ASDA Strategic Operations Management
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An Analysis of the Importance and Function of Operations Management in an Organization0An Analysis of the Importance and Function of Operations Management in an OrganizationBy [Name]CourseProfessor’s NameInstitutionLocation of InstitutionDate0
An Analysis of the Importance and Function of Operations Management in an Organization1An Analysis of the Importance and Function of Operations Management in an OrganizationTable of ContentsIntroduction....................................................................................................................................2Operation Management................................................................................................................3Overview of the Company.............................................................................................................3The report objective......................................................................................................................5The SWOT Analysis......................................................................................................................5The Function of Operations and Operations Management.......................................................6The ASDA Operations Strategy...................................................................................................7The Value Chain of ASDA............................................................................................................8Out Bound Logistics......................................................................................................................8Warehouse ASDA operations.......................................................................................................8The Supply Chain Information Database....................................................................................8Integration, speed, and synchronization......................................................................................9The Choice of Appropriate Technology....................................................................................10Store and Inventory Management.............................................................................................10Channel Management System....................................................................................................10Recommendations........................................................................................................................11The approach to the improvement of the company operations...............................................11Conclusion....................................................................................................................................12References.....................................................................................................................................131. Introduction1
An Analysis of the Importance and Function of Operations Management in an Organization2Each functional aspect of the business has its essence importance and place in anybusiness organization. There is a balance between all departments, function, and activitiessince none single area can be considered to be more important than the other. It is through thecollaboration of various departments which result to success, revenue and the development ofeach business. Most businesses, however, categorize their activities into various shapes so asfor having a clear outline of the business activities to be performed by the organization. In the21st century, there are various major functions of business, and they include operationmanagement, marketing, sales, financial management, customer relations, informationtechnology, research, and development (Stevenson 2014). No one department can be singledout as the most important for the success of the business operations. Every function of thebusiness department is unique and has features or characteristics which make it vital for thebusiness. It is, however, crucial to note that operations are one issue which can be said tofacilitate other departments and functions (Enotes.com. 2015). Despite the organization department or function, there is a process and procedureabout that workflow of the specific unit, and this means that operations are present in alldepartments (Heizer, 2004). Therefore, there are various lines of operations and operatingprocedures. This brings the essence of an effective operation management system in everybusiness. Operation management provides and understanding into the efficient and effectiveflow of work in addition to the smooth flow of work in the entire organization (Kamauff2009).The effective implementation of operation management is essential in aiding the achievementof the goals of the individual workers, teams and the whole organization in a smooth costeffective way. It concluded that operation management is vital and provides a life for theorganization. The function of this report is to provide a case study of the operationmanagement framework of ASDA Company by analyzing the importance and the function of2
An Analysis of the Importance and Function of Operations Management in an Organization3the operation management in the company. 2. Operation ManagementIt can described as a management function and subject, which deals with thesupervision, design, and reformulation of various business operations in the provision ofgoods and services. Operation management for any business comes with two facets namelythe company dimension, and the other is customer dimension (Kamauff 2009). The companydimension seeks to have all operations run in a cost effective, efficient manner while thecustomer dimension, on the other hand, seeks to provide high-quality products and services.This means that in all operations in any business, the company needs to guarantee itscircumstance and financial state in addition to catering for the needs of the customers. Withthis, we can define operation management as a function, which seeks to have a smooth flowof process and procedures in the conversion of inputs using efficient and cost-effectivemethods into the required outputs. Also used about the production of goods and services andseeks to enhance the satisfaction level of value added actions in variously given processes(Enotes.com. 2015). The fundamental goal of the operation management department is to try,and strike a balance between the cost and revenue. This is to ensure that the organizationmakes maximum profits and at the same time provide high-quality products and services.The operation functions activities such as the production and distribution process. Bigbusinesses usually maintain operation management systems and the processes are not changerapidly.3. Overview of the CompanyASDA is a British superstore, which deals with the retailing of food, clothes, toys andother general household effects. It has run a mobile telephone network known as the ASDAMobile. The company has its main office in Leeds, West Yorkshire. In 1999, the companybecame a subsidiary of Walmart, which is one of the world largest retailers. Currently, ASDA3
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