deals with the varying types of operational challenges that Albatross Anchor is currently facing. The pricing is not a major issue for the organization and it is able to sell its products at a consistent market rate; however it is unable to realise its full profit potential due to the presence of a lot of operational inefficiencies. It is evident that if the firm is able to overcome all of these challenges‚ it can make the same level of profits as that of their competitors
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Albatross Anchor is a small family owned business that started operations in 1976 with a few family members. The company has grown significantly over the years which have created some issues with production as well as the administrative area. The facility is technology deprived‚ dirty‚ disorganized‚ and not meeting US safety and environmental standards. As the company expanded additional processes began and due to the limited space‚ production was not running as smoothly as the company should. When
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Unit Six Written Assignment Tenice Jones MT435 Operations Management Kaplan University June 25‚ 2013 Introduction A family business that started in 1976‚ Albatross Anchors has grown causing some issues with administration and production over the past few years. At this current time‚ technology is outdated‚ not in compliance with US Safety and Environmental standards and extremely unorganized. There is a lack of space due to growth; consequently‚ it is now hindering the functionality
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commence the process of becoming the leading supplier of bell and snag hook anchors. I look forward to seeing these goals initiated‚ and seeing you at the top of your market. Question 1 Carefully review the assignment scenario/case study. From the limited information in the scenario/case study‚ identify at least three direct and specific long-term and three direct and specific short term operations changes that Albatross Anchor must make to gain a clear and sustainable competitive advantage (provide
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Unit six Written Assignment Jennifer Bell MT435 Operations Management Kaplan University May 31‚ 2013 Introduction We will be looking at Albatross Anchor and they long and short term operational goals that can help to gain a sustainable competitive edge. We will look at the four operational issues and what components about them need to improved in order to run more efficiently. Question One Carefully review the assignment scenario/case study. From the limited information
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