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Operations and Project Management (OPM): Rolls Royce

   

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OPERATIONS ANDPROJECTMANAGEMENT

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1PART 1............................................................................................................................................1Introduction to Chosen Organisation......................................................................................1Operations vs Operations Management..................................................................................1Review and Critique of Implementation of Operations Management Principles...................1Extent to which Operations Management Meets the Requirements of the Company............3Continuous Improvement as a Philosophy and Lean Principles............................................4Continuous Improvement Plan...............................................................................................4Recommendations..................................................................................................................5PART 2............................................................................................................................................6Overview................................................................................................................................6Project Life Cycle...................................................................................................................6Critical analysis of usage of different theories, concepts and models between large and small-scale projects........................................................................................................................10CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTIONProject Management refers to an appropriate planning, organising, controlling andimplementing a certain project appropriately. It is a highly essential aspect which includeseffective procedures and practices to complete an activity within desired time (Heizer, Renderand Munson, 2017). The report below is divided into two parts, wherein, the first part deals withreview and critique of operations management principles, for which Rolls Royce has beenchosen to reflect upon. On the other hand, another part of the report is based on Portakabin CaseStudy and is focused upon a detailed implementation as well as critique of the Project LifeCycle.PART 1Introduction to Chosen OrganisationRolls Royce is one of the biggest companies within the UK which deals in manufacturingand distribution of cars and aerospace vehicles. The firm is considered as an engineeringmagnum and works appropriately towards enhancing their designs by using appropriate andadvanced technologies. However, the firm is currently facing a lot of issues with itsmanufacturing of engines for Civil Aerospace companies like Boeing (Rolls-Royce RevealsBlade Problems in Newest Engine, 2019). Such manufacturing issues are very much importantfor an organisation to deal with in order to maintain superiority and sustainability within themarket.Operations vs Operations ManagementOperations refer to those activities and procedures which are appropriately andspecifically performed by organisation to accomplish their objectives and organisational goals.Moreover, these operations are effective in context of enhancing the productivity andprofitability of the organisation. In addition to this, it is highly oriented towards the endoutcomes. Apart from this, Operations Management is a process of effectively planning,organising, directing as well as controlling functions of the company at operational ends, likeproduction, manufacturing, etc. While the operations are result oriented, operations managementis process oriented. Reason for the same is that, several operations are adopted in context ofachieving set objectives and goals. However, operations management appropriately andeffectively lead these processes and operations towards achievement of set objectives.1

Review and Critique of Implementation of Operations Management PrinciplesOperations Management is a very wide as well as quite essential aspect for anorganisation and thus, it is important that this is appropriately accomplished. There are severalguiding principles within this area of practice, which is very necessary for companies to follow.However, there are certain principles which are also required to be implemented within theoverall operations management to enhance the working of the organisation. Some of theprominent principles are discussed below:Taylor's Scientific Management: Few of the most prominent principles that shouldappropriately be implemented, are the ones within scientific management theoryproposed by Fredrick Taylor. According to him, there must be a systematic approachtowards managing work and accomplishing activities. For this purpose, four effectiveprinciples were provided by them, For instance, the first principle was replacing “rule ofthumb”, by adopting scientific approach to perform activities. The next principle wasmatching workers with their jobs, with emphasis on their capabilities and motivations.Moreover, Monitoring was another appropriate principle, in accordance with, allocationof work between managers and workers.Flexible Specialisation: This refers to the strategy of a company to enhance itscompetitive edge within the market place. Thus, the firm is inclusive of technology andmachinery which could be used in multiple manners. Moreover, companies adopting thisstrategies have high and multiple skilled employees. This aspect allows organisations tobe flexible in its operations and easy modifications, which would enhance its competenceeven in dynamic situations.Mass Customisation: It refers to the procedure of delivering customised products andservices, as per the customers' needs. It is a combination of customisation and flexibility,which allows the firm in incurring lower unit costs.Agile Manufacturing: This sort of manufacturing is related to different manufacturingoperations emphasising on personalised products to customers. The processes andoperations within this principle is assigned in a way which could help the firm inchanging rapidly in response to customer demands.2

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