Review and Critique of Operations Management (Part 1) Project Life Cycle (Part 2)

This report provides an overview of operations management and project life cycle, including a review and critique of the implementation of operations management principles within Unilever PLC. It also includes an analysis of the extent to which the operations management of the organization meets the requirements of the organization, and a discussion of continuous improvement as a philosophy and Lean principles. The second part of the report focuses on the project portfolio of In-House Food, including an explanation of each stage of the PLC that applies to the selected project, analysis of the project methodologies and tools used, and a review and critical evaluation of the effectiveness of the PLC in application to the project.

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Unit Number and Title Unit 187 – Operations and Project Management
Title Review and Critique of Operations Management (Part 1)
Project Life Cycle (Part 2)
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Table of Content
Part 1: Business Report
1. An introduction to chosen organization p
2. An explanation of operation vs. operations management p
3. A review and critique of the implementation of operations
management principles within the chosen organization p
4. An analysis of the extent to which the operations management of
the organization in the case study meets the requirements of the
organization p
5. Discussion of continuous improvement as a philosophy and
describe the Lean principles p
6. A continuous improvement plan, including your justified
recommendations for improvement, based on your review and
critique of operations management principles within your
organization p
7. Conclusion p
References p
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1. An introduction to the chosen organization
Unilever PLC only based on United Kingdom that focus on dealing with several
different retailing products and the respective organization is function and functioning
at the global level and it is known to one of the largest businesses around the world.
In addition to this respective organization deals in providing several kind of products
to their consumer base data related to the retail segment. The respective businesses
functioning add more than 180 nations around the world and there are several
different brands that are collaborated with the business as well (Bai, and et.al., 2022).
The organization is targeting several major departments that involves personal care
as well as beauty products and also home care products and food items as well. The
organization was founded in the year 1929 and it was founded by Williams’s lever.
2. An explanation of operation vs. operations management
Operation: Operation means to the practices wear a commercial business focuses
in engaging inconsistency as well as daily life for the goal of enhancing the worth
and value of the business and also permitting the individual in order to earn more
and more profitability and money. There are several kind of practices which can be
involved in this where this supports for goal of increasing the revenue and also this
supports for goal of increasing the revenues and also for covering the cost and this is
crucial for the workers in accordance to support them for the goal of achieving long
term goals and objectives that support them to function several operations like
manufacturer, accounting as well as marketing and various other.
Operation management: Operation management can be understood as the
element in the commercial business where it is more of the concerned with the
management of the practices of the business for the goal of increasing the
effectiveness as well as efficiency within the organization of the business. In addition
to this it involves of planning, monitoring as well as organizing the method of
business in accordance to maintain the revenue as well as cost and also supports for
the aim of achieving the operating margins of the profit as well (Hasnain, and Pasha,
2022). This is the obligation of the manager of the operation in order to make sure
that propane conversion of the input into the output is more effective and efficient
way. Moreover to this both of these elements are offering guidance to the business
for the m of minimizing the errors and also for permitting the commercial business in
order to accomplished the task of the business in more effectiveness as well as bit
more efficiency perfect functions and operations involves the practices of the
organization but management of operation is known to be that element that
maintains these practices of operations in the business in accordance to enhance
the effectiveness of the business.
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3. A review and critique of the implementation of
operations management principles within the chosen
organization
Operation management is known to be one of the most crucial element in the
business that is making the effect over the several operations of the business. This
involves of the management of several practices of manufacturing and also making
sure minimization of wastage, enhancing the efficiency of production and also
contributing in order to enhance the level of profitability of the business. Below the
principle of operation management are described:
Agile Manufacturing service: This is known to be one of the crucial principle in
order to implemented and opted by the management of the respective organization
that gives more concentration on providing the rapid reaction to the clients in relation
to the dynamic preferences and demands of the consumer base in the market area.
For the goal of accomplishing and attaining the edge over the competitors in the
market place this is crucial for the management of the respective organization in
order to make sure (Hernandez, and et.al., 2022). That they are fulfilling and satisfying
the demand of the consumers.
 Advantage: One of the major advantage of utilizing this type of the
manufacturing services is that it provide assistance in the concentration of the
consumer is on the production and designing of the good and it is crucial for
the respective organization for the aim of enhancing the level of satisfaction
among the clients.
 Disadvantage: Adaptation of this method in the commercial business makes
add more like a limitation as it needs appropriate training and development of
the worker that will enhance the expense of the business..
Lean production: This is one of the basic method that was introduced by the Japanese automotive in
accordance to minimize the level of wasted and it also have the aim of enhancing the activities and process of
the production. In addition to this this method is concentrated on minimizing the wastage of the business and it
also has the aim of increasing the value to the consumer base as well.
 Advantage: This is one of the major method that only needs to construct
space of manpower, required suppliers as well as in equipment’s in
accordance to address and meet the demand of inventory and it also assist in
minimizing the wastage of the business as there is limited waste in the
respective approach..
 Disadvantage: There are few of the drawbacks in this approach that involves
low margin for the m of inactivation as any mistake might give the outcome in
loss of effectiveness as well as efficiency in the business.
Taylor’s theory of Scientific Management: This approach majorly concentrate on
the fact which supports the people in order to function is more complex and difficult
as they are not effectual and efficient as well as optimum in their work which requires
to be more effective and efficient (Kleynhans, 2022).
 Advantage: Implementation of this method provide assistance to the
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commercial business for the goal of enhancing as well as developing in the
system of labor and also in accordance to their efficiency of working. In
addition to this it is a method that make sure the appropriate selection of
analysis of the function that needs appropriate training as well as
development plan.
 Disadvantage: Implementation and execution of this method makes it more
difficult for the organization as it involves enhance level of expense for the
organization and this approach is also not appropriate for the small or medium
scale of the organization as this approach cannot get sustained and
successful without coordination as well as collaboration of workers.
4. An analysis of the extent to which the operations
management of the organization in the case study meets
the requirements of the organization
The respective organization Unilever plc. is known to be one of the biggest business
around the world that is majorly concentrating on few of the goals and objective of
the business. These goals of the business involves productivity, reduction in cost
and various more. In accordance to meet these objectives the organization is
implementing and obtain the operation management and principle of operation
management permits the leaders of the business of the respective organization for
the goal of minimizing the wastage of the organization through appropriate
observation of several practices (Lamba, 2022).
5. Discussion of continuous improvement as a philosophy
and describe the Lean principles
Lean production is known to be the method that is opted by the management of the
respective form in their operation which does not increase the value to the
consumer. 6 Sigma is the method that was introduced by the Lee engineers of the
organization Motorola with having the intention of enhancing the process of
manufacturing and it is one of the best method that is utilized while the organization
in order to gather and leverage the data by minimization of the waste in the process
of manufacturing.
6. A continuous improvement plan, including your justified
recommendations for improvement, based on your review
and critique of operations management principles within
your organization
Write
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Source Principle Outcomes
Cost kaizen In accordance to minimize the cost of the business
management of the respective organization can adapt
this principle which is utilized by the businesses for the
goal of making sure of the consistent betterment of the
function and also of the workers (Lieberum, Schiffels,
and Kolisch, 2022).
Quality TQM It is another matter that is utilized by the commercial
business for the goal of identifying and minimizing the
mistakes in the production, supply chain as well as
other practices.
Safety Enterprise
resource
planning
This is the Approach that is utilized by the business for
the goal of maintaining and managing the integrating
several important elements and resources of the
organization.
Delivery Supply chain
management
This approaches utilized by the commercial business
for the goal of managing the flow of production of the
organization which starts from the row element to the
supply of the final good.
Effectiveness of a continuous improvement plan using appropriate theories,
concepts and/or models:
There are several advantages of the consistent improvement plan that involves
utilization of the several, models like supply chain management, total quality
management, planning of enterprise and various more. These frameworks involves
in the consistent plan of improvement that assist the operations of the business of
respective organization for goal of retaining workers. This will permit the business in
order to enhance Don’t tell me everything the quality of the good that permits the
organization for goal of enhancing the competitiveness of the organization these
models also offers the commercial business for the goal of enhancing the services of
the consumers.
Application of appropriate theories, concepts and models to justify strategies
of a continuous improvement plan for achieving improved efficiency
There are several kind of the models as well as framework that are utilized by the
commercial business for the goal of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the
business. This is very crucial for the management of the respective organization in
order to adopt total quality management that permits them for maintaining the quality
of the goods and services of the business (Moretto, and et.al., 2022).
7. Conclusion
From the above report it has been concluded that the functions and operations of the
project management is one of the crucial element of the commercial business and
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this is crucial for the organization as it does not permit the workers to wait several
different crucial resources of the business. It also promotes them to enhance the
effectiveness and efficiency of the organization and also agrees them for the goal of
enhancing the profitability of the business by minimizing the cost.
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References
Books and Journals
Bai, L., and et.al., 2022. Service provider portfolio selection for project management using a
BP neural network. Annals of Operations Research, 308(1), pp.41-62.
Hasnain, W. and Pasha, U., 2022. A Sustainable Integration Model (SIM) for Construction
Project Management. Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social
Sciences, 6(1), pp.49-62.
Hernandez, G.O., and et.al., 2022. Trends and innovations in photovoltaic operations and
maintenance. Progress in Energy, 4(4), p.042002.
Kleynhans, W.J., 2022. Investigating the influence of operations management decisions on
overall equipment effectiveness in an engineering company (Doctoral dissertation,
North-West University (South Africa)).
Lamba, J., 2022. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.: Logistics Infrastructure Project Management in
Metropolitan Cities like Mumbai. In Project Management in Logistics and Supply
Chain Management (pp. 279-294). Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden.
Lieberum, T., Schiffels, S. and Kolisch, R., 2022. Should we all work in sprints? How agile
project management improves performance. Manufacturing & Service Operations
Management.
Moretto, A., and et.al., 2022. Procurement organisation in project-based setting: a multiple
case study of engineer-to-order companies. Production planning & control, 33(9-10),
pp.847-862.
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Table of Content
Part 2: Project Portfolio
Project Title p
An overview of the case study you have been given p
An explanation of each stage of the PLC that applies to your
selected project, including supporting documentation for each
stage (e.g., business case, the project plan, cost-benefit analysis
and work breakdown structure):
 Project initiation p
 Project planning p
 Project execution p
 Project closure p
Analysis of the project methodologies and tools used p
Review and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the PLC in
application to your project using the appropriate theories models
and concepts p
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Project Title
In-House Food
An overview of the case study you have been given
Large manufacturing business situated in the Midland and it has around more than
1200 workers that are functioning in the business (NEACȘU, and et.al., 2022). This is
one of the business that has enhanced level of workers and every of the employees
have their own duty and role. In addition to this the respective businesses currently
encountering problems that are related to enhancement of the lack of productivity of
the workers at the time of the break and another problem is encountered by the
workers as it is related to the growth and adaptation of the appropriate and healthy
lifestyle. In accordance to minimize this effect managers of the business requires to
make a specific plan and the objective of this plan is minimization of the movement
of the workers at the time of the lunch break which is very crucial for the
organization.
An explanation of each stage of the PLC that applies to
your selected project, including supporting documentation
for each stage (e.g., business case, the project plan, cost-
benefit analysis and work breakdown structure):
 Project initiation
It is known to be the first level of the project management where commercial
business requires to possess appropriate candidates and stakeholders as well as
scope of the organization. This is one of the crucial element for the organization that
permits them for goal of initiating the project. The title and name of this project is in-
house food and this report will take around a month that can have the optimistic
influence over the system of the business as it permits the workers to cherish and
enjoy the healthy snacking while working. In this obligations of the leaders or
manager is to enhance the consciousness regarding the health safety among the
workers and also enhance their level of engagement and productivity.
 Project planning
In this level the method involves several kind of resource planning, planning of
budget, structure of work breakdown and other many elements (Nicał, Nowak, and
Rosłon, 2022).
 Project execution
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This is one of the level of this project cycle in which completion of the project which
needs appropriate planning and implementation for goal of achieving the objectives
of the organization and it needs appropriate alteration and documentation for the aim
of executing the change in the management. It involves derivable of the project and
request of the change for the organization.
 Project closure
This is known to be the last level of this framework which refers to the completion of the
project. In this level several members of the team are planning to close the cycle of project
as it permits the manager of project for the goal of completing the project (Peixoto, and et.al.,
2022).
NAME OF THE COMPANY/project: In-House Food
VISION, OBJECTIVES: Vision of the respective organization yes to create and
launch commercial organization that is entirely dedicated for the workers by opting
the CSR facilities and also adopting major sustainability as well.
MISSION: Mission of the respective organization is to enhance the level of sister
with satisfaction of the customer with providing top quality services and product.
Executive SUMMARY: The respective report is conducted for the goal of minimizing
the absentees of the worker in the business and it is also crucial for the organization
in accordance to monitor the movement of the workers during the lunch break.
What is the new idea of innovation?
Innovation in this project refers to the new idea as well as concept that is
concentrating on the minimization of the consumption of the time which can be taken
by the commercial businesses and it is workers during the lunch break. In addition to
this workers can order there meals and snacks with the help of their phone in
advance as it will assist them to get the food on a given period of time which is
beneficial for them. Also management need to focus on providing the healthy food
and meals to the workers of the business.
Why is it an opportunity –
This permits or commercial business in order to enhance the trust among the
workers as respective organization is more of a weird and concern regarding the
health and safety of their workers (Piyathanavong, and et.al., 2022).
How does it improve on what we already have?
This will assist commercial business in order to enhance the existing condition by
minimizing the movement time of the workers in the organization as the meals and
food is available in the business premises itself.
What resources do you need to bring it about – people, equipment, time, etc.?
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This does not need several of the resources as it only needs utensils, furniture, and
stoves for cooking the meals as well as 2 or 3 staff who will cook the meals to the
people in the business.
What are the risks and the potential benefits?
Risk associated with this is that if the workers will be able to like the food that has
offered by the business as benefit in this project is that it will permit the commercial
business in order to minimize the level of absentees in the business and it will
increase the employee retention and engagement (Salas-Molina, and et.al., 2022).
How will the cash flow work –?
This will not permit the commercial business in accordance to earn more and more
money as the objective and goal of this project s to enhance the health standard of
the worker and also for minimizing the moving time of the workers that will assist the
organization in order to increase the level of productivity and performance in the
organization.
Business Strategy for the project
• Advantages of the above.
One of the major advantage of this report has this is advantages for the internal
business because it will permit the commercial business in order to minimize the
wastage of time of the workers over the non-productivity practices as well as permits
them to concentrate on the accomplishment of the long term goals as well as
objectives of the business in an effective and efficient way.
• Limitations/problems of the above
One of the major drawback of this project is that it will permits the commercial
business for the goal of extra incurred the cost as it will also move the concentration
of the business to other practices rather than main goal and objective of the
organization which is not beneficial for the long term growth and sustainability of the
organization in the market area (Shaheen, 2022).
Analysis of the project methodologies and tools used
This is known to be one of the most effective method of maintaining and managing
the project through breaking down it into several different part as it involves
collaboration of several stakeholders and also the regular stage of improvement as
well.
 This can be understood as the method that is utilized for the goal of
maintaining and managing the project that permits the groups for monitoring
the progress and also observing that which elements will come into the next.
Scrum is known to be another tool of project management that is utilized by the commercial
businesses for the goal of separating the project into several different Sprint and also
permitting the business in order to maintain as well as plan the sprints in a single time
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(Shamim, 2022). Tools of project management are utilized by the commercial
business for the goal of maintaining the project in the effective as well as efficient
way possible. In addition to this project leadership can be understood as the heart as
well as the scientific method for the goal of managing the group with the aim of
accomplishing the project in the effective and efficient way.
Review and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the PLC
in application to your project using the appropriate
theories models and concepts
Performance management can be understood as the consistent method that is
linked to the interaction among the workers with their managers or leaders that can
be done with the goal of achieving the long term objectives and goals of the
organization.
 The advantage of using the project life cycle Is that this basically make
sure appropriate interaction among that the members of the team
communicate appropriately among each other which is in regards of setting
objectives and goals of the business for the long period of time. This is also
one of the most crucial method for the organization in order to measure the
risk which is associated and which is there in the organization as it supports
the management in order to maintain the time for the completion of the task in
a given period of time and also for the accomplishment of the project with
more effectiveness and efficiency (Tomlinson, and et.al., 2022).
 The disadvantage of using a project life cycle Is that this will give the
outcome in enhanced cost of for the organization and in order to complete this
project this is crucial for the managers and leaders of the project in order to
offer appropriate development training for the management as it gives the
outcome in an enhanced in the expense of the business for the long period of
time which is not beneficial for them in order to success and sustain in the
market area.
For this reviews commercial business required to opt several different steps that
involves utilizing the monitoring of the project as this is crucial for the organization in
order to observe the working of the project which permits them to measure several
kind of the activities of the project (Verma, 2022).
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References
Books and Journals
NEACȘU, G.T., and et.al., 2022. DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN SOFTWARE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Journal of Information Systems & Operations
Management, 16(1).
Nicał, A., Nowak, P. and Rosłon, J., 2022. TEACHING STONE CLADDING SAFE
ASSEMBLING OPERATIONS WITH AUGMENTED REALITY.
In EDULEARN22 Proceedings (pp. 2975-2981). IATED.
Peixoto, U.I., and et.al., 2022. Trawl Fishing Fleet Operations Used to Illustrate the Life
Cycle of the Southern Brown Shrimp: Insights to Management and Sustainable
Fisheries. Fishes, 7(3), p.141.
Piyathanavong, V., and et.al., 2022. Role of project management on Sustainable Supply
Chain development through Industry 4.0 technologies and Circular Economy during
the COVID-19 pandemic: A multiple case study of Thai metals industry. Operations
Management Research, pp.1-25.
Salas-Molina, F., and et.al., 2022. TEACHING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TO
LAWYERS. In EDULEARN22 Proceedings (pp. 9293-9299). IATED.
Shaheen, F.H., 2022. Success Factors for Implementing ICTs in Large Organisations:
Observations from Pandemic Operations in the Public Sector. Sustainable
Development in the Times of COVID-19, p.117.
Shamim, M.I., 2022. Exploring the Success Factors of Project Management. American
Journal of Economics and Business Management, 5(7), pp.64-72.
Tomlinson, E., and et.al., 2022. A Model for Design and Implementation of a Laboratory
Information-Management System Specific for Molecular Pathology Laboratory
Operations. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 24(5), pp.503-514.
Verma, R., 2022. Agile Project Management: Experience and Adoption. In Contemporary
Challenges for Agile Project Management (pp. 44-51). IGI Global.
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