International Operations and Innovation Management

Running head: INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
International Operations and Innovation Management
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1INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Table of Contents
Portfolio Task 1...............................................................................................................................2
1. Input output diagram.............................................................................................................2
2. Significant responsibilities performed by the Operations Manager.....................................3
3. “Definition of cost, speed, quality and flexibility” in relation to that context......................4
Portfolio Task 2...............................................................................................................................5
1. Supply network diagram.......................................................................................................5
2. Considerations for determining a suitable location for that context.....................................6
3. Specification of capacity measured in each case and justification for the same..................7
Portfolio Task 3...............................................................................................................................8
1. “Level production plan for Covolo Diving Gear”................................................................8
2. Rationale for the implement of a chase plan........................................................................9
3 a. “S&OP update with rolling planning horizons help alleviate Patricia’s concerns”..............9
3b. “Advantages in using S&OP”................................................................................................9
Portfolio Task 4...............................................................................................................................9
1. “Evaluate the inventory policies at WFA”...........................................................................9
2. Changes recommended in inventory management to Mike...............................................10
References......................................................................................................................................11

Input
Feedback Loop
Information, customer opinion, new thoughts and expertise
Processing
Designing, Modelling, quality control, pattern making, manufacturing
Output
Customer Satisfaction, End Product, Employee Satisfactio
2INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Portfolio Task 1
1. Input output diagram
Figure I/O Diagram of Textile manufacturer
(Source: As created by author)

3INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Input
Bankers, Buildings, Safes
Feedback Loop
Customer Response, Analysis of Economic Trends
Processing
Advice, Discuss, Lend, Lock
Output
Bank Accounts
Figure I/O Diagram of Bank
(Source: As created by author)
2. Significant responsibilities performed by the Operations Manager
Textile Manufacturer
Some of the main input processes involved in the textile manufacturing is considered
with preparation of laying out patterns of the fabric and working out on costing of materials. The
processing division ensures quality control, designing as per CAD model and proceeding with
the final manufacturing process. The output process ensures preparation of the final product
along with employee and customer satisfaction. The feedback collection ensures flow of new
information such as new ideas, customer feedback and expertise (Heizer 2016).
Bank
The input processes in bank includes employing of bankers, purchasing of land and
building and arranging safes from different third-party vendors. The main process involves
discussion, advice and providing services in keeping money in the safest way possible. The main