Operational Management Practices and Their Impact on Organisational Efficiency: A Case Study of Next Plc

CW1 Written Assignment

Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................4
Operational management practice within a chosen establishment .............................................4
Critical evaluation of how operational management practices influence organisational
efficiency......................................................................................................................................6
Ascertainment of how specified technology has been adopted in chosen establishment ...........7
Supporting functions linked with operational management practices and evaluation how they
aid in gaining success for establishment .....................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFRENCES ................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Operations management can be described as effective administration of business
activities which helps to create highest level of efficiency in an organisation (Brown, Bessant
and Jia, 2018). It is essentially concerned with transformation of raw inputs as well as labour of
products and services for maximizing the organisational profits in an effective manner. Major
responsibility of operation manager essentially involves formulation of strategies, purchasing
raw inputs and securing compliance in an establishment. It also help in adding value to
customers in a strategic manner. For better understanding of practices related to operations
management, Next Plc is taken into consideration. Next Plc is an UK based multinational
company which deals in clothing, footwear and home appliances which was established in 1864
and has its headquarters at England, United Kingdom.
This project report highlights an understanding of theories and concept related to
operations management practices as well as in their application. It also delves into techniques
regarding operations management.