Reference no: EM133330152 , Length: 2000 Words
Strategic Thinking
Company - TESLA
Learning outcome 1: Propose and implement operational management techniques to maintain and improve core business processes
Learning outcome 2: Critically evaluate the contribution made to business effectiveness through quality management practices & supply chain procedures.
TASK: Critically discuss the operational management techniques of a company of your choice using Porters Value Chain Analysis by answering the following questions:
Question 1. Using the template below, complete the value chain analysis on an organisation of your choice.
Question 2. Critically analyse segment(s) of the value chain considering their contribution to overall business effectiveness? Ensure you:
- Discuss the strengths & weaknesses of their supply chain procedures & quality management processes
- Suggest what they could implement to maintain/improve their core business processes & profit margins.
You must justify & support your claims with the appropriate references and academic theories/papers. See below for template and additional guidance.
Assessment Template
1. Brief overviewof the organisation you have picked. What do they do? Who are they? What industry are they in? etc 100 words max.
2. Value chain analysis- complete template (300 words max)
3. Critical Analysis of value chain segment(s)(approx.1500 words). Please note that you may discuss as many segments as you wish. I would suggest 2 or 3 would suffice. Please ensure you go into enough critical detail to ensure you have answered the assessment brief.
.) Inbound logistics
-strengths and weaknesses of supply chain procedures
-strengths and weaknesses of quality management processes
- Suggestions of what they could implement to maintain or improve their business processes & profit margins.
Outbound Logistics
-strengths and weaknesses of supply chain procedures
-strengths and weaknesses of quality management processes
- Suggestions of what they could implement to maintain or improve their business processes & profit margins.
4. Summary of your findings (Approx. 100 words)
5. References (not included in word count)
Attachment:- Strategic Thinking.rar